November 9, 2016 — Highstreet, a leading integrator of enterprise software and a platinum level member of Oracle Partner Network (OPN), announced that after a competitive process, they were selected by the University of Kansas to implement Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Cloud. This is a modern, best-of-breed SaaS application, replacing their current PeopleSoft 9.0 Financials System with Oracle ERP/Financials in the Cloud solution.
With continued growth projected, the University of Kansas recognized the need to improve its ability to deliver services and reduce operational costs using modern technology. Oracle Cloud provides a business and computing model which enables clients to achieve these goals. The University of Kansas selected Highstreet to do the implementation, recognizing their tremendous experience with higher education institutions in outputting innovative solutions that enable clients to support institutional excellence and enhance their student experience.
The University of Kansas has been a valued Highstreet customer for many years. “Highstreet is a trusted partner of the University of Kansas. They have delivered successfully in the past, and after a thorough evaluation, we have complete confidence in a successful delivery of the University of Kansas ERP Cloud implementation project from Highstreet.” Stated CIO Bob Lim. Following their upgrade to PeopleSoft 9.0 HCM, Highstreet provided project management, functional and technical consulting to facilitate the resolution of a significant number of outstanding issues.
“Highstreet is proud to continue to be chosen as the University of Kansas’ technology partner of choice and pleased to continue supporting them. We believe the university will see a substantial return on its IT investments and achieve its goal in leveraging modernized technology solutions to further their continued success,” said Highstreet CEO, Greg Furst.
