The University of Kansas (KU) has taken a successful step towards moving their business applications to next-generation cloud applications by utilizing the services of Highstreet (Oracle Platinum Partner) to implement Oracle Cloud ERP.
Highstreet worked with KU to develop a comprehensive strategy to transform, integrate, and streamline core financial processes. Highstreet integrated Oracle Cloud ERP with KUs existing Oracle PeopleSoft Human Capital Management and PeopleSoft Campus Solutions applications. Highstreet integrated Oracle Cloud ERP with KUs existing Oracle PeopleSoft Human Capital Management and PeopleSoft Campus Solutions applications. The new hybrid approach allows KU to improve their ability to deliver services, providing transparency to financial transactions, and reducing operational cost using modern technology.
Highstreet’s strategy of leveraging Oracle Cloud ERP with our existing investments is the best for our University. Their specialization and background in Higher Education and Oracle applications proved invaluable in helping us integrate the cloud with our existing applications,” said Diane Goddard, KU’s vice provost for administration and finance.
“The University of Kansas has been a valued Highstreet partner for many years. We understand the demands users are placing on Universities and we were delighted to provide our expertise in helping KU through this journey,” commented Highstreet CEO, Greg Furst.
“Universities feel pressured to move to the cloud to meet the needs of the student and the belief that it is ‘all or nothing’ becomes overwhelming. Based on our expertise the journey to the cloud is a multi-step process as one size does not fit all,” concluded Henry Tran, Highstreet Executive Vice President and Practice Lead.
About Highstreet
Highstreet provides modernization and management services for enterprise applications and IT infrastructure – on premises, in the cloud or hybrid. At Highstreet, we know that companies hire us to solve business problems. Our unmatched application expertise, technical know-how, and results-driven approach have enabled more than 800 organizations to modernize their applications and infrastructure without disrupting their businesses. Only Highstreet’s services come with Expertise Built-In™.
About University of Kansas
KU has become a major public research and teaching institution of 28,447 students and 2,600 faculty on five campuses (Lawrence, Kansas City, Overland Park, Wichita, and Salina). Its diverse elements are united by their mission to educate leaders, build healthy communities, and make discoveries that change the world.
