White Papers

Higher education white papers and case studies from our sponsors. Click a title to read more or download.


Audit Like it's 2026, Not 1995 with SAP Concur for Higher Ed

Manual audits are slow. Compliance gaps are costly. And fraud? It doesn’t wait. SAP Concur helps Higher Ed leaders outsmart risks with faster, smarter audit solutions that cut the noise, flag the real problems, and keep your institution audit-ready, always.


Every Dollar Counts: How to Build Smart, More Compliant Programs in Regulated Industries

If you're not sure where the money's going, you can’t manage it. This guide helps regulated organizations like yours uncover hidden costs, boost audit readiness, and maximize every cent—across AP, travel, and expense. Learn how automation, visibility, and real-time data can help you follow the numbers and build smarter, more compliant programs.


The Road to Efficiency for Higher Education

Discover how colleges and universities are modernizing spend management to reduce waste, improve compliance, and empower staff—without compromising control.This white paper highlights the urgency for transformation and explores how automation, AI, and real-time insights can improve operational efficiency across campus finance.


Expert Outlook: Give Students What They Want

As higher education institutions face budget constraints, staffing challenges, and rising student expectations, delivering personalized, always-on support has never been more critical. In this Expert Outlook, Canyon GBS CEO Joseph Licata explores how colleges and universities can leverage AI, unify fragmented systems, and create connected student lifecycle experiences that improve engagement, retention, and student success.


How University of Lynchburg Scaled Student Support with AI — Handling 47,000+ Requests Without Adding Staff

Learn how University of Lynchburg used AI to improve student support, streamline operations, and scale services across campus without increasing staff workload. This report explores the strategies, lessons learned, and practical approaches behind a successful AI support initiative in higher education.


Secure, Compliant, Resilient: Rubrik Security Solutions for Higher Education

With a staggering 71% of recent ransomware attacks successfully compromising educational backups, universities can no longer afford a resilience gap. Student records, proprietary research, and institutional health data are directly in the crosshairs. Discover how leading institutions like UC San Diego, Cranfield University, and Berkeley College leverage Rubrik’s Zero Trust Data Security to eliminate vulnerabilities, guarantee data compliance, and ensure uninterrupted academic continuity.


How to Develop a Ransomware Remediation Plan for Educational Institutions

When a cyberattack breaches campus defenses, hesitation is not an option. This comprehensive guide equips Higher Ed IT leaders with a battle-tested ransomware remediation framework. Learn the critical questions to ask vendors and access a step-by-step cyber recovery checklist—empowering your team to respond decisively with unstoppable resilience, rather than making critical operational decisions in crisis mode.


How to Get Started with Modern, Proactive Student Support

Higher ed's mission hasn't changed, but the operating environment has. This Strategic Spotlight explores why siloed systems and reactive advising no longer cut it, and how unified data and responsible AI can help institutions deliver the proactive support today's students expect without replacing the human relationships at the core of the work.