Fixing tech sprawl in higher education:
How to unify and simplify IT
- Reducing duplicate tools and costs by streamlining systems
- Centralizing data and workflows in a single, cloud-based platform
- Boosting collaboration and driving better results for students, staff, and faculty
Overview
As colleges and universities struggle with sprawling tech stacks, siloed systems, and rising operational costs, this report offers practical strategies to simplify IT, improve collaboration, and modernize campus operations with cloud-based platforms. By centralizing work, connecting data, and layering automation over existing systems, higher education leaders can cut through complexity and deliver better outcomes for students, staff, and faculty.
Inside the paper
How decentralized decisions, disconnected systems, and data silos erode efficiency, collaboration, and staff satisfaction.
Practical steps for launching small, high-impact projects, appointing champions, and setting governance that enables rather than restricts.
How cloud-based work management platforms centralize work and reduce silos — helping institutions improve collaboration and deliver better campus experiences for everyone.
