integration, Ellucian SaaS, Data Connect, Banner SaaS, Ellucian Student, Ellucian, Amazon S3, automation, Banner, ETL, higher-education, modernization-roadmap, SaaS, Banner integrations
Ellucian Banner and Remind integration
Many colleges using Ellucian Banner SaaS still rely on manual processes to communicate critical notifications to students. For a large public community college in the United States, manual uploads and semi-automated processes posed risks, including delays and human errors in crucial student notifications. In this blog post, we’ll share how the ABCloudz technical team implemented […]
SQL Server, Data Connect, Ellucian SaaS, Banner SaaS, data-warehouse, higher-education, ETL, Amazon RDS, Azure, database-conversion, database-migration, Ellucian, Improving the performance, integration, modernization-roadmap, PostgreSQL, PowerShell, test automation, SaaS, Banner integrations
Modernizing analytics pipelines with Data Connect
This post shares how ABCloudz and Ellucian helped one of the largest U.S. community college systems move from legacy SQL Server infrastructure to a cloud-native analytics platform on AWS, using Ellucian Data Connect to modernize data pipelines and integrations. We dealt with business-critical legacy procedures, manual PowerShell scripts, SQL Agent jobs, and a complete lack […]
Adaptive HL7 data mapping in clinical systems
As a follow-up to our last blog post about unified workflow solutions, this article reveals how we tackled the challenges of HL7 integration to support scalable, real-world healthcare deployments. Our customer is a radiology center specializing in MRI and CT diagnostics. Like many healthcare providers, they depended on separate systems for scheduling, image storage, dictation, […]
healthcare, Active Directory, HL7, application-development, mvp, application-modernization, integration, microservices, UI/UX, node.js, Amazon SQS, Redis, cloud, React
Building an HL7 healthcare integration solution
Our customer is a radiology center specializing in diagnostic imaging services. Their business relies heavily on accurate and efficient handling of medical data, images, and clinical reports. Like many healthcare organizations, the center manages a complex ecosystem of specialized software, each handling different parts of patient care and data processing. For example, they use a […]
application-modernization, UI/UX, Azure, cloud, application-development, architecture, web-app, React, .NET, SQL Server, devops, CI/CD, node.js
Modernizing a dealership CRM for car sales
Our client, an emerging player in the automotive sales software industry, had developed an initial CRM-like application designed to help car dealers streamline communication with potential buyers through visually appealing, GIF-based offers sent via email and SMS. The concept leverages dynamic visual engagement to simplify the negotiation process and improve conversion rates. However, the initial […]
application-modernization, integration, Banner SaaS, Banner, Ellucian SaaS, Ellucian, higher-education, Page Builder, SaaS, Banner customizations
Automating grade management in Ellucian Banner
Managing student grades in European universities often involves highly specific academic policies — ranging from first-attempt preservation to grade compensation rules and transcript formatting. While Ellucian Banner provides a strong foundation, implementing these localized workflows often requires tailored automation. Working closely with Ellucian, ABCloudz developed a suite of solutions that address these region-specific needs while […]
devops, CI/CD, application-modernization, web-app, Kubernetes, microservices, micro-frontends, fintech
Modernizing a monolithic architecture into micro-frontend and microservices
This blog post is the third in a series detailing the modernization of a legacy payment platform. In the first phase, we focused on re-platforming the frontend to deliver immediate business value. By modernizing the user interface with React while maintaining the existing backend, the client was able to quickly enhance merchant-facing features and generate revenue […]
modernization-roadmap, application-modernization, web-app, React, microservices, .NET, re-platforming, fintech
Modernizing the legacy payment platform
Imagine running a payment platform built over a decade ago — reliable but rigid, expensive to maintain, and unable to scale. Every update is a struggle, risking unexpected failures. The monolithic architecture makes adding new features slow and costly. Meanwhile, the outdated interface frustrates users, falling short of modern expectations. Many companies face this challenge: […]
AWS cost optimization for a SaaS solution
AWS cost optimization is both an exciting opportunity and a challenging necessity for growing businesses. One of our clients, a provider of a niche SaaS solution for 35 partners, approached us with a critical problem: their AWS costs were rising steadily, but this increase was not directly proportional to the addition of new clients. Instead, […]
database-migration, SaaS, data-warehouse, data-lake, ETL, application-modernization, AWS, Oracle to PostgreSQL, cloud-migration, PostgreSQL, Oracle, Improving the performance, AWS Batch, Amazon S3
Modernizing the Oracle ODS Data Warehouse for SaaS flexibility with PostgreSQL on AWS
Imagine trying to keep up with the evolving needs of higher education institutions while ensuring your systems are cost-effective and scalable. This was the challenge faced by our client, a company providing a suite of software solutions for educational institutions. They needed to modernize one of their core components—an Operational Data Storage (ODS) system, which […]
ai, LLM, RAG, Amazon Bedrock, ChatGPT, Embeddings, AWS, application-development, GenerativeAI, prompt-management, AI case studies
Calculate the Total Cost of a RAG-Based Chatbot Solution
This blog post examines the operational expenses of the AI-powered chatbot solution introduced in our previous blog posts, Custom AI chatbot using RAG and Deployment of AI-Powered Chatbot. How to estimate the cost of a RAG chatbot correctly? Start by separating infrastructure, model usage, embedding usage, and expected traffic, then calculate each layer on its […]
Dusker Audio Integration with Sleepbar via BLE
This story is about our collaboration with Dusker, a renowned company dedicated to creating audio products that enhance bedtime experiences. Dusker’s Sleepbar v2.0 is a standout innovation in their product line. This advanced sleep speaker uses bone conduction technology to deliver audio directly through a pillow, making it ideal for listening to music, audiobooks, sleep […]
firmware, BLE, IoT, connected-devices, low-power design, application-development, mobile-apps, healthcare, wellness
Firmware Development for a Smart Water Bottle
Immerse yourself in the technical intricacies of developing firmware that empowers a smart water bottle with a wide range of functionalities. This bottle’s purpose extends beyond merely tracking the user’s hydration level; it also timely reminds them to replenish their water intake. Equipped with a microcontroller and sensors, the bottle collects water consumption data and […]
Smart Water Bottle BLE Integration
In this blog post, we examine how a smart water bottle communicates with a mobile application using the Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) communication protocol. The customer’s concept is designed to motivate users to maintain a healthy lifestyle by regularly consuming water and monitoring their hydration habits. A comprehensive functional overview of the entire solution is […]
BLE, connected-devices, apple-health, Google Fit, application-development, mobile-apps, web-app, wellness, healthcare, firmware, IoT, backend, Firebase, node.js, React
The Smart Water Bottle Solution
Imagine a bottle that does more than just hold water—a bottle that communicates with your smartphone, tracks your hydration levels, and nudges you towards healthier habits while conserving the environment. That’s the reality we’ve created with a solution that marries the simplicity of hydration with the complexity of technology. By integrating the bottle with iOS […]