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Was Christensen Right?

 Known for his disruptive innovation theory, Clayton Christensen said in February 2013, “15 years from now, maybe half of the universities will be in bankruptcy… including state schools.” Four years later, in 2017, he even claimed it would take less than a decade, “probably nine years,” for this to happen. At the time, to support his idea, he mentioned ... Was Christensen Right?  Read More
Conferencing Learning Management Systems Mergers and Acquisitions

Class Acquires Collaborate: Two Visions Emerge

 On May 19, 2022, Class and Anthology announced they have signed a definitive agreement for Class to acquire Anthology’s Blackboard Collaborate virtual classroom tool. While Class doubles down on a future with Zoom and Blackboard Collaborate as a virtual classroom tool, Anthology goes all-in on its Blackboard Ultra LMS. Collaborate and Class: The Numbers Before ... Class Acquires Collaborate: Two Visions Emerge  Read More

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How Policies Delayed the Adoption of Cloud Solutions

 We often think that internal processes or business decisions influence an institution to choose a cloud solution over on-premises software. After all, cloud solutions are cost-effective, reliable, and almost always available and comply with local security and data protection regulations. Despite the many advantages, challenges exist for cloud solutions. Adopting the Patriot Act in 2006 ... How Policies Delayed the Adoption of Cloud Solutions  Read More
Higher Ed Institution Data

What is the Role of Technology in Delivering Postsecondary Value? 

 The question of the value of postsecondary education has increasingly become top of mind for many people, especially given rising tuition costs and the impact of COVID-19 on college students. For example, the Gates Foundation and others have devoted much effort to defining “postsecondary value” and how institutional leaders might deploy strategies to improve it ... What is the Role of Technology in Delivering Postsecondary Value?   Read More
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Historical Evolution of the HigherEd SIS Market Share: September 2023 Update

 It’s the time of year when we present our update on the evolution of the SIS market share for the U.S. and Canada. Since the pandemic hit, the HigherEd SIS market share has remained stable. However, we would like to give you additional information on specific data. Over the years, we have amassed data on ... Historical Evolution of the HigherEd SIS Market Share: September 2023 Update  Read More