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Entrinsik Honored with Ellucian's Innovation Excellence Award

Entrinsik, renowned for its expertise in data analytics and business intelligence solutions, has proudly announced its recognition by Ellucian as a recipient of the Partner Award for Innovation Excellence. This prestigious award highlights Entrinsik's innovative Informer AI platform, which has significantly elevated the educational experience within Ellucian's global partner ecosystem. The award was presented during the Ellucian Live 2026 event held in Denver, Colorado.

Celebrating Innovation in Higher Education

The Ellucian Partner Awards aim to celebrate outstanding accomplishments and innovative contributions that partners make toward enhancing customer experiences. Entrinsik was selected for the Innovation Excellence honor after demonstrating the most transformative and impactful innovation within the Ellucian community. Its Informer AI, a governed AI tool built on Entrinsik's flagship Informer business intelligence platform, is recognized for its significant ability to improve how students, faculty, and staff access personalized and trusted intelligence.

For years, Informer has seamlessly integrated with the Ellucian ecosystem, with numerous educational institutions depending on it for insightful reporting and analytics utilizing data drawn from Ellucian's Student platform, which is powered by Banner and Colleague systems. Unlike general AI solutions, Informer AI operates on authentic institutional data ensuring that responses remain contextual, secure, and traceable.

Measurable Results and User Satisfaction

The award is supported by impressive metrics reflecting the positive outcomes driven by Informer AI implementations:

• - A 96% student satisfaction rating for AI functionalities in campus portals.
• - A 70% reduction in follow-up issues related to financial aid during orientation.
• - A substantial 75% decrease in outstanding graduation fees.
• - 24/7 personalized student assistance achieved without increasing staff workload.

Beyond providing real-time support, Informer AI also facilitates 1-to-1 AI tutoring tailored to individual student needs and course materials, as well as AI Instructor Assistants that bolster teaching and enhance student engagement.

One notable implementation of this technology can be seen at California Lutheran University, where the Ask Gumby AI Assistant, built on Informer, has been instrumental in providing tailored support to the university community. This initiative earned the 2025 Tambellini Group Future Campus Award due to its considerable impact on student learning outcomes. Similarly, at Coker University, the Striker Assistant exemplifies how the governed AI framework effectively serves smaller institutions by granting students access to crucial academic and institutional information through one streamlined interface.

Building a Collaborative Future

Entrinsik's relationship with the Ellucian ecosystem is robust, earning the Ellucian SaaS Verified badges for both Colleague and Banner offerings. The Informer AI platform operates directly within Ellucian Experience, maintaining existing governance and policy structures, which facilitates secure access to institutional data without necessitating additional systems.

Brad Leupen, CEO of Entrinsik, expressed pride in the honor, stating, "Winning the Ellucian Innovation Excellence Award is one of the most meaningful recognitions in Entrinsik's history. This validates our innovative, governed approach to AI in higher education, which remains grounded in trusted data frameworks. We are grateful to Ellucian, our partner institutions, and our hardworking team for making this possible."

Madhavi W. Chandra, Chief Product Strategy Officer at Entrinsik, added that their early commitment to developing governed AI, rather than generic solutions, has positioned them advantageously. She highlighted that Informer AI's root in institutional data ensures its effectiveness across diverse campuses. The award signals a promising trajectory for Entrinsik, as they continue to evolve, laying groundwork for future innovations that have yet to be imagined.

About Entrinsik

Entrinsik has been a pioneer in providing software solutions that empower organizations to leverage data while enhancing operational efficiency. With a legacy spanning over 40 years, they have established themselves as leaders in the fields of business intelligence, analytics, and data management. Their flagship product, Informer, exemplifies their commitment to secure and user-friendly data access, while Enrole, their online registration and e-commerce platform, supports various educational programs.

Entrinsik operates from Raleigh, NC, delivering innovative solutions to thousands of clients in education, healthcare, manufacturing, insurance, and finance sectors. To learn more, visit Entrinsik's official site.

About Ellucian

Ellucian plays a vital role in advancing higher education by partnering with approximately 3,000 clients across 50 countries, benefitting over 21 million students worldwide. Their AI-enhanced platform is tailored to meet the distinct needs of educational institutions, offering tools necessary for recruitment, enrollment, retention, and a holistic student experience. For further details on Ellucian's solutions, visit Ellucian's website.