Welcome to the OculusIT Blog
Our latest thoughts on Higher Education IT trends, challenges, and more.
Data-Driven Leadership: Turning Campus Dashboards into Student Success Strategies
September 15th, 2025
Higher education institutions have more data than ever before, from enrollment figures and financial aid records to retention trends and course performance. Yet many campus leaders still struggle to turn this wealth of information into clear, actionable insights. The paradox is that while data is abundant, decision-making often remains slow, siloed, and reactive………………..Read more
24×7 IT Support Isn’t a Luxury Anymore: It’s a Student Retention Strategy
September 8th, 2025
Students today expect digital experiences to be on par with what they receive in the consumer world. Whether it is registering for classes, accessing learning platforms, or receiving timely financial aid updates, their first impression of an institution often comes through technology. Yet when systems crash late at night, or support tickets sit unanswered for hours, frustration builds quickly………………..Read more
From Enrollment to Finance: Unlocking the Full Potential of Your Campus ERP
September 2nd, 2025
From AI to Real-World Wins: My Top Goals for EDUCAUSE 2025
August 18th, 2025
Rebuilding ERP Support in 2025: What CIOs Need Beyond Implementation
August 4th, 2025
How Colleges Leverage Summer to Upgrade IT Before Fall 2025
July 7th, 2025
Balancing Learning Analytics with Student Privacy in EdTech
June 30th, 2025
Why Is Your ERP System Slowing Down Student Success?
May 27th, 2025
What Happens When Students Bring Malware to Campus?
March 24th, 2025
Opportunities and Challenges for Higher Ed’s Tech Leaders
March 17th, 2025
How can Higher Ed Institutions Effectively Evaluate HECVAT?
March 10th, 2025
Top 5 Technology Trends Shaping Higher Education in 2025
January 20th, 2025
Enhancing Student Experience with IT Outsourcing
January 13th, 2025
The Rising Ransomware Threat: Is Your Institution Safe?
November 18th, 2024
Empowering Students: Cybersecurity Awareness Initiatives for Campus Life
October 14th, 2024
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Fortifying Your Defenses in Higher Education
October 07th, 2024
Embrace Managed Security Services for a Secure New Year in 2024!
December 28, 2023
Cybersecurity Challenges Unique to Higher Ed: How CISOs Can Help
October 03, 2023
Don’t Skip the Basics: Cybersecurity Essentials for Back-to-School Success
September 14, 2023
The Biggest Concerns Facing Higher Education CIOs
April 26, 2023
A Day in the Life of an OculusIT SOC Analyst
April 21, 2023
ChatGPT and its Impact on Higher Education Security
March 15, 2023
Top 3 IT Staff Augmentation Trends for 2023
Jan 31, 2023
Up the Ante on your Institution’s Network Operations
Jan 20, 2023
Top 6 Reasons to Boost Cybersecurity in Higher Education
Sept 30, 2022
5 Signs It’s Time to Work with a Virtual CISO
June 22, 2022
