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IT Staffing Comparison: Higher Ed and K-12
In today’s educational landscape, the role of IT staff has never been more critical. From supporting research-intensive universities to managing devices in K-12 classrooms, IT teams ensure the technology backbone of institutions runs smoothly. But how do staffing levels differ within higher education or school districts? An IT staffing comparison reveals the factors driving these ... IT Staffing Comparison: Higher Ed and K-12 Read More
The State of the LMS Market in 2024: Trends in K-12
Key Takeaways: The Learning Management System (LMS) landscape for K-12 schools in North America has undergone remarkable changes in the last few years. Driven by factors such as the pandemic and funding surges, the market has seen rapid evolution. With 9,658 LMS implementations across the United States and Canada in our database, digital learning platforms ... The State of the LMS Market in 2024: Trends in K-12 Read More
How Cloud Computing Transformed Education
Key Takeaways: We’ve all heard the story of Salesforce—a remarkable journey of innovation and growth in the tech industry, especially in cloud computing. This story is often framed as a lesson in educating customers about its core idea: Software as a Service (SaaS)—a revolutionary model at the time. But I believe this story is equally about ... How Cloud Computing Transformed Education Read More
Leveraging Network Analysis to Explore Ellucian’s Product Ecosystem
In an earlier post, we leveraged network analysis to explore Anthology’s product ecosystem to understand whether its ” togetherness ” message was reflected in its products’ implementations. Our study revealed that while Anthology has made great strides in delivering this message, it could do more, such as creating a narrative highlighting the potential benefits of the ... Leveraging Network Analysis to Explore Ellucian’s Product Ecosystem Read More
Educause 2024: Tracking the Evolution of HigherEd Tech Through Exhibitor Data
Justin Menard and James Wiley are in San Antonio this week for the Educause conference and hope to see many of you there. Don’t hesitate to reach out to Justin and James. The fall tradition returns with our latest analysis of the Educause exhibitor floorplan. Before we dive into this year’s trends, let’s revisit why ... Educause 2024: Tracking the Evolution of HigherEd Tech Through Exhibitor Data Read More
Understanding the Role of Higher Education Technology in Shaping Better Student Outcomes
There has been an increasing focus on measuring the value of higher education by improving outcomes. For example, in 2021, the Education Trust analyzed state-based outcomes-based funding policies to understand whether they equitably address and advance student enrollment, retention, and completion. Likewise, organizations such as the Institute for Higher Education Policy and the Third Way highlight other metrics, such as ... Understanding the Role of Higher Education Technology in Shaping Better Student Outcomes Read More
What Market Saturation Looks Like in HigherEd
Market saturation occurs when a product or service has become widely distributed within a given market, leaving little room for further expansion. Businesses face increasing difficulty in attracting new customers, leading to intensified competition and reduced profit margins. In saturated markets, the search for whitespace—unexplored areas where unmet needs still exist—becomes crucial. As we prepare a ... What Market Saturation Looks Like in HigherEd Read More
How Can Anthology Make ‘Together’ Really Mean ‘Together’?
Key Takeaways: Many multi-product vendors argue that they offer product ecosystems, where their products interact and produce a value greater than the sum of their parts. They further say that, because of this interaction, one of their products should be more valuable to users if these users have already implemented another of their products in ... How Can Anthology Make ‘Together’ Really Mean ‘Together’? Read More
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
Are Institutions Embracing Same-Vendor Bundles?
Many vendors build their strategy around the idea that implementing same-vendor bundles is more valuable than combining products from various vendors. These vendors suggest bundling their products would help institutions overcome integration challenges, receive richer combined functionality, and lessen issues managing relationships with multiple vendors. To some degree, this argument makes sense. As many smartphone ... Are Institutions Embracing Same-Vendor Bundles? Read More
D2L Fusion 2024: The Role of the LMS in Transforming Teaching and Learning
Educational technology conferences share the same aspects. Attendees hear ambitious keynote talks and flashy feature announcements, participate in deep-dive sessions and networking opportunities, and navigate huge hotels and long lines for coffee. However, this year’s D2L Fusion conference—held in Toronto—was different in two ways. First, the organizers added an element of local charm to all ... D2L Fusion 2024: The Role of the LMS in Transforming Teaching and Learning Read More