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Top Higher Ed Trends of 2026…So Far
As Ellucian Live approaches, SIG’s experts weigh in on what trends they’ve been observing among clients in the first quarter of 2026.
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The Road to Banner SaaS – Why SaaS and Where do I Start?
The most popular questions I hear when speaking with clients about Banner SaaS are: “Why would I want to move to SaaS?” and “Where would I even start?”
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Modernizing the ERP Platform – A Technical Journey
Today, Banner is evolving again. There is always the unknown whenever venturing into something different.
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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. The logic makes sense: If admissions, student success, registrar, financial aid, and advancement could all work from a shared platform, institutions could...
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Materialized Views Make Me Wish I Could Time Travel
Discover how to optimize your data reporting with materialized views in Slate. Streamline complex queries and make informed decisions effortlessly. Transform your reporting challenges into success with our expert guidance!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Future-Proof Your Salesforce Automations: Transition to Salesforce Flow Builder with Confidence Now
Your automations are aging. Discover how to smoothly transition to Flow Builder, avoid hidden risks, and take control before deadlines force your next move.
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Federal Work Study Earnings Reporting in Ellucian Colleague
New reporting rules are here...are you ready? Explore FWS earnings reporting in Colleague and learn how to avoid pitfalls while staying compliant this cycle.
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Effective Pell Freeze Strategies in Ellucian Colleague
Pell awards shift more than you think. Navigate the right freeze date strategy in Colleague to protect compliance and support accurate student aid outcomes.
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Agentforce: How to Select the Right Use Case for Your Institution
AI success starts with focus. Unlock the right Agentforce use case to reduce workload, improve student support, and turn existing data into meaningful, measurable impact.