SIS Support Ellucian Partner
Project Details
Mexico
Private University, Laureate Group
SIS Support Ellucian Partner
Project Details
Mexico
Private University, Laureate Group
SIS Support Ellucian Partner
Project Details
Mexico
Private University, Laureate Group
Closing 20 Functional Gaps to Ensure UVM’s Successful Migration to Banner 9
Closing 20 Functional Gaps to Ensure UVM’s Successful Migration to Banner 9
Closing 20 Functional Gaps to Ensure UVM’s Successful Migration to Banner 9
EctoTec supported Universidad del Valle de México (UVM) during its migration to Banner 9, by extending its internal development capacity through dedicated agile work cells. Over 9 months, these external teams collaborated with UVM’s functional and technical units to design, develop, and implement 20 functional extensions, allowing the institution to complete its migration on schedule and within budget.
EctoTec supported Universidad del Valle de México (UVM) during its migration to Banner 9, by extending its internal development capacity through dedicated agile work cells. Over 9 months, these external teams collaborated with UVM’s functional and technical units to design, develop, and implement 20 functional extensions, allowing the institution to complete its migration on schedule and within budget.
EctoTec supported Universidad del Valle de México (UVM) during its migration to Banner 9, by extending its internal development capacity through dedicated agile work cells. Over 9 months, these external teams collaborated with UVM’s functional and technical units to design, develop, and implement 20 functional extensions, allowing the institution to complete its migration on schedule and within budget.
Client Profile
Client Profile
Client Profile
Universidad del Valle de México (UVM), part of Laureate International Universities, is one of the largest private universities in Mexico, serving more than 120,000 students nationwide. Its digital transformation strategy focuses on operational efficiency, technological modernization, and academic excellence supported by robust IT systems.
Universidad del Valle de México (UVM), part of Laureate International Universities, is one of the largest private universities in Mexico, serving more than 120,000 students nationwide. Its digital transformation strategy focuses on operational efficiency, technological modernization, and academic excellence supported by robust IT systems.
Universidad del Valle de México (UVM), part of Laureate International Universities, is one of the largest private universities in Mexico, serving more than 120,000 students nationwide. Its digital transformation strategy focuses on operational efficiency, technological modernization, and academic excellence supported by robust IT systems.
Challenge
Challenge
Challenge
During the transition from Banner 8 to Banner 9, UVM’s internal development teams faced an intense workload managing multiple concurrent initiatives. To meet migration deadlines, the university required a temporary extension of development capacity to handle additional functional gaps (20 custom extensions) needed for complete system readiness.
During the transition from Banner 8 to Banner 9, UVM’s internal development teams faced an intense workload managing multiple concurrent initiatives. To meet migration deadlines, the university required a temporary extension of development capacity to handle additional functional gaps (20 custom extensions) needed for complete system readiness.
During the transition from Banner 8 to Banner 9, UVM’s internal development teams faced an intense workload managing multiple concurrent initiatives. To meet migration deadlines, the university required a temporary extension of development capacity to handle additional functional gaps (20 custom extensions) needed for complete system readiness.
Key challenges included:
Developing and testing 20 functional extensions critical to migration continuity.
Coordinating delivery with UVM’s internal agile teams without duplication.
Maintaining cost and time control under an ongoing SIS modernization program.
Without additional capacity, the migration could have been delayed, affecting institutional readiness for academic operations.
Key challenges included:
Developing and testing 20 functional extensions critical to migration continuity.
Coordinating delivery with UVM’s internal agile teams without duplication.
Maintaining cost and time control under an ongoing SIS modernization program.
Without additional capacity, the migration could have been delayed, affecting institutional readiness for academic operations.
Solution / Approach
Solution / Approach
Solution / Approach
EctoTec deployed agile external development cells, acting as an extension of UVM’s internal teams, composed of architects, developers, analysts, testers, and project managers with deep Banner experience.
The engagement followed an Agile/Scrum approach, delivering continuous value through short sprints and constant alignment with UVM’s governance.
Key aspects included:
Co-development model integrated with UVM’s internal backlog and priorities.
Sprint-based planning and review cycles, replacing traditional waterfall delivery.
Flexible capacity management, scaling resources dynamically as needs evolved.
Shared documentation, testing, and deployment pipelines with UVM’s technical teams.
EctoTec deployed agile external development cells, acting as an extension of UVM’s internal teams, composed of architects, developers, analysts, testers, and project managers with deep Banner experience.
The engagement followed an Agile/Scrum approach, delivering continuous value through short sprints and constant alignment with UVM’s governance.
Key aspects included:
Co-development model integrated with UVM’s internal backlog and priorities.
Sprint-based planning and review cycles, replacing traditional waterfall delivery.
Flexible capacity management, scaling resources dynamically as needs evolved.
Shared documentation, testing, and deployment pipelines with UVM’s technical teams.
Implementation & Timeline
Implementation & Timeline
Implementation & Timeline
The project ran for 9 months (Q4 2024 – Q2 2025) and followed an agile sprint cycle structure.
Timeline Overview:
Sprint 1–2: Backlog alignment and technical design sessions.
Sprint 3–6: Development and testing of priority extensions.
Sprint 7–9: Final integration, validation, and production deployment.
In total, 20 functional extensions were successfully delivered to cover UVM’s operational and academic needs. The agile structure enabled ongoing visibility, reduced rework, and ensured migration completion on time without increasing permanent headcount.
The project ran for 9 months (Q4 2024 – Q2 2025) and followed an agile sprint cycle structure.
Timeline Overview:
Sprint 1–2: Backlog alignment and technical design sessions.
Sprint 3–6: Development and testing of priority extensions.
Sprint 7–9: Final integration, validation, and production deployment.
In total, 20 functional extensions were successfully delivered to cover UVM’s operational and academic needs. The agile structure enabled ongoing visibility, reduced rework, and ensured migration completion on time without increasing permanent headcount.
The project ran for 9 months (Q4 2024 – Q2 2025) and followed an agile sprint cycle structure.
Timeline Overview:
Sprint 1–2: Backlog alignment and technical design sessions.
Sprint 3–6: Development and testing of priority extensions.
Sprint 7–9: Final integration, validation, and production deployment.
In total, 20 functional extensions were successfully delivered to cover UVM’s operational and academic needs. The agile structure enabled ongoing visibility, reduced rework, and ensured migration completion on time without increasing permanent headcount.
Results & Outcomes
20 functional extensions
Extensions completed within the 9-month migration window.
100% on-time completion
Completion, ensuring full Banner 9 go-live readiness.
Continuous integration
Integration and sprint-based collaboration with UVM teams.
Budget adherence
Resource efficiency throughout the engagement.
Institutional satisfaction
Satisfaction with EctoTec’s responsiveness and expertise
“EctoTec’s agile development cells provided the flexibility and technical depth we needed to complete our migration without delays. They worked as a true extension of our internal teams.” IT Applications Manager, Universidad del Valle de México
Results & Outcomes
20 functional extensions
Extensions completed within the 9-month migration window.
100% on-time completion
Completion, ensuring full Banner 9 go-live readiness.
Continuous integration
Integration and sprint-based collaboration with UVM teams.
Budget adherence
Resource efficiency throughout the engagement.
Institutional satisfaction
Satisfaction with EctoTec’s responsiveness and expertise
“EctoTec’s agile development cells provided the flexibility and technical depth we needed to complete our migration without delays. They worked as a true extension of our internal teams.” IT Applications Manager, Universidad del Valle de México
Results & Outcomes
20 functional extensions
Extensions completed within the 9-month migration window.
100% on-time completion
Completion, ensuring full Banner 9 go-live readiness.
Continuous integration
Integration and sprint-based collaboration with UVM teams.
Budget adherence
Resource efficiency throughout the engagement.
Institutional satisfaction
Satisfaction with EctoTec’s responsiveness and expertise
“EctoTec’s agile development cells provided the flexibility and technical depth we needed to complete our migration without delays. They worked as a true extension of our internal teams.” IT Applications Manager, Universidad del Valle de México
Why It Matters
Why It Matters
Why It Matters
EctoTec’s engagement highlights how on-demand agile cells can strengthen large-scale SIS migrations without expanding permanent staff.By integrating seamlessly with UVM’s teams, EctoTec delivered measurable outcomes in speed, collaboration, and efficiency, helping ensure Banner 9 was fully operational on time.
EctoTec’s engagement highlights how on-demand agile cells can strengthen large-scale SIS migrations without expanding permanent staff.By integrating seamlessly with UVM’s teams, EctoTec delivered measurable outcomes in speed, collaboration, and efficiency, helping ensure Banner 9 was fully operational on time.
EctoTec’s engagement highlights how on-demand agile cells can strengthen large-scale SIS migrations without expanding permanent staff.By integrating seamlessly with UVM’s teams, EctoTec delivered measurable outcomes in speed, collaboration, and efficiency, helping ensure Banner 9 was fully operational on time.
Key Takeaways
Key Takeaways
The UVM–EctoTec collaboration demonstrates that agile external development cells can effectively complement institutional capacity, enabling universities to meet critical transformation milestones with flexibility and financial efficiency.
The UVM–EctoTec collaboration demonstrates that agile external development cells can effectively complement institutional capacity, enabling universities to meet critical transformation milestones with flexibility and financial efficiency.
20%
Functional gaps completed in 9 months through agile sprints.
100%
Migration deliverables achieved within the planned schedule.
Up to 25%
Cost efficiency compared to fully internalized development models (industry average for agile outsourcing
Looking to enhance your SIS migration capacity through agile development teams?
Looking to enhance your SIS migration capacity through agile development teams?
Looking to enhance your SIS migration capacity through agile development teams?
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