2. What we do
  3. Implementation

The Hard Part,
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Moran works alongside institutional teams to design and implement solutions that form the digital foundation of the modern campus.

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IAM projects with colleges and universities

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RapidIdentity implementations since 2019

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Microsoft Entra implementations since 2019

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Higher education institutions served

The Whole Campus Is Watching

Identity implementations are among the most visible and high-stakes initiatives because they impact access, security, and the daily experience of students, faculty, and staff. Success depends on getting complex identity decisions right across the institution.

Moran helps coordinate efforts across departments and align functional, technical, and operational teams to deliver a smooth implementation. From preparation to go-live and beyond, we bring project discipline, higher education expertise, and deep platform experience to every step of the project, prioritizing institutional ownership so your team receives the capability to operate and evolve your IAM solution.

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Implementation Services

  • Implementation Readiness

    We align identity, data, architecture, and processes early to create a clear strategy for sustainable implementation.

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  • IAM Implementation

    Moran implements proven identity solutions that higher education institutions rely on.

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  • Implementation Support

    Working with vendor partners, we maintain structure and momentum through implementations, including those that have stalled and need a reset.

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  • Virtual IAM

    Embedded IAM advisory and architectural support strengthens your strategy, accelerates progress, and builds your team’s internal capability.

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Identity Platforms & Technologies

Moran implements proven identity solutions across the full range of platforms that higher education institutions rely on, matched to the complex needs and operational realities of each campus.

  • Cirrus Identity
    Cirrus Identity enables federated authentication and secure collaboration across institutions, supporting research partnerships and shared services. Moran helps institutions implement Cirrus solutions that integrate with campus identity systems while maintaining institutional control over identity data.
  • Microsoft
    Microsoft’s platforms provide the foundation for many higher education environments, spanning on-premises Active Directory and cloud-based Entra ID. Moran helps institutions modernize and integrate these environments, supporting initiatives such as identity consolidation, ADFS retirement, and secure access across the Microsoft ecosystem.
  • Okta
    Okta provides modern authentication and single sign-on capabilities that simplify access to institutional applications while enhancing security. Moran helps institutions implement Okta within broader identity architectures that balance usability, security, and long-term operational sustainability.
  • RapidIdentity
    Identity Automation platforms like RapidIdentity are purpose-built to manage the complex identity lifecycle needs of higher education, including provisioning, role management, and lifecycle transitions. Moran helps institutions implement these solutions in ways that align identity processes, data sources, and institutional operations.
  • SailPoint
    SailPoint provides enterprise-grade identity governance, access certification, and risk management capabilities for complex environments. Moran helps institutions implement SailPoint to align governance, compliance, and access controls with institutional policies and operational workflows.

Who We Help

Our engagement begins with leaders who want an honest view of their technology environment and a clear path forward.

  • Higher Education

    Enterprise-level strategy supports student success, strengthens operations, and reduces technology risk.

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  • State Systems and Consortia

    We help create a common structure to make progress while respecting the differences between members.

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  • University Healthcare

    Technology strategy connects clinical, academic, and administrative needs while strengthening security, data use, and operational resilience.

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  • Research and Cultural Institutions

    Our consultants help protect research environments, support research administration, and strengthen data governance.

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  • “You have such a rockstar team on the SailPoint project. They are moving us along and it’s going great! ”

    Private University Chief Information Officer

  • “Moran provided an excellent overview reflecting the work both Moran’s and our team have driven together. The feedback from my team was genuinely positive, and we could not have gotten here without Moran’s guidance, expertise, project oversight, and openness to feedback. Moran delivered a thoughtful, well-structured roadmap that clearly ties together governance, lifecycle, data abstraction layer considerations, with a strong focus on keeping it actionable.”

    Private University Chief Information Security Officer

  • “Moran brought the strategic insight we needed to build an infrastructure roadmap that aligns perfectly with our academic and operational goals. The roadmap they developed with us has become a cornerstone of our IT planning and a key communication tool with campus leadership. Their collaborative approach helped us create a clear, actionable roadmap that guided our infrastructure investments for the last five years.”

    Private University Vice President for IT, CIO & CISO

  • “Partnering with Moran was a turning point for our IT organization. They helped us uncover foundational areas for digital transformation, guided us in building a strategic roadmap to address long-standing challenges, and coached our team with clarity and purpose. Their support empowered us to make real progress toward becoming a more agile and service-oriented IT operation.”

    Public Research University Chief Information Officer
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