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The Strategic Value of Shared Services in Virginia

Working Together to Strengthen Institutional Resilience, Efficiency, and Cybersecurity A Moment of Reckoning Higher education reached a quiet breaking point. On private college campuses across Virginia, leaders watched costs climb, cybersecurity threats accelerate, regulations intensify, and expectations for modern digital services outpace what small and mid‑sized institutions could deliver alone. Traditional belt‑tightening had run its […]

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Beyond Control: Reimagining IT Governance as a Catalyst for Collaboration in Higher Education

This article challenges traditional notions of IT governance in higher education, proposing a shift from control-based models to collaborative frameworks that foster trust, transparency, and strategic alignment. It offers actionable insights for CIOs and institutional leaders seeking to transform governance into a catalyst for innovation and connection. IntroductionIn an era where digital transformation is reshaping

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Moran Names Wendy Woodward as Practice Lead – Strategic Digital Transformation & Leadership  

Naperville, IL – April 14, 2025  – Moran Technology Consulting, Inc. (Moran), a leading higher education management and IT consulting firm, is pleased to announce the promotion of Wendy Woodward to Practice Lead – Strategic Digital Transformation & Leadership. This new leadership role will allow Moran to increase its focus on supporting higher education leaders

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Maximizing ERP Lessons Learned in Higher Education: Effective Deployment Strategies

This article is part ten of a ten-part series that will focus on lessons learned from decades of project and program management within higher education. Deploying an ERP system in a higher education environment, particularly in the cloud, is a complex process that requires meticulous planning, coordination, and execution. Here are some essential considerations to

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Maximizing ERP Lessons Learned in Higher Education: Change Management and Training

This article is part nine of a ten-part series that will focus on lessons learned from decades of project and program management within higher education. Implementing an ERP system in higher education involves significant change and requires thorough planning, especially in terms of change management and training. Here are some key lessons to help navigate

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Maximizing ERP Lessons Learned in Higher Education: Vendor Solutions and Workarounds

This article is part eight of a ten-part series that will focus on lessons learned from decades of project and program management within higher education. Implementing an ERP system in higher education brings both opportunities and challenges, particularly when it comes to vendor solutions and the need for workarounds. Workarounds are solutions that are developed

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Maximizing ERP Lessons Learned in Higher Education: Testing

This article is part seven of a ten-part series that will focus on lessons learned from decades of project and program management within higher education. Implementing an ERP system in higher education is a complex process that requires meticulous testing to ensure its success. Here are some key lessons learned to help maximize the effectiveness

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Maximizing ERP Lessons Learned in Higher Education: Focus on Security

This article is part six of a ten-part series that will focus on lessons learned from decades of project and program management within higher education. Implementing an ERP system in higher education institutions requires a robust focus on security. Protecting sensitive data, maintaining system integrity, and ensuring compliance with regulations are essential for a successful

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Maximizing ERP Lessons Learned in Higher Education: Conversion, Integrations, and Reports

This article is part five of a ten-part series that will focus on lessons learned from decades of project and program management within higher education. Implementing ERP systems in higher education is a complex process that involves various workstreams including conversion, integrations, and reporting. Here’s how to maximize lessons learned in the critical areas of

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