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As a Foundational HESS Enterprise Software Partner<\/strong>, you must be one of the major software solution providers – Anthology, Ellucian, Jenzabar, Oracle or Workday<\/strong>. These partners have dedicated board cohort representatives, have a HESS user cohort with regular meetings and special sessions and activities at HESS national conferences. These companies also have dedicated discussion spaces on the HESS OLC as well as a user group listserv.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The relationship with our foundational enterprise software partners is pivotal to the success of our member institutions and to the HESS Consortium. Our cohort teams work with these companies to drive engagement with HESS member customers for discount pricing and pricing\/support programs, facilitate communications, conduct regular cohort meetings, information posts on the HESS OLC and cohort listservs and coordinate other activities for collaboration among the members of these HESS cohort groups. The activities of our enterprise systems cohort groups work independently or in tandem with our contract partner and discount affiliate programs and are driven by our cohort leadership, the cohort members and the HESS Consortium. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is no annual fee for being listed as a foundational enterprise software partner but all of these partners are encouraged to be engaged with their cohort groups and be presenters and sponsors for our conferences & events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Our HESS Consortium Business Partners & Business Affiliates<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Our HESS Consortium Business Partners and Business Affiliates are crucial to help educate, inform and provide the best technologies our national membership of private, non-profit colleges and universities. Our business partners are selected and invited by the HESS Consortium based on the references and recommendations of our members, extensive research, evaluated value and excellence in pricing. HESS business partners are done by invitation only and range from a number of product and service groups in consulting, hardware \/ peripherals, SaaS products as well as other technology related areas. We have three (3) levels of business relationships: HESS Consortium Foundational Enterprise Solution Partners, HESS \/ Coalition Contract Business Partners and HESS \/ Coalition Business Affiliates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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The full listing of HESS Business Partners and Affiliates information, contacts and discount information can be found on our HESS Online Leadership Community<\/a> (HESS OLC) closed social media site (member login required). A short list of these partners can be found here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Strategic Partnership with the Coalition for College Cost Savings for Private, Non-profit Colleges & Universities<\/h5>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

In 2022, a major new strategic partnership was formed with the Coalition for College Cost Savings<\/a> (the Coalition). This partnership is unique in that both the Coalition and the HESS Consortium serve the needs of only private, non-profit colleges and universities. This new collaboration brings more savings, collaboration, subject matter expertise to both of our organizations while focusing on the unique contract needs of private institutions nationwide.  HESS is proud of our new partnership with the Coalition and plans many new partnered contracts for our collective member institutions in the future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Premier HESS \/ Coalition Partnered Contracts include:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

PLEASE NOTE: Confidential HESS \/ Coalition negotiated discount pricing is available to members only through our HESS Online Leadership Community (member login required).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Brander Group<\/strong> has been in the network and data center space for over 15 years. We have developed strategic relationships which provide us access to companies that have a need for IPv4 in ARIN, RIPE, APNIC and LACNIC regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We also worked closely with policymakers from each internet registry to understand transfer policy and market dynamics. Then, we created a process and procedure with best practices to support the growing demand of clients’ desires to sell IPv4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of our comprehensive service offering, we work with you to help facilitate IPv4 transfers legally and safely. Brander Group offers a fully managed service and assists you every step of the way. More information.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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D2L<\/strong> is a global learning innovation company helping organizations reshape the future of education and work.\u202fDriven by the belief that everyone deserves access to high-quality education, regardless of their age, ability or location. More information.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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DeepSeas<\/strong> is a Gartner Top 5 Managed Detention and Response (MDR) security provider for higher education and our exclusive HESS Consortium \/ Coalition security partner. The DeepSeas Cyber Defense Platform provides business and security leaders with a single virtual command center to manage strategic security planning and ongoing attack surface and vulnerability management, as well as 24×7 defense from cyber threats. More information.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Data is the key to success in the digital era, and next generation Oracle cloud technology is here to transform how you manage it. Whether yours is a growing company looking to implement Oracle cloud applications, or a seasoned on-premise client considering a cloud migration, our proven Oracle consulting solutions offer a fast, efficient, and simplified route to the cloud. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drivestream<\/strong> is the exclusive implementation and support partner for the HESS Collective Program<\/a> for our common enterprise administrative software program. More information.<\/a>
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Doctums<\/strong> is a management and technology consulting firm solely committed to higher education. They bring years of deep experience to provide bespoke support in strategy, administration, and the student experience, unlocking the potential of technology you already have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Doctums<\/strong> has signed on as a HESS and Collation Business Partner that includes exclusive discount rates to HESS and Coalition member institutions!
Our team brings decades of experience in higher education to tackle the most complex business challenges you may be facing. We only recruit the best in the industry and ensure that our deep sector knowledge provides education institutions with services that deliver targeted outcomes. More information.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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FileWave<\/strong> is the ultimate solution for managing multiple operating systems from one console, including Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Android and Chrome. With FileWave, IT leaders can take a fully customizable, streamlined approach to device management, asset management, and security. Higher education technology teams leverage FileWave to remotely deploy software, updates, and patches to devices, saving precious time and money, while increasing efficiency. More information.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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First American Education Finance<\/strong> is a financial services company and wholly owned subsidiary of City National Bank and their parent company, Royal Bank of Canada. For over 20 years, our specialized team has worked to develop a deep understanding of the greatest needs and challenges facing higher education institutions. Our deep experience and financial strength have enabled us to support the financing needs of more than 800 schools to help deliver the best education possible to their students. More information.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Fischer Identity<\/strong> is the leader in providing Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions tailored for higher education. With a proven track record spanning the most academic institutions in the IAM Industry, including numerous HESS members, Fischer Identity offers comprehensive solutions designed to tackle the unique IAM challenges of the higher education sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What distinguishes Fischer Identity is its deep understanding of educational institutions’ needs and complex requirements. From seamless integration with existing systems to robust identity lifecycle management and compliance functionalities, Fischer Identity empowers universities to enhance security, streamline access control, and improve user experience while realizing faster time-to-value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Furthermore, Fischer Identity’s commitment to continuous innovation ensures its solutions remain cutting-edge, ready to meet evolving needs. With unparalleled expertise and unwavering dedication to customer success, Fischer Identity continues to lead in providing IAM solutions that empower and safeguard higher education institutions in the digital age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More information.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Granite<\/strong> delivers one-stop voice and data solutions to governmental agencies, educational institutions and multi-location businesses throughout the United States and Canada. The initial goal was simple – to make sourcing and managing local and long-distance phone services easier for our customers. Granite does this by providing: \u200b Savings up to 50% \u200b\u200bon current circuit and wireless costs.<\/strong> More information.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ranked as the 3rd largest privately held insurance brokerage firm in the United States, IMA\u2019<\/strong>s Higher Education practice has a 100% Success Rate in Driving Down colleges\u2019 net cost of their Property & Casualty Insurance Program as well as their cybersecurity insurance needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As specialists in designing and implementing association-sponsored collaborative insurance programs, IMA has helped clients achieve an average of over 20% premium savings. In addition, IMA\u2019s clients have been able to increase limits and reduce deductibles while maintaining the flexibility to tailor programs for their institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For colleges not yet in the program, IMA\u2019s proprietary assessment and benchmarking process will allow CFOs and Risk Managers to efficiently and effectively quantify gaps and identify opportunities for improvement. More information.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Insight<\/strong> is our HESS Consortium Business Partner for computer and network hardware, software and peripherals with an exclusive discount to all HESS member institutions. 52% of higher education IT leaders expect their institutions\u2019 technology investment to increase between 11% and 25% over the next year<\/a>. Insight Public Sector works with you to implement specialized higher education solutions that address your ambitious goals, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n