Search results for: "ERP"
Are ERPs in Decline?
In his article “The Decline And Fall Of ERP, And Why Colleges Should Care” posted on August 23, 2024, Ryan Craig argues that the decline of traditional Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and the rise of specialized SaaS (Software as a Service) platforms have significantly transformed the job market, especially for entry-level positions. Historically, ERPs ... Are ERPs in Decline? Read More
ERP/ SIS Implementation Companies Used in the Last 5 Year
About a year and a half ago, we did our first post on the Implementation companies that are often used to help implement new ERP/SIS systems. At the time, we had data for about 400 implementations within the last 10 years. This new post will look at just over 300 implementations in the last 5 years. ... ERP/ SIS Implementation Companies Used in the Last 5 Year Read More
Hackers Target Banner ERP Vulnerability
Ellucian's Banner has a market share that is just under 25% in North America. For this reason, the news that came out this week about hackers who have been targeting a vulnerability in one of its modules is alarming.
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Higher Education ERP-SIS Implementation Companies
In our last post on ERP implementations times, we talked about how we have recently started to capture information on the implementation partners who help higher education institutions implement Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Student Information Systems (SIS). Not all companies use implementation partners. Many have their own implementation teams. We will look at companies ... Higher Education ERP-SIS Implementation Companies Read More
ERP / SIS Implementations Times in Higher Education
As you all know, we at ListEdTech collect information on who uses what system in the higher education market. We also collect information on dates and we have recently started to capture information on the implementation partners who help higher education institutions (more on this in the next weeks). Some of the dates we try ... ERP / SIS Implementations Times in Higher Education Read More
Introducing the Competitive Compass: A Smarter Way to Read the EdTech Market
Understanding education technology markets isn’t just about who’s “winning.”It’s about who is best — for whom, and why. At ListEdTech, we believe that context matters. Comparing two products without understanding their target users is misleading. One product may dominate large research institutions in North America; another might be the go-to choice for small vocational colleges in ... Introducing the Competitive Compass: A Smarter Way to Read the EdTech Market Read More
Breaking Down the Payment Stack in Education: Who Does What?
Some contextual notes:At Ellucian Live earlier this year, I took the opportunity to walk the exhibit hall and ask questions—lots of them. The education payments market is big, complicated, and full of nuance. While we have a wealth of data at ListEdTech, each conversation I have reminds me how much more there is to learn. ... Breaking Down the Payment Stack in Education: Who Does What? Read More
Google, Instructure, and PowerSchool in the Classroom: Usage Insights and Legal Concerns
As K–12 schools increasingly rely on digital platforms like Google Classroom, Canvas, and Schoology, usage data reveals a clear trend: strategic dual-LMS adoption is on the rise. However, alongside this growing reliance on EdTech tools, a parallel story is unfolding—one marked by legal scrutiny. In the second part of this post, we shift focus to ... Google, Instructure, and PowerSchool in the Classroom: Usage Insights and Legal Concerns Read More
End-of-Life Announcements and the Inevitable Move to the Cloud
In the higher education and enterprise software world, there’s a quiet shift happening—unless you’re paying attention. End-of-life (EOL) announcements for on-premises software are accelerating, and while some vendors are subtle, others are quite blunt: the cloud is no longer a “maybe.” It’s a “when.” What Does End-of-Life Really Mean? When a product is labeled as ... End-of-Life Announcements and the Inevitable Move to the Cloud Read More
Reimagining the SIS: Reflections from Ellucian Live 2025
Last week, I had the opportunity to attend Ellucian Live in Orlando, where I was invited by the company to join the event. The extra sunshine was a welcome treat—especially after a long winter—and as always, it was fun to catch up with old friends, make new connections, and enjoy long conversations with fellow analysts ... Reimagining the SIS: Reflections from Ellucian Live 2025 Read More
New Gartner SIS Quadrant: Who’s In and Who’s Not?
Gartner’s latest Higher Ed SIS Magic Quadrant just dropped last week. It’s been a while since they’ve done one—maybe a decade? If you haven’t seen it yet, some vendors have purchased distribution rights, so you might be able to download it for free. I always enjoy looking at magic quadrants. They’re iconic—instantly recognizable and always a great ... New Gartner SIS Quadrant: Who’s In and Who’s Not? Read More