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As a Bromcom staffer I’m not able to give an impartial view, but I can share that Corinium Education Trust are a small MAT who have experience of both Arbor and Bromcom, and you can read about their journey here. Please read and feel free to draw your own conclusions: https://bromcom.com/whitepaper/why-mis-flexibility-and-configurability-matter

David Moran, former CEO of one of the biggest MATs in the country, has written a white paper on the importance of flexibility and configurability in an MIS. David provides some insights and examples, drawing on Corinium MAT as a case study, and their experience to date: The selection of the right Management Information System (MIS) is a pivotal decision that can significantly impact the daily operations and long-term success of a school or academy. Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) and individual schools often engage in extensive evaluations and comparisons when considering different MIS solutions. Feature checklists, technical specifications, and sales pitches are just some of the aspects that weigh into the decision-making process. However, as many institutions have discovered, there is often more to an MIS than what meets the eye in the initial evaluation. The story of Corinium Education Trust provides an enlightening case study. The trust, comprising a secondary school and three primary schools, embarked on a journey to enhance its MIS by transitioning from SIMS to Arbor. The decision was made with optimism and expectations of improved efficiency, streamlined processes, and better data management. However, the trust soon found itself facing challenges and limitations within that were not apparent during the selection process... Read more

Anyone interested in this topic should read this article Phil wrote earlier this year: Guest Blog: Cloud computing in 2023 & the schools MIS market | Bromcom MIS As Phil says, 'The 50% of UK schools who are still running a non-cloud MIS want to be sure that when they upgrade to the cloud, they will get the full benefit of a platform that will stay up-to-date – rather than end up still having to wrestle with outdated technology and unsatisfactory managed services.'

Corinium Education Trust is a growing and forward-looking multi-academy trust based in Cirencester, Gloucestershire. Having had to make the difficult decision to switch MIS twice in the space of 18 months, Trust CEO Chiquita Henson said: ‘Our schools are happy that Bromcom has met their needs and they are excited by the positive impact that the rollout of further features will have upon learning, teacher workload and parental engagement.’ Headteacher of Cirencester Deer Park School, Richard Clutterbuck said: ‘Moving to Bromcom has been a breath of fresh air’. Read the full case study here: Corinium Education Trust moves to Cloud MIS | Bromcom

Check out this new video by Phil Wainewright, CEO of Procullux Ventures, exploring the developments in MIS cloud technology in the past few years. 'Cloud' may not always mean what you think it does - and Phil explains why some options on the market may not deliver all the benefits you expect. Procullux Ventures: Cloud computing and the schools MIS market | Bromcom

Cloud MIS isn’t only about anytime and anywhere access, but about the ability to develop and improve solutions with agility. Phil Wainewright, CEO of Procullux Ventures, has produced a video exploring the developments in cloud technology in the past few years, and explains why not all MIS are able to deliver the same benefits to users. Check it out, and let us know your thoughts: Procullux Ventures: Cloud computing and the schools MIS market | Bromcom

“Moving to Bromcom has been a breath of fresh air.” Corinium Education Trust is a growing and forward-looking multi-academy trust based in Cirencester, Gloucestershire. They decided to move away from their legacy on-premises Management Information System during 2022 and knew that they wanted the flexibility and cost savings associated with a cloud-based MIS. However, the first cloud MIS that the Trust selected – Arbor – did not meet the school’s needs, and lacked the functionality and flexibility that they needed to meet the aims of their schools and the Trust overall… Read the full case study (part one) here: Corinium Education Trust moves to Cloud MIS | Bromcom

Last academic year, Coventry City Council migrated 45 of their schools over to Bromcom in just three weeks! Find out what Coventry's Systems Lead Ollie Burnett has to say about the experience, the value of support teams, and other insights, in a 'fireside chat' with Nick Finnemore: EP. 043 – Edtech Thought Leader Q&A: Ollie Burnett, Coventry City Council - FINNEMORE CONSULTING

Since launching the UK’s first AI powered MIS at BETT this year, Bromcom developers have been working on exciting new ways for artificial intelligence to be integrated in the system. More than just a chatbot, our vision is for it to be an indispensable personal assistant, able to help interrogate data, generate insights, and all the heavy lifting that until now has taken significant time and effort. Take a look at what Bromcom AI can already do, and a sneak preview of what is coming soon… Know Your School Better With Bromcom AI | Bromcom Cloud MIS

Bromcom is a tireless advocate for fair procurement practices in the MIS sector. As such, we read with interest a blog by Paul Wyatt-Pike on Ethical Procurement in Education: Referrals v Kickbacks: The increasing chatter around ethical procurement has become more prominent, particularly due to the thoughtful contributions from the Wisdom Partnership and experts like Finnemore Consulting. I couldn’t resist adding my observations to the conversation. Specifically, I focus on Local Authority schools; I will reference MIS only for context, shedding light on the often blurred lines between kickbacks and referral fees... Read more. Anyone interested in this topic may also like to know that there is an independently run, public LinkedIn group on the topic of school IT procurement – it aims to raise awareness of procurement best practice: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12863531/.

To celebrate sponsoring the Edugeek MIS Forum this year, Bromcom is offering the chance for someone to win a £100 Virgin Experience voucher. It couldn't be simpler to enter: 1. Go to our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7104340355281498112 2. Follow us 3. Respond to the topical education poll question Entries close this Sunday 10th so don't delay - and good luck!

When the opportunity arose to sponsor this forum for all things MIS-related, we jumped at the chance. Bromcom has 30+ years' experience of the education sector, and we hope we understand your MIS needs better than anyone. We were the first supplier to develop a cloud-based MIS and Finance solution, and in 2023 we were the first to incorporate the power of AI into our MIS - a truly groundbreaking development for school management. If you are looking at MIS options for a school, MAT or LA, or have any questions about what Bromcom can offer, please reach out - we love a good chat. https://www.bromcom.com