Al-Baha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – November 2025
Al-Baha University, aiming for academic excellence and a future-ready digital presence, has partnered with Naseej for Technology, a leading digital transformation provider, to upgrade its Ellucian Banner from Version 8 to 9. This marks an important step in their technology modernization journey.
The university plans to enhance its Ellucian Banner environment and transition to a Cloud SaaS-native platform. With Ellucian Banner 9 as the core Student Information System, the upgrade will support the complete student lifecycle, from admissions to degree auditing, with improved security, reliability, and accessibility.
Ellucian Experience will create a seamless digital environment for students, faculty, and administrators, while Ellucian Insights will offer useful reporting and analytics capabilities. This creates a cloud-based foundation that supports the university’s accreditation efforts and data-driven excellence.
Al-Baha University is implementing future-focused solutions to meet the expectations of students and staff, including:
- Digitizing workflows in a unified cloud environment.
- Enhancing data accuracy and reporting.
- Improving student engagement with personalized digital experiences.
- Boosting operational efficiency through automation.
- Strengthening planning and performance monitoring with real-time insights.
Eng. Othman Al-Abdulkarim, CEO of Naseej, emphasized the partnership’s role in transforming education through technology and digital maturity. Jeff Dinski, Ellucian’s Chief Strategy Officer, highlighted Al-Baha University’s leadership in creating a connected and agile digital ecosystem.
Naseej, a long-time supporter of educational institutions in the Arab region, brings secure and scalable solutions to universities. This initiative places Al-Baha University among institutions pursuing cloud-led modernization.
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About Al-Baha University
Al-Baha University is a premier Saudi public university committed to excellence in education and research. With a vision to build a knowledge-based society, it offers quality programs and pursues continuous improvement, contributing to national development.
About Naseej for Technology
Naseej for Technology, a leader in knowledge solutions since 1989, delivers digital solutions to academic and government institutions. With innovative platforms like Medad Cloud, Naseej supports digital transformation and the future of education and knowledge management in the region.
About Ellucian
Ellucian partners with over 2,800 institutions globally, serving 20 million students. Its AI-powered platform improves efficiency and engagement across the student lifecycle, supporting recruitment to alumni engagement, with a vast ecosystem providing best practices for success.