The success of this digital transformation rests on the ability to securely integrate diverse systems into an institution's ERP, which serves as the system of record. While such integrations can enhance operations and reduce overhead, there are a few ERP trends and challenges that can cause hiccups if not planned for effectively.
Multi-vendor ecosystems
Instead of using single-vendor systems, more institutions are assembling custom solutions from multiple options to support an optimal user experience and functionality. Although this approach may seem more complex, most vendors now offer their products and services via the cloud, which reduces the burden on in-house IT departments.
Many institutions are rethinking on-premise technologies
As institutions continue to modernize the campus experience, moving technology to the cloud is becoming more important to support:
Online Instruction
Student Services
Enrollment / Admissions Management
Many institutions choose one of these paths
1 HOSTED / HYBRID
This option supports an incremental approach to cloud adoption, allowing institutions to gradually adapt to the technology and add more services as needs arise and budgets allow.
2 SAAS
Institutions with modest integration requirements may prefer the simplicity of web-based solutions.
of senior leaders say cloud services have helped them respond to institutional needs.
Many integrations
In multi-vendor ecosystems, data must be extracted from one system, translated, and then pushed to the target system — making sure it is accurate, and traceable.
Business process gaps
New integrations into complex ERP ecosystems may not address gaps in workflows, detracting from a seamless user experience.
Different technology stacks & integration methods
Each system uses its own technology stack. While most cloud-based vendors offer APIs or batch integration, these have varying standards, rules, maintenance requirements, etc.
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