Modernizes Banner on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
A real-world case study on migrating Banner to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, improving performance, security, and long-term scalability. Featuring insights from the University of Tennessee’s Banner cloud modernization journey, this page highlights how the institution approached migration planning, risk mitigation, and execution with zero disruption while enabling future initiatives in AI, analytics, and campus-wide innovation.
Inside the UTK Banner Modernization Journey
Discover how the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, transformed its Banner environment with a structured, low-risk migration approach. This session breaks down the strategy, execution, and measurable impact of moving to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
What You’ll Learn
How legacy Banner environments limit scalability and innovation
Key challenges institutions face with on-prem infrastructure
The migration approach used to ensure zero disruption
How OCI improves performance, security, and availability
The role of automation in reducing operational overhead
How this migration enables AI, analytics, and future initiatives
Meet the Speakers
Ratnakar Nanavaty
Technology strategist with 30 years of experience leading ERP, cloud, and higher education transformations across global institutions and enterprise systems.
Matt Williams
Experienced technology leader specializing in infrastructure, architecture, and security, known for strategic execution, team building, and mission-driven innovation delivery.
Explore the Complete UTK Banner on OCI
Dive deeper into the strategy, execution, and outcomes behind this successful cloud modernization journey. See what made it work.