Solutions We’re Showcasing
Higher education leaders face pressure to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and engage a new generation of students. Astute helps you solve these challenges with GenAI.
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Make Your ERP Astute with GenAI
Operating and managing PeopleSoft, Banner, or EBS ERP is expensive, but replacing that with SaaS is cost prohibitive? There is a third option - Modernize your ERP with GenAI. Automate manual tasks with AI Agents, use GenAI to interact with your data, use AI/ML to streamline Student, Faculty, and Administrative processes. Make Your ERP Astute.
October 27–30, 2025, Nashville
Conference Spotlight:
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ERP Modernization with GenAI
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GenAI-powered Student Chatbot
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AI-powered Invoice Automation
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GenAI-powered Contract Lifecycle Management
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Migrate the Existing ERP to OCI
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GenAI Student Chatbot
Today’s students expect instant answers, not email queues. Our GenAI-powered student chatbot provides 24/7 support for admissions, financial aid, and enrollment, helping you connect with digital-native students on their terms.
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Draft Contracts with AI
Your ERP already manages procurement and vendor records, but contract processes are often manual, slow, and risky. AstuteCLM integrates with PeopleSoft, Banner, EBS, and JD Edwards to streamline contract intake, analyze clauses with GenAI, and track compliance automatically. Institutions gain faster faculty and vendor contract approvals, reduced risk exposure, and more reliable governance, making the ERP a smarter engine for institutional agreements.
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Automate Invoices with AI
Your ERP already manages invoices, but finance teams still spend hours on manual entry, validation, and chasing approvals. AstuteAP integrates directly with PeopleSoft, Banner, EBS, and JD Edwards to automate these steps. Institutions reduce errors, strengthen compliance with grants and budgets, and free finance staff from repetitive tasks, making the ERP work smarter without replacing it.
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How Astute helps Higher Education
Astute Business Solutions has been a trusted partner to colleges and universities for more than a decade, helping institutions modernize their ERP systems and embrace AI-powered innovation.
We’ve supported PeopleSoft, Ellucian Banner, and EBS customers with projects ranging from ERP cloud migrations to AI-powered automation in finance, HR, procurement, and student services. Our expertise spans:
ERP Modernization: Phased approaches to extend the life of existing systems without disruption.
AI for Student Success: GenAI-powered help desks and chatbots that improve student engagement and reduce staff workload.
Finance and Operations Automation: Invoice, contract, and expense automation that strengthen compliance and free teams for strategic priorities.
Data Strategy and Analytics: Turning ERP data into real-time insights with Oracle-powered AI and analytics.
Institutions like Peralta Community College District, Gallaudet University, University of Idaho, Oregon State University, Montana State University, and San Diego Community College District have partnered with Astute to improve efficiency, agility, and student experiences.
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Peralta Community College
This case study explores the implementation and impact of invoice automation within a higher-ed organization like Peralta community college. The study focuses on the challenges faced, the solutions implemented, and the resulting benefits.
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Gallaudet University
By migrating PeopleSoft to Oracle Cloud with Astute’s expertise, the university achieved faster processing, stronger stability, and more efficient resource management. The transition delivered faster processing, improved system stability, and optimized resource management across the campus.
University of Idaho
A move to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, guided by Astute, improved performance, boosted scalability, and reduced operational costs for the university. Astute ensured a seamless migration, delivering greater reliability and more efficient resource utilization.
Oregon State University
Migrating Ellucian Banner to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure enhanced scalability, security, and cost-effectiveness, reflecting OSU’s commitment to innovation. This strategic move reflects OSU’s commitment to leveraging innovative solutions for long-term success.
San Diego Community College District
Partnering with Astute, SDCCD modernized PeopleSoft FSCM, HCM, and CS on Oracle Exadata Cloud Service, improving performance and reliability. The upgrade improved performance, reliability, and modernization readiness.
Montana State University
A strategic shift from Oracle Database Appliance to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Base Database Service boosted efficiency, scalability, and performance. This strategic shift delivered improved efficiency, scalability, and performance.
