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Moving Forward with Anthology Student SIS/ERP Solutions Podcast 4: Ellucian Live 2026 Recap

Moving Forward #4 – Ellucian Live 2026 Recap

In this Moving Forward podcast episode, Ande Smith, Hope Jacobson, and Greg Theisen discuss key takeaways from Ellucian Live 2026, particularly the future of Anthology Student within the Ellucian ecosystem.…

Moving Forward with Anthology Student SIS/ERP Solutions Moving Forward podcast #3: Top 3 takeaways from Ellucian Live 2026

Moving Forward #3 – Top 3 Takeaways from Ellucian Live 2026

May 4, 20260Comments

Deer Brook president Ande Smith shares his top takeaways from Ellucian Live 2026. What it means for former Anthology customers, where the platform is headed, and what institutions should be…

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What Should Institutions Do Following Anthology Student’s Acquisition?

April 16, 20260Comments

Deer Brook and HigherEdBPO offer a free decision tree resource for higher education leaders to navigate options following Ellucian’s acquisition of Anthology Student. The tool considers contract renewal timelines, academic…

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5 Network Misconfigurations Attackers Count On And How to Fix Them

April 10, 20260Comments

The Deer Brook technical services team identifies frequent vulnerabilities in internal Active Directory assessments, including legacy protocols like LLMNR, NetBIOS, and WPAD, as well as inadequate SMB signing. While seemingly…

Five Ways to Use AI in Dynamics 365 Business Central

April 6, 20260Comments

Deer Brook Dynamics’ RK Richards details five effective AI applications within Dynamics 365 Business Central that you can use today. Aimed at finance teams, these features help save time, minimize…

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Deciding to Stay with Anthology to Avoid Migration Headaches

April 2, 20260Comments

SIS migrations in higher education are complex and resource-intensive, and staying with Anthology Student can be a valid, strategic choice. Institutions should seek clarity on future plans, and ensure they…