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Modernizing Core Systems

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Modernizing core systems

FY2026 marked significant progress in Virginia Tech’s multi-year effort to modernize the university’s 29-year-old enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, with the transition of the Student Information System nearing launch and groundwork laid for future modernization of finance, HR, research administration, and advancement systems.

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    The Foundation of University Operations

    Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems support essential university operations, including student information, human capital management, and finance, enabling critical academic, administrative, and business processes.

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    The Need for Modernization

    Modernizing aging enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems will reduce operational risks, streamline business processes, and improve flexibility through cloud-based technology.

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    Replacing the Student Information System

    FY2026 Student Information System modernization efforts prepared My Virginia Tech to replace HokieSPA through extensive development, integration, testing, and launch readiness activities.

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    Preparing for Future Phases of ERP Modernization

    FY2026 ERP modernization planning established roadmaps, funding strategies, and implementation plans for future upgrades to finance, human capital management, research administration, and advancement systems.