Higher Digital and Invoke Learning Announce Strategic Partnership to Deliver Data Management-as-a-Service (DMaaS) for Higher Education
Partnership to be showcased at CISOA 2025 Technology Summit in Burlingame, CA
[McLean, Virginia] Higher Digital, a leader in strategic portfolio management and digital transformation for higher education, and Invoke Learning, a pioneer of groundbreaking higher education data platforms, today announced a strategic partnership to bring Data Management-as-a-Service (DMaaS) to colleges and universities.
This partnership enables institutions to harness the full power of their data—streamlining operations, improving decision-making, and driving student success. Together, Higher Digital and Invoke Learning will deliver secure, scalable, and AI-driven data management solutions tailored to the complex needs of higher education leaders.
Driving Smarter Data Management in Higher Ed
“Higher education institutions are dealing with a tidal wave of data, but many struggle to translate it into actionable insights,” said Wayne Bovier, CEO and Co-Founder of Higher Digital. “By partnering with Invoke Learning, we’re combining our deep expertise in digital transformation with cutting-edge AI and data analytics to help institutions unlock the true value of their data—quickly, securely, and efficiently.”
“At Invoke Learning, we believe that data should work for you—not the other way around,” said Lige Hensley, CEO and Co-Founder of Invoke Learning. ” Our partnership with Higher Digital provides institutions with an innovative cloud data platform that deploys quickly, integrates seamlessly with existing systems, and is the first to include unlimited data for one low price – making it easier than ever for institutions to leverage their entire data ecosystem to support institutional and student success.”
Why This Matters for Higher Education
As institutions prepare for AI-powered solutions, strong data governance, security, and accessibility are essential. AI and analytics initiatives will struggle to deliver real value without a solid data foundation. This partnership helps institutions:
- Prepare for AI & Advanced Analytics: Ensure data is structured, clean, and optimized for AI-driven insights.
- Strengthen Data Governance & Security: Improve compliance, access controls, and risk management to protect institutional data.
- Simplify Data Integration & Management: Reduce complexity and align systems for seamless data flow and automation.
- Ensure Data Readiness – Structure data for accurate, efficient, and seamless reporting.
- Enhance Data Quality – Identify and correct inconsistencies to improve accuracy and reliability across all data.
Showcasing the Future of Data Management
Higher Digital and Invoke Learning will officially introduce their Data Management-as-a-Service (DMaaS) offering at the CISOA 2025 Conference in Burlingame, CA. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn how this innovative solution can streamline data security, governance, and analytics to support institutional success.
“The CISOA conference is the perfect venue to engage with higher education IT leaders and showcase how our DMaaS solution can alleviate their biggest data challenges,” said Wayne Bovier, CEO of Higher Digital.
Additional Solution Information
For institutions looking to explore how DMaaS can support their data management and AI readiness goals, Higher Digital and Invoke Learning are offering:
- 1:1 Consultations – Speak with our experts about your institution’s data challenges.
- Customized Readiness Assessments – Evaluate your current data strategy and identify areas for improvement.
- On-Demand Resources – Access whitepapers, case studies, and best practices on effective data management.
- Live Webinars in March –Join our webinar series to learn more about implementing DMaaS and best practices for institutional data management.
About Higher Digital
Higher Digital provides strategic portfolio management and digital transformation consulting for colleges and universities. The company helps institutions improve student engagement, operational efficiency, and institutional success through data-driven strategies and execution support.
About Invoke Learning
Built on revolutionary technology, Invoke Learning delivers leading-edge cloud data platforms that enable institutions to gain unprecedented insights that lead to mission-impacting action. Designed specifically for higher education, Invoke Learning’s solutions provide advanced data capabilities previously thought impossible. This is Education, Empowered.