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Bright Horizons Technographics
Bright Horizons Technographics, Software Purchases, AI and Digital Transformation Initiatives
Discover the latest software purchases and digital transformation initiatives being undertaken by Bright Horizons and its business and technology executives. Each quarter our research team identifies on-prem and cloud applications that are being used by the 31400 Bright Horizons employees from the public (Press Releases, Customer References, Testimonials, Case Studies and Success Stories) and proprietary sources.
During our research, we have identified that Bright Horizons has purchased the following applications: Oracle PeopleSoft ERP for ERP Financial in 2017, Sterling Background Check for BackGround Screening in 2017, MRI Software AMTDirect Lease Accounting for Lease Management in 2016 and the related IT decision-makers and key stakeholders.
Our database provides customer insight and contextual information on which enterprise applications and software systems Bright Horizons is running and its propensity to invest more and deepen its relationship with Oracle , Sterling Talent Solutions , Phenom or identify new suppliers as part of their overall Digital and IT transformation projects to stay competitive, fend off threats from disruptive forces, or comply with internal mandates to improve overall enterprise efficiency.
We have been analyzing Bright Horizons revenues, which have grown to $2.40 billion in 2024, plus its IT budget and roadmap, cloud software purchases, aggregating massive amounts of data points that form the basis of our forecast assumptions for Bright Horizons intention to invest in emerging technologies such as AI, Machine Learning, IoT, Blockchain, Autonomous Database or in cloud-based ERP, HCM, CRM, EPM, Procurement or Treasury applications.
Bright Horizons Tech Stack and Enterprise Applications
Bright Horizons ERP
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| Oracle | Legacy | Oracle PeopleSoft ERP | ERP Financial | ERP | n/a | 2017 | 2017 |
In 2017, Bright Horizons implemented Oracle PeopleSoft ERP. The deployment addressed ERP Financial processes to centralize core finance and procurement workflows across the corporate organization.
Implementation work encompassed the PeopleSoft internal self-service portal and coordination with the Jaggaer eProcurement system, with staff administering both environments and maintaining documentation. The program included a project to replace the corporate pcard program while members of the core team executed PeopleSoft upgrade activities. Operational responsibilities included Tier II technical support for procurement issues and ownership of end user training materials for the PeopleSoft portal.
Governance followed a core team model, with finance business analysts embedded in project teams to configure financial controls, procure-to-pay workflows, and self-service capabilities. Administrative and support activities were delivered from Watertown, MA and covered finance and procurement business functions. Oracle PeopleSoft ERP as implemented served as the enterprise ERP Financial backbone for transactional finance, procurement administration, and internal self-service.
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Bright Horizons HCM
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| Sterling Talent Solutions | Legacy | Sterling Background Check | BackGround Screening | HCM | n/a | 2017 | 2017 |
In 2017 Bright Horizons implemented Sterling Background Check to centralize BackGround Screening within its talent acquisition and onboarding workflows. The deployment supported East Coast divisions and operated in a high volume recruiting environment that processed roughly 100K applicants and 10K hires annually.
Sterling Background Check was configured to deliver core screening capabilities including E Verify, criminal background checks, drug screens, and employment and education verification. The implementation emphasized high throughput screening and scheduling, embedding verification status into candidate pipelines to maintain consistent candidate experience from source to hire.
The Sterling Background Check implementation was integrated with the company ATS and Workday for HRIS reporting and onboarding status tracking, ensuring screening results flowed into HR workflows and compliance reports. Data synchronization between Sterling Background Check, the ATS database, and Workday was used to preserve record integrity and to support operational reporting across recruiting and HR teams.
Governance included standardized screening workflows, OFCCP related training, and HRIS and ATS training and mentoring for recruiting staff and hiring managers. Operational responsibilities spanned recruiting, HR business partners, and hiring managers on the East Coast, and the program was supported by large scale sourcing and event activity that increased applicant flow by 60 to 70 percent according to internal sourcing records.
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Candidate Relationship Management | HCM |
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2018 | 2018 |
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Compensation Management | HCM |
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2018 | 2018 |
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Core HR | HCM |
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2017 | 2017 |
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Payroll | HCM |
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2017 | 2017 |
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Recruiting, Applicant Tracking System | HCM |
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2017 | 2017 |
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Talent Management | HCM |
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2018 | 2018 |
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Workforce Management | HCM |
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2022 | 2023 |
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Bright Horizons ERP Services and Operations
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| MRI Software | Legacy | MRI Software AMTDirect Lease Accounting | Lease Management | ERP Services and Operations | n/a | 2016 | 2016 |
In 2016 Bright Horizons implemented MRI Software AMTDirect Lease Accounting to centralize lease accounting and recordkeeping. The deployment used MRI Software AMTDirect Lease Accounting as the company's Lease Management system to support corporate real estate and finance functions, and Bright Horizons is listed as a customer on the AMTDirect customer page.
The implementation established a centralized lease repository and configured standard Lease Management capabilities including lease abstraction, contract indexing, and accounting schedule generation. MRI Software AMTDirect Lease Accounting was configured to produce right of use asset and lease liability schedules, amortization and journal posting outputs for accounting consumption, aligning system configuration with lease accounting workflows.
Operational coverage focused on finance and real estate teams responsible for lease administration and accounting across Bright Horizons facilities. The implementation emphasized controlled data capture and standardized metadata fields to ensure consistent lease records and to support auditability and reporting workflows within the Lease Management domain.
Governance centered on centralized ownership of lease data, standardized abstraction and approval workflows, and creation of audit trails and control points for lease amendments and renewals. Change control and procedural documentation accompanied the rollout to embed consistent lease accounting practices in finance and real estate operations.
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Bright Horizons Analytics and BI
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Analytics and BI | Analytics and BI |
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2013 | 2018 |
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Analytics and BI | Analytics and BI |
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2016 | 2018 |
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Bright Horizons Collaboration
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Audio Video and Web Conferencing | Collaboration |
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2017 | 2017 |
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Audio Video and Web Conferencing | Collaboration |
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2018 | 2018 |
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Event Management | Collaboration |
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2021 | 2021 |
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Bright Horizons Content Management
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Web Content Management | Content Management |
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2013 | 2013 |
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Web Content Management | Content Management |
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2017 | 2017 |
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Bright Horizons eCommerce
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Product Information Management | eCommerce |
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2021 | 2021 |
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Bright Horizons CRM
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Account Based Marketing | CRM |
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2020 | 2020 |
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Customer Experience | CRM |
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2018 | 2018 |
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Marketing Automation | CRM |
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2018 | 2018 |
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Marketing Automation | CRM |
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2016 | 2016 |
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Marketing Automation | CRM |
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2019 | 2019 |
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Marketing Automation | CRM |
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2019 | 2019 |
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Marketing Automation | CRM |
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2020 | 2020 |
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Sales Automation, CRM, Sales Engagement | CRM |
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2021 | 2021 |
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Sales Engagement | CRM |
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2015 | 2015 |
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Bright Horizons ITSM
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Application Performance Management | ITSM |
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2015 | 2015 |
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Bright Horizons TRM
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Governance, Risk and Compliance | TRM |
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2020 | 2020 |
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Governance, Risk and Compliance | TRM |
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2020 | 2020 |
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Bright Horizons PaaS
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Transactional Email | PaaS |
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2018 | 2018 |
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Transactional Email | PaaS |
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2021 | 2021 |
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Bright Horizons IaaS
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Application Hosting and Computing Services | IaaS |
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2014 | 2014 |
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Application Hosting and Computing Services | IaaS |
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2014 | 2014 |
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Application Hosting and Computing Services | IaaS |
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2014 | 2014 |
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Backup as a Service (BaaS) | IaaS |
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2014 | 2014 |
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Backup as a Service (BaaS) | IaaS |
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2014 | 2014 |
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Cloud Storage | IaaS |
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2014 | 2014 |
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Content Delivery Network | IaaS |
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2013 | 2013 |
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Content Delivery Network | IaaS |
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2018 | 2018 |
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Digital Workspace | IaaS |
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2013 | 2013 |
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Single Sign-On (SSO) | IaaS |
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2020 | 2020 |
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Bright Horizons CyberSecurity
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Identity and Access Management (IAM) | CyberSecurity |
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2020 | 2020 |
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Secure Email Gateways (SEGs) | CyberSecurity |
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2017 | 2017 |
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IT Decision Makers and Key Stakeholders at Bright Horizons
Apps Being Evaluated by Bright Horizons Executives
| Date | Company | Status | Vendor | Product | Category | Market |
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| 2025-01-15 | Bright Horizons | Evaluated | TimeClock Plus | TimeClock Plus | Time and Attendance | HCM |
| 2024-10-18 | Bright Horizons | Evaluated | Chatwoot | Chatwoot Live Chat | Chatbots and Conversational AI | AI-Powered Application |
| 2024-06-10 | Bright Horizons | Evaluated | Oracle | Oracle ESG & Sustainability Reporting | Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) | EPM |