ESM Solutions: Ellucian Purchase & Colleague Integration

Description of the Work

• Thirdside developed a visual integration guide illustrating how ESM Solutions’ eProcurement Connector integrates with Ellucian’s Colleague and Banner systems.
• The deliverable simplified technical functionality for end users, mapping data synchronization workflows across procurement modules and ERP systems.

Objectives of the Deliverable/Project

• Explain integration points between ESM’s eProcurement solution and Ellucian’s ERP systems.
• Present technical content in an accessible, visual format for procurement, IT, and finance audiences.
• Support ESM’s marketing, sales enablement, and implementation training materials.

Target Audience

Procurement and IT administrators in higher education, particularly institutions using Ellucian’s ERP platforms.

Client

ESM Solutions Corporation.

Timeframe to Complete the Work

3–4 weeks from technical documentation to final layout and publication.

Measures of Success

• Improved clarity among ESM and Ellucian clients regarding integration functionality.
• Adoption of the design as a reference in implementation and sales decks.

Specific Role of the Offeror on the Project

• Thirdside led information design, content organization, and visual development.
• Collaborated with ESM’s integration engineers and client success teams to ensure technical precision.

Constraints Imposed by the Client

• Integration details required alignment with current API functionality and product release timelines.
• Content required approval from both ESM and Ellucian technical leads.

Quality Assurance Process

Visual QA for data accuracy, brand compliance, and readability across digital and print formats.

Other Pertinent Information

This project highlights Thirdside’s ability to distill technical integration data into accessible, visually structured communication that bridges product, marketing, and client education needs.