Future-Proofing Student Experience with a Campus Solutions Upgrade

Client

World-Class University Renowned for Diverse International Community

The client is a large, research-focused university with a global footprint. Following significant growth over the years, it now supports tens of thousands of students, including a substantial international student population. With a broad portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, the institution is known for academic excellence and a strong global alumni network.

Challenge

Overwhelmed by Growth, Struggling with an Outdated Student System

With over 40,000 students pursuing their academic dreams, this Australian university was struggling to handle additional capacity. An aging PeopleSoft enterprise system was struggling to keep pace with record enrollment numbers and ambitious institutional growth. It was time for a change.

To deliver next-gen campus experiences, an upgrade of its Campus Solutions platform was imperative. Seamless integration was necessary to boost research output and quality, while advanced authentication was essential to ensure next-gen security and robust access governance across platforms.  

Specific needs included:

• Incorporating custom modules for research management.
• Bridging Campus Solutions and HR modules on different Oracle databases.
• Adding LDAP authentication to existing interfaces.

Solution

PeopleSoft Campus Solutions for Seamless Integration

Partnering with Hexaware, the university embarked on a transformational Campus Solutions implementation. Hexaware consultants meticulously executed the technical upgrade, while collaborating to build customized modules tailored to the university’s needs. Staff training empowered administrators to make the most of the new capabilities, and ongoing support ensured the platform could continuously adapt to emerging institutional requirements.

Hexaware provided a comprehensive enterprise system upgrade and integration solution, which included:

• Performing a technical upgrade to latest Campus Solutions modules.
• Building custom modules for research management functions.
• Ensuring synchronization across modules using a secure integration bridge.
• Conducting training to equip administrators for going live.
• Providing ongoing optimization with the latest feature packs and patches.

Benefits

Seamless, Rapid Campus Solutions Modernization

• Modernized the university’s Campus Solution 50% faster than expected.
• 100% integration connected critical systems end-to-end.
• Flawless custom modules augmented capabilities.
• Modern campus experiences engaged students and faculty, resulting in a 100% customer satisfaction index.

Summary

Campus Operations Transformation with Hexaware’s Tailored Solutions

The upgrade to the latest PeopleSoft Campus Solutions module, full integration with all Oracle databases, and additional authentication capabilities highlighted Hexaware’s expertise in executing end-to-end PeopleSoft transformations. By partnering with Hexaware, the university gained a modernized Campus Solutions platform capable of supporting innovation in student services and institutional growth, solidifying its footing for the future.

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