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Top Higher Ed Trends of 2026…So Far  

Higher ed in 2026 is shifting from curiosity to action; prioritizing SaaS, automation, and data integrity while addressing legacy inefficiencies, budget constraints, and evolving roles. Institutions are modernizing

The Road to Banner SaaS – Why SaaS and Where do I Start? 

We dive into why institutions are moving to Banner SaaS, highlighting benefits like reduced infrastructure, predictable costs, and automated upgrades—while also addressing the real challenges of migration, data
Modernizing the ERP Platform – A Technical Journey

Modernizing the ERP Platform – A Technical Journey 

Banner ERP evolved from legacy systems to cloud SaaS, driven by constant change. Despite challenges, the technical community adapted, collaborated, and expanded roles, proving resilience and innovation remain
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Enterprise CRM Doesn’t Create Alignment. It Exposes Misalignment

Enterprise CRM has become a popular answer to a familiar problem in higher education: fragmented systems, disconnected teams, and a student experience that feels disjointed despite good intentions.

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Materialized Views Make Me Wish I Could Time Travel

Prior to becoming a consultant living the dream and helping others find success in Slate, my work in higher ed admissions required a focus on pulling numbers. We

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3 Ways to Combat Slate Stasis

Many institutions struggle to fully leverage Slate’s potential. Through diagnostics, training, and expert support, teams can streamline processes, improve efficiency, and turn their database into a strategic advantage.

Agentforce Then and Now: How Salesforce’s AI Agents Have Rapidly Matured — and What It Means for Higher Education 

Agentforce has changed dramatically. What was once an emerging capability is now a much more mature, enterprise-ready platform, especially for complex environments like higher education.

How Slate AI Can Help Teams Sharpen Focus, Challenge Assumptions and Better Understand Their Data

Slate AI isn’t just building queries—it’s helping teams see patterns, prioritize action, and make smarter decisions using the data they already have.

Future-Proof Your Salesforce Automations: Transition to Salesforce Flow Builder with Confidence Now

Salesforce is retiring Workflow Rules and Process Builder, effective December 25, 2025. SIG offers support for transitioning to Flow Builder, recognizing the complexities involved. It’s crucial to identify

Federal Work Study Earnings Reporting in Ellucian Colleague

Tackle the new FWS earnings mandate with confidence. This insight shows how to report calendar-year wages to COD from Ellucian Colleague—step by step. Learn the prep work, batch

Effective Pell Freeze Strategies in Ellucian Colleague

Learn how to navigate Pell freeze dates in Colleague. Explore key cutoff options, compliance considerations, and strategies to protect students’ aid eligibility while simplifying financial aid operations.

Agentforce: How to Select the Right Use Case for Your Institution

Artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) are transforming how institutions interact with students—but implementing these technologies effectively starts with selecting the right use case. We share the Agentforce