In modern educational institutions, such as universities and colleges, a broad spectrum of software systems form a complex digital ecosystem. This article highlights the common challenge in such environment: not the number or complexity of individual applications and systems, but their intercommunication. Additionaly, discover how we mitigated these challenges by implementing an integration at Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUas) within just one month.
In modern educational institutions, such as universities and colleges, a broad spectrum of software systems form a complex digital ecosystem. This article highlights the common challenge in such environment: not the number or complexity of individual applications and systems, but their intercommunication. Additionaly, discover how we mitigated these challenges by implementing an integration at Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUas) within just one month.
In today’s educational landscape — particularly in the university and college sector — an effective digital infrastructure forms the foundation for both operational efficiency and educational quality. On a daily basis, educational institutions operate using a broad spectrum of digital systems systems that together form a vital, digital backbone. However, the real challenge lies not in the individual applications, but in how these systems communicate with each other. In other words: building digital bridges between these valuable digital assets.
Integrating software within educational institutions, often sounds easier than it turns out. We listed the most common challenges below.
When dealing with innefficiently integrated software, data silos emerge; leading to duplicate entries and inconsistent information. A ‘single source of truth’ is unpresent, creating uncertainty about which information serves as the source, or ’truth’ — and which as a duplicate.
Combining room reservations, teacher availability and educational activities across different systems often leads to conflicts in planning, resulting in double-booked classrooms or lecture halls.
Students and teachers often need to log in to multiple platforms with different user interfaces, leading to frustrations for both students and teachers, which does not benefit your institutions’ valuable reputation.
Manual data transfer between systems requires time, money and creates error-prone processes. Complex processes become cumbersome, unclear and non-transferable.
HORA (Hoger Onderwijs Referentie Architectuur) from SURF – the Dutch collaboration between educational and research institutions, focusing on IT and innovation – provides a solid framework for building resilient digital infrastructures within educational institutions. This detailed architectural reference describes the data objects, processes and application functions that are essential for higher education.
Clixz supports institutions in:
Digital processes often require multiple applications, each requiring specific input and generating unique output. At Clixz, we focus on optimising these digital processes and workflows by seamlessly integrating these applications, optimizing efficiency.
With our robust, in-house middleware solution – currently housing 150+ connectors and counting – we always find (or create) a suitable solution for your specific challenge. Applying hyper-specific business logic, that would otherwise not be possible with your applications’ default API’s or connectors, suddenly becomes possible.
Our expertise focuses on integrating commonly used software systems in the industry, such as:
Advanced scheduling and resource planning software that optimally arranges rooms, teachers and facilities.
Learning Management System (LMS) facilitating course material, assignments, grading and interaction between students and teachers.
Student information system for managing student data, enrolments, results and diplomas.
Personal timetable display that shows students and teachers their daily schedule tailored to their needs.
At Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUas), we archieved a seamless integration between MyTimetable and TimeEdit Reserve. Thanks to this integration, BUas – caught in the middle of a phased transition to TimeEdit – prevents double room bookings, and was able to enjoy these benefits within a record time of just one month.
Thanks to seamless collaboration with Key Users, we implemented an integration between two vital applications at Breda University of Applied Sciences in record time.
Due to efficient alignment and excellent communication between proactive stakeholders
Due to synchronisation of schedules from MyTimetable to TimeEdit Reserve
Thanks to step-by-step integration of TimeEdit modules
