Student Information Systems
The SIS Tipping Point: Cloud as the New Standard for Education
For years, the education sector has been cautiously eyeing the horizon of digital transformation. While many administrative tools made the leap early, the Student Information System (SIS) remained anchored in traditional on-premises environments. However, recent market data confirms that we have reached a definitive tipping point. The shift to the cloud is no longer a ... The SIS Tipping Point: Cloud as the New Standard for Education Read More
The 2025 K-12 SIS Market: Steady Leaders, Emerging Shifts
The North American 2025 K-12 SIS market continues to show the hallmarks of a mature industry: steady leadership among top vendors, slower implementation cycles, and a growing emphasis on product differentiation through AI and integrated analytics. Yet beneath this stability lies meaningful change. Mergers and acquisitions, new state-level migrations, and evolving expectations around data intelligence ... The 2025 K-12 SIS Market: Steady Leaders, Emerging Shifts Read More
Key Announcements at Anthology Together 2025
After a few challenging flights, I finally made it to Anthology Together 2025 (AT25). During this conference, the company shared major updates on its core products—Reach, Blackboard, and Student—as part of the broader Anthology roadmap. It outlined a strategic focus on AI, cloud migration, and automation. Here’s a quick look at the key announcements and ... Key Announcements at Anthology Together 2025 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
North American SIS HigherEd Market Share – January 2025 Update
As the year 2025 just started, it’s the perfect time to revisit the dynamic landscape of the North American Student Information System market. Our last analysis in September 2023 highlighted emerging trends and notable shifts in the SIS HigherEd ecosystem. This update delves into how the market has evolved over the past sixteen months, showcasing key developments. ... North American SIS HigherEd Market Share – January 2025 Update 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
Different, But the Same
Key Takeaways for This Post Differences in Educational Structures: The text highlights significant structural differences between the higher education systems in Canada and in the United States. Canada has a higher proportion of two-year colleges compared to the US. On the other hand, the US has a notable number of institutions offering programs of less ... Different, But the Same Read More
Exploring Why Institutions Change Student Information Systems
At its conference this year, Ellucian highlighted Indian River State College’s recent conversion from another student information system (SIS) to its Ellucian Banner SaaS product. In the accompanying video, Dr. Timothy Moore, the college president, highlighted the functional reasons for the product switch and discussed how he sees the new product as better supporting his ... Exploring Why Institutions Change Student Information Systems Read More
Relationships Between Institutional Characteristics, Student Personas and SIS
Student information systems (SIS) have significantly evolved since they first appeared in the 1960s, from essentially serving as the central store of student-related data to supporting activities such as class registration, grade management, and transcript generation. With this evolution has come increased demands on the SIS to support different student personas (traditional, transfer, etc.) and ... Relationships Between Institutional Characteristics, Student Personas and SIS Read More
