Intelligent CIO Middle East Issue 57 | Page 48

COUNTRY FOCUS: JORDAN Technology from Ellucian will bolster digital experience for students, faculty and staff. Al-Ahliyya Amman University selects Ellucian to drive modernisation Ellucian, a leading provider of software and services built to power higher education, has announced that Al-Ahliyya Amman University (AAU), the first private university in Jordan, has selected several Ellucian solutions to support a university-wide initiative to transform the digital experience for students, faculty and staff. Together with strategic partner ICC, Ellucian will deploy Ellucian Banner Student and Ellucian Mobile at the pre-eminent Middle East institution. Ellucian’s solutions will empower AAU to be more agile, efficient and data-driven as higher education evolves to meet the needs of today while also preparing for the future. Dr Sari Hamdan, AAU President, said: “To create a modernised on-campus experience, we needed a partner with extensive experience in higher education, a keen understanding of the student experience, and a track record of continued investment in enhancing its solutions. While attending Ellucian Live in 2019, we saw first-hand the positive impact Ellucian’s offerings had on institutions around the world and the specific benefit it could bring to our students and staff. We look forward to transforming the AAU digital experience with Ellucian and amplifying our international profile.” Laura Ipsen, Ellucian President and CEO, said: “In these rapidly evolving and challenging times, institutions around the world are investing ahead of the curve in technologies that improve student experience overall. “We’re excited to welcome AAU as our first customer in Jordan and believe their innovative leadership and focus on student success will propel the university to the highest ranks in the region.” Darren Hunt, Ellucian Senior Vice President and Managing Director EMEA and APAC, said: “We are thrilled to work with AAU as they achieve their dynamic vision of an unparalleled digital experience for students and staff alike. “Ellucian’s solutions, combined with our higher ed specific expertise, will help 48 INTELLIGENTCIO www.intelligentcio.com