Build or Buy? Choosing the Right Data Warehouse for Higher Education

November 8, 2023
In this episode of the Holistic Success Show, Dr. Kelly Dore and Adam Tarnowsky, Senior Product Manager of Analytics at Acuity Insights, discuss how higher education institutions can choose between building or buying a data warehouse. They explore how data warehouses support accreditation, continuous quality improvement (CQI), student performance tracking, and breaking down data silos across departments.
The conversation covers the pros and cons of each approach, hidden costs, and key considerations like technical infrastructure, maintenance, and stakeholder alignment. Learn how turnkey solutions can fast-track impact and why some institutions may still choose to build from scratch.
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