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Identity and Access Management (IAM): A Key to Continuous Improvement in Higher Education

In this article, we are sharing from our experience working on IAM with over 100 Universities, Colleges, and University systems ranging from community colleges to prestigious liberal arts institutions, to top 10 R1 research universities, but more specifically we are focusing on three use cases from specific Higher Education Institutions to support our hypothesis that […]

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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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Business Process Redesign (BPR) for Successful System Changes  

Representatives of HESS Consortium and Moran Technology Consulting (MTC) recently discussed how to effectively assess and improve business processes, in support of institutional system changes. While business process redesign is often seen as an activity to be done during system implementation, doing process work before implementation can yield many benefits.  Benefits to be gained from

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Getting Started with Data Quality: Tips to Overcome Common Hurdles

At Moran Technology Consulting (MTC) we often work with clients on establishing a repeatable data quality process ahead of an ERP implementation. Even though poor-quality data can result in costly delays or lead to bad data being brought into a new platform we regularly see concerns about commencing a data quality program to proactively address

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