Integration is a loaded term in today’s ever-evolving technology landscape. At its core, integration incorporates new technologies into existing systems, processes, and workflows. It involves using technology to improve and enhance existing processes and systems rather than simply replacing them with something new or different. Integration can take multiple forms, such as:  

Adding new hardware or software to an existing system or workflow to enhance functionality 

Automating manual processes using technology to reduce the time and effort needed to perform routine tasks. 

Creating new processes and workflows that take advantage of the capabilities of new technologies. 

Centralizing data management and analysis to improve real-time reporting and insights through data collection, storage, and research technologies 

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Many of the individual technologies schools and districts rely on deliver value for their users and stakeholders. However, integrating technologies can take this performance to the next level, helping K-12 business professionals operate more efficiently, promoting collaboration, improving the user-experience, supporting data-driven decision-making, and cultivating innovation.

Only 20% of K-12 business professionals surveyed in LINQ’s recent K-12 ERP Survey Report told us their technology is fully integrated. The majority still rely on partially integrated systems. This gap creates an opportunity for most to gain major improvements by modernizing and integrating their technology platform.

Data inconsistency and errors 

Duplicative and complex workflows 

Time-consuming multiple logins  

Lack of holistic data insight 

Higher maintenance costs 

Elevated cybersecurity risks 

Lack of scalability as needs increase