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Cultivating the Right Soil for Cybersecurity Collaboration

Adam Vedra – Practice lead for Cybersecurity & Privacy | David Sherry – Executive Consultant Higher education has always thrived on collaboration. We share ideas, research, talent, and, increasingly, risk. In cybersecurity, that shared risk is impossible to address in isolation, yet too often, many institutions still try. Colleges and universities are complex, federated environments […]

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Tips to Plan and Prepare for a new ERP in Your Future – ERP Readiness

Representatives of the HESS Consortium and Moran Technology Consulting (Moran) recently discussed higher education’s evolving need to review their Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions for potential replacement. Many institutions are evaluating the possibility of replacing or improving their ERP ecosystem, including Student, Human Resources, and Finance Information Systems. In parallel, vendors are emphasizing  Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)

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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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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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