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Modernizing ERP Systems with Strategic Guidance from SIG on Banner SaaS
Broward College previously operated on a custom-developed ERP system implemented in the early 2000s as part of a statewide consortium of Florida colleges. While the platform served the institution for decades, it became increasingly difficult to maintain, modernize, and integrate into today’s digital landscape.
Leadership recognized that transitioning to Ellucian Banner SaaS was essential—but moving from such a deeply embedded legacy system required significant planning, support, and cultural change.
- Manual workflows and outdated “green screen” interfaces
- Flat file data transfers instead of modern APIs
- Heavy customization accumulated over decades
- A massive data conversion effort involving 88 million academic records
- Staff hesitancy and cultural resistance to system change
- Over 75 third-party integrations requiring redesign and modernization
- Risk of burnout across the 100-person project team as the pace accelerated
“I almost look at SIG as our safety net. We have Ellucian implementing the software, we have our Broward team, but then we have SIG. If we’re going to stumble or fall, SIG is going to be there to help pick us up—because they’re in it with us for the long haul.”
-Liz Perronne, Implementation Director, Broward College
“SIG helps us modernize while honoring what makes AACC unique. Their experts have walked alongside our teams and built confidence in even our most nervous departments.”
— Lisa Kraus, Director of Enterprise Application Services, AACC
“SIG has been a secret weapon in our implementation. Their people are smart, dependable, and resourceful. Honestly, I don’t know where we’d be without them.”
— Dr. Richard Kralevich, VP of Information & Instructional Technology, AACC
“Where other vendors said it couldn’t be done, SIG helped us make it happen—on time, with accuracy, and in a way that truly served our students.”
— Eric Vuillemot, Associate Vice President Enterprise Applications at Roosevelt University
“The SIG team has been instrumental in our implementation. They weren’t just vendors — they partnered closely with us, helping guide everything from business planning to system design. Their expertise and collaboration made a huge difference.”
— Jacob Chandler, Sam Houston State University
“SIG’s consultants didn’t feel like external contractors — they were embedded in our team, responsive to our needs, and committed to our success. Their flexibility during a hurricane and thoughtful approach to project documentation made a major impact. We’re excited to continue this partnership.”
— Laura Marrone, Florida Polytechnic University
