Education

Siloed systems and fragmented data

Many institutions rely on a range of disconnected platforms for learning, administration and communication. This fragmentation makes it difficult to access accurate data, provide a consistent experience and coordinate effectively across departments. The need for real-time data exchange, with increasing demands for omnichannel capabilities and data-driven decisions.

Complexity of integrating legacy systems

Many institutions still rely on long-standing MIS, finance, or HR systems. Replacing them is often not feasible, so integration becomes essential to keep them working alongside new platforms and requirements.

Regulatory pressure

From GDPR to national data frameworks, education providers face growing pressure to manage, store and process data in line with strict compliance standards.

Resource constraints

Education institutions must balance innovation with tight budgets and often limited internal IT capabilities.

Vendor overload

With so many EdTech vendors in the market, many organisations find themselves juggling multiple platforms with overlapping functions but little interoperability.

Focusing only on systems, not people

Integrations often overlook the needs of the end users (teachers, administrators and support staff). If workflows aren’t considered, you end up with systems that are technically connected but practically disconnected.

Choosing the wrong integration approach

Not all integration platforms or architectures suit every institution. Selecting a solution without fully understanding your current systems and future needs can lead to wasted time and investment. We help define the right strategy from the start.

Over-customising platforms

Tailoring systems too soon or too extensively can make them difficult to maintain and integrate. We help institutions strike the right balance between configuration and long-term sustainability, ensuring solutions remain adaptable.

Underestimating change management

Even well-designed systems can fail if users are not supported. A lack of training, communication and internal engagement can reduce adoption. We work with teams to ensure that integrations are well understood and fully adopted.

Leaving data protection to the platform provider

Educational data is highly sensitive and relying solely on the default security of third-party tools can lead to compliance issues. Data residency, safeguarding access and audit trails must be enforced through the integration itself.

Ignoring scalability from the outset

Some solutions work in the short term but are difficult to scale as the institution grows or evolves. We design architectures that support future expansion and adapt to changing requirements.

Assuming MIS or VLEs can do everything

Many institutions expect their MIS or learning platforms to cover all integration needs. But these systems weren’t designed to manage complex flows between HR, finance, safeguarding, or external tools. A dedicated integration layer is often necessary.