Streamline data management, enhance decision-making, and drive institutional success
Joe Moreau
Vice President, Practice Lead for Data Management as a Service
joe.moreau@higher.digital
“As a former CIO, I know firsthand the frustration of being locked out of our own institutional data by SaaS vendors who control access, governance, and insights. Higher Digital’s DMaaS is a game-changer—it puts the power back in the hands of CIOs, enabling institutions to own their data strategy, improve decision-making, and prepare for AI-driven transformation. I’m thrilled to lead this effort because I’ve lived the challenges, and now, we have a solution that truly unlocks the potential of higher education data.”
Only 32%
of higher education institutions effectively use data to drive student success
DMaaS ensures data is properly collected, managed, and leveraged, turning raw information into actionable insights that support institutional strategy and student outcomes.
(EDUCAUSE Analytics Report)
Over 30%
major data breaches have occurred in higher education since 2005, exposing student and faculty information.
Implementing a scalable, structured data management system is critical to mitigating risks and preventing costly breaches.
(Wikipedia: Privacy in Education)
59%
of higher ed institutions struggle with data management, limiting effective cloud migration and system upgrades.
Higher Digital’s Data Management as a Service (DMaaS) cost effectively addresses these challenges, ensuring efficient data management, successful system migrations, and seamless cloud adoption.
What is Data Management as a Service (DMaaS)?
Higher education institutions are facing unprecedented data challenges—from fragmented systems and governance concerns to increasing dependence on SaaS vendors who control access and insights. Higher Digital’s DMaaS puts the power back in the hands of CIOs by providing a modern, institution-led approach to data management.
With DMaaS, institutions regain control of their data strategy, ensuring visibility, governance, and AI-readiness while creating a sustainable path to data maturity. Our expert team assesses your current data landscape, collaborates with stakeholders, and builds a customized, scalable framework to transform raw data into a strategic asset that drives institutional success.
Key Outcomes & Value for Your Institution:
- Take Back Control – Reduce reliance on SaaS vendors and own your institution’s data strategy.
- Simplify Data Governance – Gain comprehensive visibility and ensure secure, regulated access.
- Improve Decision-Making – Transform raw data into actionable insights that drive impact.
- Future-Proof with AI Readiness – Build a strong data foundation to support AI initiatives.
- Cost-Effective & Scalable – Align your data maturity with business goals at the right size and pace.
Whether you’re modernizing your data strategy, optimizing cloud transitions, or bridging IT and business priorities, Higher Digital’s DMaaS empowers your institution to unlock the full potential of your data—on your terms.
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Enhance Data Strategy with Data Management as a Service (DMaaS)
- Presidents & Cabinet Members – Ensure data-driven decision-making, compliance and strategic use of institutional data to drive long-term success.
- CIOs & IT Leaders – Improve data security, governance, and accessibility, enabling seamless cloud transitions and system integrations.
- Institutional Researchers & Data Analysts – Gain clean, structured, and accessible data for more accurate reporting, predictive analytics, and strategic insights.
- Faculty & Staff – Reduce data silos, improve data-sharing efficiency, and support initiatives that enhance student outcomes and operational effectiveness.
Own your data — not your Saas vendors
DMaaS eliminates vendor lock-in by giving CIOs full control over data access, governance, and strategy, ensuring your institution—not third-party providers—dictates how data is managed and leveraged.
From data overload to strategic decision-making
DMaaS transforms fragmented, unstructured data into reliable, real-time insights, empowering institutional leaders to make faster, data-driven decisions that improve student outcomes and operational efficiency.
Build a smarter data foundation for new reporting
With AI-driven transformation and evolving regulatory reporting change accelerating, DMaaS ensures your data is structured, clean, and optimized, so your institution can seamlessly adopt AI, predictive analytics, and automation without roadblocks.
Migrate & scale without data bottlenecks
DMaaS streamlines cloud adoption, system upgrades, and integrations by resolving data inconsistencies and governance issues upfront, ensuring a seamless transition with minimal disruption.
Is your institution struggling to manage and leverage data effectively?
If disconnected systems, vendor-controlled access, or data silos are limiting your institution’s ability to make informed decisions, you’re not alone. Many higher education leaders face challenges such as:
- Lack of control over institutional data, leaving CIOs dependent on SaaS vendors.
- Siloed and inconsistent data, making it difficult to generate accurate reports and insights.
- Unstructured data governance, leading to compliance risks and inefficiencies.
- Limited AI and analytics readiness, preventing institutions from leveraging emerging technologies.
- Complex system migrations and cloud transitions, slowed down by fragmented and unorganized data.
Higher Digital’s Data Management as a Service (DMaaS) puts the power back in the hands of CIOs, providing a modern, scalable approach to data governance that ensures institutions can securely manage, access, and optimize their data—without vendor lock-in.
Take control of your institution’s data and turn it into a strategic asset.
Strategic Partner
Why Invoke + Higher Digital?
Invoke Learning’s AI-driven data intelligence and Higher Digital’s strategic digital transofrmation expertise create a powerful, cost-effective DMaaS solution built specifically for higher education.
Together, we help institutions unlock actionable insights, enhance governance, and accelerate modernization—faster and with less cost than traditional approaches—while keeping full control over their data.