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'''Ellucian, Inc.''' is a private [[education technology]] company headquartered in Washington D.C. The company provides software and professional services including [[Customer relationship management|CRM]] and [[SaaS]] migration to higher education institutions. As of 2023, the company works with more than 2,900 institutions in 50+ countries worldwide.<ref name="VBM111">{{cite news |last1=Sidersky |first1=Robyn |title=Ellucian closes acquisition of CampusLogic |url=https://www.virginiabusiness.com/article/ellucian-closes-acquisition-of-campuslogic/ |work=Virginia Business Magazine |date=19 April 2022}}</ref>
'''Ellucian, Inc.''' is a private [[education technology]] company headquartered in Washington D.C. The company provides software and professional services including [[Customer relationship management|CRM]] and [[SaaS]] migration to higher education institutions. As of 2023, the company works with more than 2,900 institutions in 50+ countries worldwide.<ref name="VBM111">{{cite news |last1=Sidersky |first1=Robyn |title=Ellucian closes acquisition of CampusLogic |url=https://www.virginiabusiness.com/article/ellucian-closes-acquisition-of-campuslogic/ |work=Virginia Business Magazine |date=19 April 2022}}</ref>


Ellucian is the recipient of TITAN Business Awards and [[Stevie Awards]] for its products and services.
Ellucian is the recipient of TITAN Business Awards and [[Stevie Awards]] for its products and services.
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Ellucian was formed as a result of the merger between [[Datatel, Inc.]] and [[SunGard]] Higher Education. SunGard Higher Education was founded in 1893, while Datatel, Inc. was founded in 1968.
Ellucian was formed as a result of the merger between [[Datatel, Inc.]] and [[SunGard]] Higher Education. SunGard Higher Education was founded in 1893, while Datatel, Inc. was founded in 1968.


In 2011, Datatel and SunGard Higher Education signed definitive agreements to combine businesses and operate as a new holding company focused on serving education institutions. In 2012, the transaction was finalized and the agreement cleared the [[Department of Justice]] review, resulting in a new entity called Ellucian.<ref name="eCampus333">{{cite news |last1=reports |first1=eCampus News staff and wire |title=Ellucian: New company name announced for Datatel and SunGard Higher Education combination |url=https://www.ecampusnews.com/it-leadership/2012/03/27/ellucian-new-company-name-announced-for-datatel-and-sungard-higher-education-combination/ |work=eCampus News |date=27 March 2012}}</ref><ref name="Chronicle444">{{cite news |last1=Young |first1=Jeffrey |title=Education-Technology Giants SunGard and Datatel Announce Merger |url=https://www.chronicle.com/blogs/wiredcampus/education-technology-giants-announce-merger |work=The Chronicle of Higher Education |date=5 August 2011 |language=en}}</ref>
In 2011, Datatel and SunGard Higher Education signed definitive agreements to combine businesses and operate as a new holding company focused on serving education institutions. In 2012, the transaction was finalized and the agreement cleared the [[Department of Justice]] review, resulting in a new entity called Ellucian.<ref name="eCampus333">{{cite news |last1=reports |first1=eCampus News staff and wire |title=Ellucian: New company name announced for Datatel and SunGard Higher Education combination |url=https://www.ecampusnews.com/it-leadership/2012/03/27/ellucian-new-company-name-announced-for-datatel-and-sungard-higher-education-combination/ |work=eCampus News |date=27 March 2012}}</ref><ref name="Chronicle444">{{cite news |last1=Young |first1=Jeffrey |title=Education-Technology Giants SunGard and Datatel Announce Merger |url=https://www.chronicle.com/blogs/wiredcampus/education-technology-giants-announce-merger |work=The Chronicle of Higher Education |date=5 August 2011 |language=en}}</ref>


In 2015, private equity firms [[TPG Capital]] and Leonard Green Partners acquired a majority stake in Ellucian, which was then acquired by [[Blackstone Inc.|Blackstone]] and [[Vista Equity Partners]] in 2021.<ref name="VBM222">{{cite news |last1=Foster |first1=Richard |title=Ellucian acquisition deal closes |url=https://www.virginiabusiness.com/article/ellucian-acquisition-deal-closes/ |work=Virginia Business Magazine |date=15 September 2021}}</ref>
In 2015, private equity firms [[TPG Capital]] and Leonard Green Partners acquired a majority stake in Ellucian, which was then acquired by [[Blackstone Inc.|Blackstone]] and [[Vista Equity Partners]] in 2021.<ref name="VBM222">{{cite news |last1=Foster |first1=Richard |title=Ellucian acquisition deal closes |url=https://www.virginiabusiness.com/article/ellucian-acquisition-deal-closes/ |work=Virginia Business Magazine |date=15 September 2021}}</ref>


In April 2022, Ellucian acquired [[Arizona]]-based CampusLogic, a financial aid software provider.<ref name="VBM666">{{cite news |last1=Sidersky |first1=Robyn |title=Ellucian closes acquisition of CampusLogic |url=https://www.virginiabusiness.com/article/ellucian-closes-acquisition-of-campuslogic/ |work=Virginia Business Magazine |date=19 April 2022}}</ref>
In April 2022, Ellucian acquired [[Arizona]]-based CampusLogic, a financial aid software provider.<ref name="VBM666">{{cite news |last1=Sidersky |first1=Robyn |title=Ellucian closes acquisition of CampusLogic |url=https://www.virginiabusiness.com/article/ellucian-closes-acquisition-of-campuslogic/ |work=Virginia Business Magazine |date=19 April 2022}}</ref>


==Overview==
==Overview==
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Ellucian is headquartered in Washington D.C. It provides CRM and enterprise resource planning software including student information systems, college operations and data analytics tools, along with advisory and management consultation to higher education institutions. The deployment of the services can be done both SaaS-based and on-premises.<ref name="VBM222"/>
Ellucian is headquartered in Washington D.C. It provides CRM and enterprise resource planning software including student information systems, college operations and data analytics tools, along with advisory and management consultation to higher education institutions. The deployment of the services can be done both SaaS-based and on-premises.<ref name="VBM222"/>


Ellucian received the Gold [[Stevie Award]] in the International Business Awards in 2021.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ellucian - Best Education Cloud-based Solution |url=https://stevieawards.com/iba/ellucian-best-education-cloud-based-solution |website=stevieawards.com}}</ref> In 2022, it was a recipient of the TITAN Business Awards,<ref>{{cite web |title=TITAN Business Awards Winners|url=https://thetitanawards.com/winner-info.php?id=1813 |website=thetitanawards.com |language=en}}</ref> and Bronze Stevie Award in the International Business Awards.<ref>{{cite web |title=Event Category Winners |url=https://stevieawards.com/iba/event-category-winners |website=stevieawards.com}}</ref>
Ellucian received the Gold [[Stevie Award]] in the International Business Awards in 2021.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ellucian - Best Education Cloud-based Solution |url=https://stevieawards.com/iba/ellucian-best-education-cloud-based-solution |website=stevieawards.com}}</ref> In 2022, it was a recipient of the TITAN Business Awards,<ref>{{cite web |title=TITAN Business Awards Winners|url=https://thetitanawards.com/winner-info.php?id=1813 |website=thetitanawards.com |language=en}}</ref> and Bronze Stevie Award in the International Business Awards.<ref>{{cite web |title=Event Category Winners |url=https://stevieawards.com/iba/event-category-winners |website=stevieawards.com}}</ref>


Ellucian has provided services to more than 2,900 educational institutions supporting 22 million students in more than 50 countries in the world, as of 2023.<ref name="VBM666"/> It has 3,100 employees.
Ellucian has provided services to more than 2,900 educational institutions supporting 22 million students in more than 50 countries in the world, as of 2023.<ref name="VBM666"/> It has 3,100 employees.


In April 2023, the company partnered with North Carolina Community College to provide its services to the college.<ref>{{cite news |title=Community College System, Ellucian expand longtime partnership to reshape colleges’ technology foundation |url=https://www.nccommunitycolleges.edu/news-center/news/community-college-system-ellucian-expand-longtime-partnership-reshape-colleges%E2%80%99 |work=NC Community Colleges |date=19 April 2023 |language=en}}</ref>
In April 2023, the company partnered with North Carolina Community College to provide its services to the college.<ref>{{cite news |title=Community College System, Ellucian expand longtime partnership to reshape colleges’ technology foundation |url=https://www.nccommunitycolleges.edu/news-center/news/community-college-system-ellucian-expand-longtime-partnership-reshape-colleges%E2%80%99 |work=NC Community Colleges |date=19 April 2023 |language=en}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 22:09, 26 November 2023

Ellucian, Inc.
Company typePrivate
IndustryEducation technology
Founder2012
Headquarters
Key people
Laura Ipsen (President and CEO)[1]
Number of employees
3100[2] (2023)
Websitehttps://www.ellucian.com/

Ellucian, Inc. is a private education technology company headquartered in Washington D.C. The company provides software and professional services including CRM and SaaS migration to higher education institutions. As of 2023, the company works with more than 2,900 institutions in 50+ countries worldwide.[2]

Ellucian is the recipient of TITAN Business Awards and Stevie Awards for its products and services.

History

Ellucian was formed as a result of the merger between Datatel, Inc. and SunGard Higher Education. SunGard Higher Education was founded in 1893, while Datatel, Inc. was founded in 1968.

In 2011, Datatel and SunGard Higher Education signed definitive agreements to combine businesses and operate as a new holding company focused on serving education institutions. In 2012, the transaction was finalized and the agreement cleared the Department of Justice review, resulting in a new entity called Ellucian.[3][4]

In 2015, private equity firms TPG Capital and Leonard Green Partners acquired a majority stake in Ellucian, which was then acquired by Blackstone and Vista Equity Partners in 2021.[1]

In April 2022, Ellucian acquired Arizona-based CampusLogic, a financial aid software provider.[5]

Overview

Ellucian is headquartered in Washington D.C. It provides CRM and enterprise resource planning software including student information systems, college operations and data analytics tools, along with advisory and management consultation to higher education institutions. The deployment of the services can be done both SaaS-based and on-premises.[1]

Ellucian received the Gold Stevie Award in the International Business Awards in 2021.[6] In 2022, it was a recipient of the TITAN Business Awards,[7] and Bronze Stevie Award in the International Business Awards.[8]

Ellucian has provided services to more than 2,900 educational institutions supporting 22 million students in more than 50 countries in the world, as of 2023.[5] It has 3,100 employees.

In April 2023, the company partnered with North Carolina Community College to provide its services to the college.[9]

References

  1. ^ a b c Foster, Richard (15 September 2021). "Ellucian acquisition deal closes". Virginia Business Magazine.
  2. ^ a b Sidersky, Robyn (19 April 2022). "Ellucian closes acquisition of CampusLogic". Virginia Business Magazine.
  3. ^ reports, eCampus News staff and wire (27 March 2012). "Ellucian: New company name announced for Datatel and SunGard Higher Education combination". eCampus News.
  4. ^ Young, Jeffrey (5 August 2011). "Education-Technology Giants SunGard and Datatel Announce Merger". The Chronicle of Higher Education.
  5. ^ a b Sidersky, Robyn (19 April 2022). "Ellucian closes acquisition of CampusLogic". Virginia Business Magazine.
  6. ^ "Ellucian - Best Education Cloud-based Solution". stevieawards.com.
  7. ^ "TITAN Business Awards Winners". thetitanawards.com.
  8. ^ "Event Category Winners". stevieawards.com.
  9. ^ "Community College System, Ellucian expand longtime partnership to reshape colleges' technology foundation". NC Community Colleges. 19 April 2023.

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