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How Covid-19 impacted Implementations of New Systems in HigherEd - LisTedTECH

How COVID-19 Has Impacted Implementations of New Systems in HigherEd?

Back in January, I created our first historical implementation graph showing, amongst other information, the peak year for each of the systems we track. One takeaway was that institutions’ core systems (like HR, SIS, Financial Aid, Financial to name a few) are well spread across the twenty-year span since they need to be planned well in ... How COVID-19 Has Impacted Implementations of New Systems in HigherEd?  Read More
Most Common Pairings of Systems Used in School Districts - LisTedTECH

Most Common Pairings of Systems Used in School Districts

As mentioned two weeks ago, I thought it might be interesting to have a look at the most common pairings of systems used by K12 School Districts. To do so, I examined tech stacks defined as the set of technologies an institution has implemented and is using simultaneously. The graph below shows the most common ... Most Common Pairings of Systems Used in School Districts  Read More
The Use of Virtual Reality in Higher Education - LisTedTECH

The Use of Virtual Reality in Higher Education

Virtual reality is seeing a renewal. Revealed as a productive tool in the sphere of education, it is hypothesized that the reason it has not been used more widely up to now is mostly financial. For instance, one oculus module (full retail pricing) is sold for a minimum of USD 549. Virtual reality, which works ... The Use of Virtual Reality in Higher Education  Read More
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Facial Recognition Software – Future EdTech

This technology not only helps in admitting only registered students on campus, it also provides surveillance of the students’ learning in the classroom.

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Is open-source software in decline in HigherEd?

As Phil Hill mentioned in his post, there are a lot of discussions about the possible decline of open-source systems in HigherEd. Q: @Czernie Why are open source solutions on the decline and what can we do about this? #altc — ALT – alt.ac.uk (@A_L_T) September 4, 2019 Even if the discussion arose from a learning ... Is open-source software in decline in HigherEd?  Read More
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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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System Implementation Trends in Canadian Institution

With CANHEIT-ARC 2019 just around the corner, we thought of looking at trends in system implementations within Canadian institutions.

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HR Systems in HigherEd: The Shift to Cloud and the Battle for Market Share

Managing people effectively is at the heart of every higher education institution—whether it’s hiring top faculty, tracking payroll, or ensuring compliance with evolving regulations. But as colleges and universities grow in size and complexity, so do their HR needs. We observe the following trends in the HigherEd HR market: With shifting demands, the HigherEd HR ... HR Systems in HigherEd: The Shift to Cloud and the Battle for Market Share  Read More

Understanding Upgrades in the Education Technology Market

When analyzing the education technology market, we often focus on two key indicators: market decommissioning (when institutions phase out a product) and new implementations (when institutions adopt a new system). These trends help us gauge customer satisfaction and vendor success. However, there’s another crucial factor that often goes unnoticed: how institutions move within a vendor’s product lineup—a process we call upgrading. ... Understanding Upgrades in the Education Technology Market  Read More

IT Priorities for HigherEd Institutions in 2025

The sustainability of IT systems is central to the security and governance of HigherEd institutions. As campuses face increasingly complex operational demands, investment in strategic IT priorities has become imperative. These projects not only protect institutional data but also ensure the seamless operation of academic and administrative processes, providing the infrastructure necessary for collaboration, innovation, ... IT Priorities for HigherEd Institutions in 2025  Read More