Intelligent CIO Middle East Issue 57 | Page 49

COUNTRY FOCUS: JORDAN modernise the on-campus experience and inspire other schools in the region to explore similar new technological solutions.” Ellucian Technology to support international recognition and ranking AAU is undergoing a campus-wide Digital Transformation initiative designed to improve the overall student experience by offering innovative technology solutions. Ellucian Banner will create a central repository for student data, enabling much easier access to information from mobile and other devices, as well as establishing tools to support student success. By streamlining student information management, Banner will help AAU deliver a more transparent and intuitive digital experience. ICC, a leading software and services provider in the Gulf countries, Middle East and North Africa, is an important strategic partner in this initiative. Leveraging its expertise in higher education in the region, ICC will support the implementation and management of Ellucian solutions and collaborate with the university to ensure it receives the highest quality service while addressing AAU’s strategic business needs. The advanced capabilities enabled by Ellucian solutions will support AAU’s position as a leader in its increasingly competitive higher education market and help to increase its ranking among other institutions in the region. By unifying institutional data on a single platform, the university will accelerate efforts to boost its accreditation and provide a foundation to add additional recruiting and advancement solutions in the future. • www.intelligentcio.com INTELLIGENTCIO 49