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Harvard University Technographics
Harvard University Technographics, Software Purchases, AI and Digital Transformation Initiatives
Discover the latest software purchases and digital transformation initiatives being undertaken by Harvard University and its business and technology executives. Each quarter our research team identifies on-prem and cloud applications that are being used by the 19000 Harvard University employees from the public (Press Releases, Customer References, Testimonials, Case Studies and Success Stories) and proprietary sources.
During our research, we have identified that Harvard University has purchased the following applications: Oracle E-Business Suite for ERP Financial in 2018, Infinite BrassRing ( Formerly IBM Kenexa BrassRing ) for Applicant Tracking System in 2016, Siemens Building X for Building Management System in 2024 and the related IT decision-makers and key stakeholders.
Our database provides customer insight and contextual information on which enterprise applications and software systems Harvard University is running and its propensity to invest more and deepen its relationship with Oracle , Citigroup , Infinite Computer Solutions 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 Harvard University revenues, which have grown to $6.70 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 Harvard University 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.
Harvard University Tech Stack and Enterprise Applications
Harvard University ERP
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| Oracle | Legacy | Oracle E-Business Suite | ERP Financial | ERP | n/a | 2018 | 2018 |
In 2018, Harvard University implemented Oracle E-Business Suite to manage its financial enterprise, placing Oracle E-Business Suite at the center of its ERP Financial operations. The Oracle Systems team serves as product manager for the financial system of record and is responsible for delivering projects and supporting end users across Harvard.
Oracle E-Business Suite modules explicitly managed by the Oracle Systems team include Accounts Payable, Accounts Payable Adjustment Form for Assets, Accounts Receivable, iReceivables & Collections, CAPS, Cash Management CMRA, Chart Security Maintenance Application CSMA, Chart of Accounts GL Validator, Fixed Assets, General Ledger, GL-PCR, PCard, WEB ADI, Web Reimbursement History Inquiry, and iPro Requisition History Inquiry. These modules provide the core functional capabilities for transaction processing, ledger maintenance, asset accounting, procurement inquiry, and reimbursement tracking consistent with ERP Financial system scope.
The environment is operated as the university wide system of record for financial transactions and supports processing for all tubs at the university, with no planned outages reported through Oracle Systems alerts and planned outage communications. Operational coverage emphasizes chart security maintenance and GL validation, and the Oracle Systems team manages incident alerts, project delivery cycles, and end user support across departments.
Governance is centralized under the Oracle Systems team, which governs chart security workflows, GL validation procedures, and application level controls within Oracle E-Business Suite. Harvard University Oracle E-Business Suite ERP Financial processes financial transactions across the university and is managed to preserve transactional integrity and continuity of core financial business functions.
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Payment Processing | ERP |
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2015 | 2015 |
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Harvard University HCM
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| Infinite Computer Solutions | Legacy | Infinite BrassRing ( Formerly IBM Kenexa BrassRing ) | Applicant Tracking System | HCM | n/a | 2016 | 2016 |
In 2016, Harvard University deployed Infinite BrassRing ( Formerly IBM Kenexa BrassRing ) as its Applicant Tracking System. The implementation places Infinite BrassRing on Harvard’s public careers portal at the BrassRing careers URL, providing a centralized application intake and candidate self-service entry point for faculty, staff, and student recruiting.
The implementation focuses on core Applicant Tracking System capabilities typical for higher education recruiting, including job requisition publishing to the career site, applicant submission and profile management, configurable hiring workflows and routing for committee reviews, and recruiter-facing candidate search and dashboard functionality. Operational coverage aligns with central HR talent acquisition teams and campus departments that post roles, with governance enforced through standardized requisition approval steps and embedded workflow controls within the hiring process.
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Core HR | HCM |
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2001 | 2002 |
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HR Compliance | HCM |
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2018 | 2018 |
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Interview Scheduling | HCM |
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2021 | 2021 |
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Learning and Development | HCM |
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2020 | 2020 |
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Payroll | HCM |
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2001 | 2002 |
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Time and Attendance | HCM |
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2024 | 2025 |
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Harvard University ERP Services and Operations
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| Siemens | Legacy | Siemens Building X | Building Management System | ERP Services and Operations | Synergy Systems | 2024 | 2024 |
In 2024 Harvard University deployed Siemens Building X as a Building Management System for the Science & Engineering Complex in the United States. The implementation centers on a Siemens Building X Lifecycle Twin to support facilities operations and specialized monitoring at the complex.
The deployment leverages the Siemens Building X Lifecycle Twin module to establish a digital twin based operational layer, enabling asset lifecycle management, condition monitoring, operational dashboards, and workflow orchestration for facilities teams. Configuration focused on lifecycle and digital twin operations, mapping physical assets into an asset registry and instrumenting continuous monitoring capabilities common to Building Management System implementations.
Contractors assembled the Lifecycle Twin and the overall solution was delivered by Synergy Systems, with the implementation integrated against on site building sensors and control endpoints to feed the digital twin and monitoring layers. Operational scope is concentrated on the Science & Engineering Complex, supporting facilities operations and specialized monitoring functions for laboratory and research spaces.
Governance and rollout were organized around commissioned lifecycle handover and operationalization processes, with Synergy Systems overseeing delivery and commissioning activities. The narrative describes Harvard University Siemens Building X Building Management System supporting facilities operations and asset management through a lifecycle twin architecture.
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Enterprise Asset Management | ERP Services and Operations |
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2019 | 2019 |
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Harvard University AI Development
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AI infrastructure | AI Development |
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2025 | 2025 |
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Harvard University Collaboration
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Audio Video and Web Conferencing | Collaboration |
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2019 | 2019 |
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Harvard University Content Management
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Digital Asset Management | Content Management |
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2010 | 2010 |
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Digital Signing | Content Management |
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2023 | 2023 |
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Harvard University CRM
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Call Center, Customer Experience | CRM |
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2015 | 2015 |
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Marketing Automation | CRM |
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2013 | 2014 |
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Harvard University ITSM
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Application Performance Management | ITSM |
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2021 | 2021 |
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Harvard University PLM and Engineering
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Geographic Information System | PLM and Engineering |
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2020 | 2020 |
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Geology and Seismic Data Processing, Geographic Information System | PLM and Engineering |
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2022 | 2022 |
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Harvard University IaaS
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Application Hosting and Computing Services | IaaS |
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2018 | 2018 |
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Backup as a Service (BaaS) | IaaS |
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2021 | 2021 |
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Backup as a Service (BaaS) | IaaS |
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2020 | 2020 |
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IT Decision Makers and Key Stakeholders at Harvard University
Apps Being Evaluated by Harvard University Executives
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| 2025-11-18 | Harvard University | Evaluated | PTC | PTC Windchill | Product Lifecycle Management | PLM and Engineering |
| 2025-11-18 | Harvard University | Evaluated | Bloomberg | Bloomberg Terminal | Investment Research and Market Intelligence | Investment Management |
| 2025-11-12 | Harvard University | Evaluated | Intercom | Intercom Fin ChatBot | Chatbots and Conversational AI | AI-Powered Application |
| 2025-11-06 | Harvard University | Evaluated |
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Procurement | Procurement |
| 2025-11-06 | Harvard University | Evaluated |
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Core HR | HCM |
| 2025-10-20 | Harvard University | Evaluated |
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Customer Support | CRM |
| 2025-09-26 | Harvard University | Evaluated |
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3D Modeling | PLM and Engineering |
| 2025-09-17 | Harvard University | Evaluated |
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Analytics and BI | Analytics and BI |
| 2025-09-17 | Harvard University | Evaluated |
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Asset and Wealth Management | Investment Management |
| 2025-09-15 | Harvard University | Evaluated |
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Portfolio and Investment Management | Investment Management |