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TouchNet and Ellucian reach 1,000 shared customers, marking a decade of innovation in higher ed tech
LENEXA, Kan. and RESTON, Va.– TouchNet, a Global Payments (NYSE: GPN) company, and Ellucian, leading providers of higher education technology solutions, recently reached a major milestone of 1,000 mutual customers. This achievement further solidifies the shared commitment of this long-term partnership to enhance the campus experience through innovative, integrated technology.
TouchNet and Ellucian have built a strong, long-standing partnership that spans more than a decade, serving a diverse and global client base. Together, the companies support over 5 million students across a wide range of institution types and sizes, including 4-year universities, 2-year colleges, and vocational schools ranging in size from just a few hundred students to nearly 50,000. Shared customers are supported across numerous countries, reflecting a commitment to delivering secure, scalable, and integrated solutions that meet the evolving needs of higher education institutions worldwide.
“This milestone is a testament to the strength of our collaboration with Ellucian and our shared vision of transforming the student experience through technology,” said Jean Sokol, vice president of strategic partnerships and business development, TouchNet. “Together, we are empowering institutions to modernize campus management while maintaining the highest standards of security and service.”
TouchNet’s secure and compliant solutions for payments, campus IDs and student services are integrated with Ellucian’s powerful student information systems, including Banner and Colleague SaaS. The OneCard VIP solution, integrated with ETHOS, offers a more connected campus ID experience. This seamless integration enables institutions to streamline operations, improve financial transparency, and deliver better experiences to students and staff.
“Reaching 1,000 mutual customers highlights the real impact of our partnership with TouchNet,” said Jeff Dinski, chief strategy and corporate development officer for Ellucian. “As institutions face increasing demands to do more with less, our joint solutions offer the flexibility, integration, and reliability needed to thrive in a digital-first world. We are grateful to be on this journey with TouchNet.”
The partnership between TouchNet and Ellucian continues to evolve as technology and student needs change. Maintaining a shared vision on innovation, security, and exceptional user experience is central to the partnership. The companies remain committed to advancing higher education so institutions can empower student success.
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About TouchNet
TouchNet unifies campuswide payments and ID management software solutions for institutions of higher education around the world. Colleges and universities rely on TouchNet to integrate and secure payments, permissions, and other related business transactions for a comprehensive, actionable view campuswide. TouchNet’s unmatched integration, transparency, and security gives institutions greater control over transactions, costs, and compliance. As the market leader in higher education commerce technology, our platform-driven approach enables greater operational efficiencies and self-service access to real-time information for students and staff. TouchNet is a Global Payments company (NYSE: GPN).
About Ellucian
Ellucian powers innovation for higher education, partnering with more than 2,900 customers across 50 countries, serving 20 million students. Ellucian’s AI-powered platform, trained on the richest dataset available in higher education, drives efficiency, personalized experiences, and strengthened engagement for students, facility and staff. Fueled by decades of experience with a singular focus on the unique needs of learning institutions, the Ellucian platform features best-in-class SaaS capabilities and delivers insights needed now and into the future. These solutions and services span the entire student lifecycle, including data-rich tools for student recruitment, enrollment, and retention to workforce analytics, fundraising, and alumni engagement. Ellucian’s innovative solutions, vast ecosystem of partners and user community of more than 45,000 provides best practices leading to greater institutional success and achieving better student outcomes.