Frends iPaaS simplifies how higher education institutions connect student information systems, learning platforms, research tools and administrative applications — all while preparing IT landscapes for the AI-driven future.
Higher education faces mounting expectations from students, faculty, and regulators — demanding digital-first services, cost efficiency and resilience, while operating with increasingly fragmented IT landscapes.
Many universities rely on decades-old student information and administrative systems that cannot keep pace with modern learning platforms or AI-driven tools.
Institutions must balance tight budgets with the demand for digital transformation, avoiding costly “rip and replace” system overhauls.
From admissions and learning management systems to research infrastructure and HR/finance software, universities manage an exceptionally diverse set of applications that often don’t talk to each other.
From admissions to graduation, Frends orchestrates processes across SIS, CRM, and LMS systems, ensuring data consistency and freeing staff from repetitive manual tasks.
Frends bridges outdated on-premise systems with modern SaaS tools and AI applications, enabling universities to extend the life of existing investments while embracing innovation.
Frends supports researchers by automating data collection, integrating with cloud-based analysis tools, and ensuring compliance with data governance and funding requirements.
With built-in monitoring, logging, and automated documentation, Frends helps institutions ensure data security, GDPR compliance, and provide audit-ready visibility into all integrations.
Frends integrates application portals, student information systems and payment platforms, automating admissions workflows and ensuring seamless data handoffs from prospect to enrolled student.
Frends connects learning management systems (LMS) to student information system (SIS), authentication systems and communication platforms to deliver a unified student experience.
Universities with smart campus projects can connect IoT platforms to campus management systems, allowing real-time monitoring of energy use, building security, and equipment management — all through a single, easy-to-use interface.
"With Frends, we can operate and understand everything without technical knowledge.."
Patrick Maltusch
Head of Integration, Aalto University
Proven ROI: Why educational institutions choose Frends
