Education

Education ERP Market Growth Is Real, But the Numbers Tell a Fragmented Story

The education ERP market is rapidly growing due to modernization pressures in educational institutions, yet forecasts for its future size and growth rate vary widely, reflecting differing definitions of the market, assumptions about cloud adoption and AI impact, and changing pricing models.

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Analytics and AI

South Korea’s AI Basic Law Takes Effect in 2026: What Businesses Need to Know

South Korea’s AI law, effective January 22, 2026, requires organizations using high-impact AI systems to conduct risk assessments, maintain human oversight, and prepare for compliance during a one-year grace period.

Data and Data Management

Ellucian Completes Anthology SIS and ERP Acquisition, Adding 260 Higher Education Customers

Ellucian's acquisition of Anthology's Student Information Systems and ERP business, following Anthology's bankruptcy, expands its customer base to more than 260 institutions.

Security

How Microsoft Security Copilot Helps Lean Teams Scale Incident Response and Compliance

Security teams increasingly face cyber threats beyond their investigative capacities, leading to the adoption of generative AI tools such as Microsoft Security Copilot, which enhances threat investigation, incident response, and policy management.

Analytics and AI

Nonprofits Want AI, but They Need Modern ERP Platforms First—Unit4 Study

Nonprofits are facing operational challenges due to increased demand from crises and economic uncertainties, prompting 83% to invest in generative AI and modernized ERP systems for better data integration, mission impact, and donor transparency.

Analytics and AI

IBM and Pearson Forge Global AI Learning Alliance for Workforce Upskilling

IBM and Pearson are collaborating to create AI-powered learning tools aimed at enhancing workforce skills and addressing inefficiencies in career transitions, leveraging IBM's technology and Pearson's content to support personalized learning for businesses and educational institutions globally.

Application Development and Integration

Higher Ed Races to Modernize ERP as Cloud, AI Pressures Intensify

Higher education institutions are rapidly upgrading ERP systems to embrace cloud flexibility and AI readiness, viewing modernization as essential due to budget constraints, enrollment dynamics, and the demand for streamlined digital experiences.

ERP Strategy and Planning

When Universities Merge, Legacy ERP Systems Don’t: The Higher Education Consolidation Conundrum

The article discusses the challenges faced by universities during mergers due to outdated ERP systems that lead to financial instability and operational inefficiencies, while advocating for composable ERP solutions like Unit4 ERPx that facilitate faster integration and preserve institutional identities.

Business Process Management and Automation

How process intelligence impacts lives

Celonis sheds light on how process intelligence can facilitate better research and potentially justice reform in key US and UK departments.

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Human Capital Management

Cognizant awards $70m to boost tech education for diverse communities

Cognizant has awarded $70m in philanthropic funds to help people make successful career transitions into technology and AI jobs.