New partnership to advance institutional cloud
adoption and migration and student success in the region
RIYADH,
Saudi Arabia and RESTON, Va., July 8, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Ellucian, the leading higher education technology
solutions provider, today announced a new strategic partnership
with MDS for Computer Systems Co. (MDS CS), a global leader in
IT solutions and part of the MDS System Integration Group, to
accelerate the adoption of cloud technology by higher education
institutions across Saudi
Arabia.
The partnership will expand Ellucian's reach in Saudi Arabia, helping scale the delivery of
the company's best-in-class products and services and leveraging
MDS CS's deep experience and holistic approach to delivering
large-scale IT projects to higher education institutions in the
region.
"Ellucian's partnership with MDS CS marks a significant step
forward in our commitment to empowering higher education
institutions in Saudi Arabia,"
said Jeff Dinski, Chief Strategy and
Corporate Development Officer, Ellucian. "By combining Ellucian's
advanced solutions with MDS CS's expertise and approach, we will
enhance the student experience and optimize business operations for
these institutions."
Ellucian's cutting-edge solutions empower higher education
institutions to prioritize delivering top-tier education to
students by streamlining registration, enrollment, and
administrative procedures. With a modern user interface, students
and staff can efficiently access unified data and information
across departments and systems in a single, holistic view.
Moreover, the Ellucian SaaS Platform fosters enhanced visibility
and transparency within institutions, facilitating data-informed
decision-making for administrators.
"We are excited at MDS CS to announce this strategic partnership
with Ellucian in the Saudi Arabian market, said Mohammad Lafi, General Manager – Riyadh, MDS CS. "This collaboration represents
a significant step forward for both companies, and we are confident
it will unlock substantial growth opportunities. By combining
Ellucian's industry-leading higher education solutions with MDS
CS's deep understanding of the Saudi market and its unique needs,
we will be able to deliver an unparalleled level of innovation and
comprehensiveness to our customers. This partnership underscores
our unwavering commitment to providing our clients with the
best-in-class solutions and services available."
For more information on Ellucian solutions and services, visit:
https://www.ellucian.com/emea-ap (for Europe, Middle
East and Asia-Pacific) or
https://www.ellucian.com.
ABOUT MDS CS
MDS for Computer Systems is a leading and
highly reputable organization & technology provider in Saudi
market that boasts highly qualified engineers and technicians,
delivering top-tier support and turnkey projects to a wide customer
base over across the entire Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia.
As part of MDS System Integration Group, MDS for Computer
Systems benefits from its extensive resources, which includes 2,600
professionals and 60 affiliates across 11 countries. MDS SI drives
business transformation for over 5,000 customers with world-class
technology solutions.
https://mdscs.sa/
ABOUT ELLUCIAN
Ellucian powers innovation for higher
education, partnering with more than 2,900 customers across 50
countries, serving 22 million students. Fueled by decades of
experience with a singular focus on the unique needs of learning
institutions, the Ellucian platform features best-in-class SaaS
capabilities and delivers insights needed now and into the future.
These solutions and services span the entire student lifecycle,
including data-rich tools for student recruitment, enrollment, and
retention to workforce analytics, fundraising, and alumni
engagement. Ellucian's innovative solutions, vast ecosystem of
partners and user community of more than 45,000 provides best
practices leading to greater institutional success and achieving
better student outcomes.
Media Contact
Jess Weston
Jess.Weston@Ellucian.com
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