Charlottesville, 22902, VA,
United States
WorldStrides Technographics
WorldStrides Technographics, Software Purchases, AI and Digital Transformation Initiatives
Discover the latest software purchases and digital transformation initiatives being undertaken by WorldStrides and its business and technology executives. Each quarter our research team identifies on-prem and cloud applications that are being used by the 1500 WorldStrides employees from the public (Press Releases, Customer References, Testimonials, Case Studies and Success Stories) and proprietary sources.
During our research, we have identified that WorldStrides has purchased the following applications: Oracle NetSuite ERP for ERP Financial in 2017, ADP Workforce Now for Core HR in 2012, Adobe WorkFront for Business Process Management in 2020 and the related IT decision-makers and key stakeholders.
Our database provides customer insight and contextual information on which enterprise applications and software systems WorldStrides is running and its propensity to invest more and deepen its relationship with Oracle , Odoo , ADP 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 WorldStrides revenues, which have grown to $600.0 million 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 WorldStrides 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.
WorldStrides Tech Stack and Enterprise Applications
WorldStrides ERP
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| Oracle | Epicor ERP | Oracle NetSuite ERP | ERP Financial | ERP | n/a | 2017 | 2017 |
In 2017, WorldStrides migrated from Epicor ERP to Oracle NetSuite ERP as its ERP Financial platform. The implementation established Oracle NetSuite ERP as the company wide financial backbone for the 1,500 employee professional services firm based in the United States.
The program centered on core ERP Financial capabilities, with configuration work focused on general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and billing modules. Implementation activities included chart of accounts rationalization, configuration for revenue accounting workflows and financial close automation consistent with standard ERP Financial functional patterns.
Operational scope covered corporate finance, accounting, treasury support and revenue operations across WorldStrides’ U.S. organization. The work was executed as a series of projects, reflecting phased adoption of Oracle NetSuite ERP and alignment of month end reporting, control points and transactional processing to the new system.
Project governance emphasized cross functional sponsorship from finance and program level oversight, with process standardization, role based access configuration and training to embed new workflows. WorldStrides participated in various projects to transition transactional and reporting processes from Epicor ERP into Oracle NetSuite ERP during the 2017 program.
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ERP Financial | ERP |
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2023 | 2023 |
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WorldStrides HCM
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| ADP | Legacy | ADP Workforce Now | Core HR | HCM | n/a | 2012 | 2018 |
In 2012, WorldStrides implemented ADP Workforce Now as its Core HR platform to centralize new hire onboarding, payroll data entry, and personnel record management. The deployment focused on capturing, auditing, and inputting new hire paperwork into the ADP Payroll module while maintaining an authoritative organization chart and corporate directory within the HR system.
ADP Workforce Now was configured to support onboarding workflows, payroll data capture, and directory maintenance. Functional capabilities implemented included intake and audit of new hire forms, payroll data entry and validation controls, organization chart updates, personnel record storage, and handbook distribution, with HR administrators designated as primary data stewards.
The operational rollout emphasized training new employees on using ADP Workforce Now and formalizing HR processes to update employee information across the corporate directory, organization chart, and personnel files. Governance measures centered on role based access for HR staff, documented audit steps for new hire paperwork, and ongoing procedures to assist in preparing and maintaining personnel records and handbooks.
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Recruiting, Applicant Tracking System | HCM |
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2014 | 2014 |
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WorldStrides ERP Services and Operations
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| Adobe Systems | Legacy | Adobe WorkFront | Business Process Management | ERP Services and Operations | n/a | 2020 | 2020 |
In 2020, WorldStrides implemented Adobe WorkFront as a Business Process Management platform and extended the application onto its public-facing website to capture work intake and creative requests. The deployment centralized request intake, standardized request forms, and established configurable approval workflows consistent with Business Process Management capabilities. Implementation focused on aligning website-driven requests with internal project tracking for corporate marketing, program operations, and creative services.
Adobe WorkFront was configured to support project and task orchestration, automated approval chains, portfolio visibility, and role-based access controls to govern cross-functional request handling and review cycles. Configuration emphasized workflow templates, status-driven task boards, and defined governance around intake forms and approval sequencing. Operational ownership for the Business Process Management workflows was placed with internal process leads to manage intake standards and approval routing.
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WorldStrides Collaboration
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Collaboration | Collaboration |
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2018 | 2018 |
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Collaboration | Collaboration |
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2020 | 2020 |
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WorldStrides CRM
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Marketing Automation | CRM |
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2015 | 2015 |
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Marketing Automation | CRM |
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2021 | 2021 |
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Marketing Automation | CRM |
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2024 | 2024 |
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Sales Automation, CRM, Sales Engagement | CRM |
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2021 | 2021 |
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WorldStrides ITSM
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IT Service Management | ITSM |
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2021 | 2021 |
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WorldStrides PaaS
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Transactional Email | PaaS |
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2018 | 2018 |
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WorldStrides IaaS
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Application Hosting and Computing Services | IaaS |
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2015 | 2015 |
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Application Hosting and Computing Services | IaaS |
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2016 | 2016 |
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Application Hosting and Computing Services | IaaS |
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2018 | 2018 |
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Content Delivery Network | IaaS |
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2014 | 2014 |
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Content Delivery Network | IaaS |
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2018 | 2018 |
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Content Delivery Network | IaaS |
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2020 | 2020 |
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WorldStrides CyberSecurity
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Identity and Access Management (IAM) | CyberSecurity |
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2021 | 2021 |
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Web Application Firewalls (WAF) | CyberSecurity |
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2021 | 2021 |
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IT Decision Makers and Key Stakeholders at WorldStrides
Apps Being Evaluated by WorldStrides Executives
| Date | Company | Status | Vendor | Product | Category | Market |
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| 2024-10-29 | WorldStrides | Evaluated | Greenhouse | Greenhouse ATS | Applicant Tracking System | HCM |
| 2024-08-30 | WorldStrides | Evaluated | Docebo | Docebo LMS | Learning and Development | HCM |