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RIO Education Recognized as a Visionary in 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Higher Education SaaS Student Information Systems
RIO Education has earned a spot as a Visionary in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Higher Education SaaS Student Information Systems. This marks the second time the company has received this recognition, highlighting our commitment to advancing student information solutions in higher education. The Gartner Magic Quadrant evaluates providers based on their Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute, offering a clear picture of how companies perform in a competitive and e
From Silos to Insights: Why RIO Education as Your "Source of Truth" is the Key to Institutional AI
In the traditional campus ecosystem, student data is often a fractured puzzle. Financial records live in one basement, learning progress sits in a cloud-based LMS, and enrollment details reside somewhere in between. For years, the dream was to find one system that did it all. But the landscape has changed. To be truly agile, institutions don’t need one tool that does everything—they need one source of truth that connects everything. The RIO Connect Architecture: Best-of-Bree
How do I leverage Agentforce?
In 2026, the post-secondary landscape is diverging. On one side, institutions are struggling with "legacy lock-in" (outdated systems that can't talk to AI); on the other, schools are leveraging Agentic AI to automate the entire student lifecycle. RIO Education represents the "Best of Both Worlds" bridge—a full-strength SIS that lives natively on the Salesforce platform, allowing you to rapidly leverage your investment in Agentforce. 1. RIO Education: A production ready Stud
AI in Higher Ed: 5 Big Lessons from the Front Lines
Everyone is talking about AI at conferences, but putting it to work inside a university system is a different story. Recently, we integrated OpenAI and Google Gemini into RIO Education to help with things like scoring applications and summarizing student progress. We didn’t just learn about "tech"—we learned how AI actually fits into campus life. Here are our top five takeaways. 1. AI is a Tool, Not the Boss In higher education, "full automation" is a big risk. We learned th
The "Strategy of Agility": How Modern Education Institutions Balance AI Innovation and Stability
In the higher education boardroom, the conversation has shifted. It’s no longer "Should we use AI?" but rather, "How do we experiment with AI without breaking our core operations?" This is the classic tension: Experimentation vs. Formal Planning. For years, these two forces were at odds. Experimentation was fast and siloed; formal planning was slow and often obsolete by the time it was implemented. But in 2026, a new model is emerging—defined by a "Stable Core" that empowers
How Student Information Systems Transform Education Management
Managing higher education institutions involves juggling many complex tasks. From enrolment to course management, student records to...
Effective Strategies for Student Management
Supporting your students effectively is crucial for higher education institutions. It ensures smooth operations, enhances student...
RIO Education's Customisation Templates get you RIO Ready, faster.
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RIO Education recognized in the latest analyst research
We're doing cartwheels here after being recognized as a Commander in the latest Tambellini Group Startchart for 2025 . Reach out if you...
RIO Lifelong Learning has been recognized in Gartner® Market Guide for Continuing Education and Workforce Development Solutions
Gartner's 2024 Market Guide highlights the changing landscape of higher education and the need for institutions to focus on innovative...
5 Signs You need a new SIS
How does an institution know when it is time to replace their student information system? #RIOEducation's Chief Deliver Officer, Terry...
RIO Education is a representative vendor in Gartner Hype Cycle for Higher Education, 2024
Gartner's Hype Cycle highlights technologies and practices that enhance the experience for students, faculty, staff, researchers and...
RIO Education named in the IDC MarketScape: North America Higher Education SaaS and Cloud-Enabled Student Information Systems 2024 Vendor Assessment
International Data Corporation's (IDC) research was conducted to provide guidance for higher education IT leaders seeking to migrate to a...
RIO Education recognized by Gartner in the 2024 Gartner Market Guide for Higher Education Student Information Systems
According to Gartner, the student information system (SIS) market continues to transform as vendor development of new SaaS SISs fosters...
Anything, Anywhere, Anytime: the future of Higher Education
Education is on the move with an accelerated shift to more flexible, digital, and accessible learning environments that adapt to...
Study Group United Kingdom
Study Group is a global education company that specializes in preparing international students for academic success. They partner with...
Saint Joseph's College of Maine
Located on Sebago Lake in Standish, Maine, Saint Joseph's College of Maine boasts over 40 programs including Nursing, Education & Business. Scheduled Project duration 5 months Scheduled Go-live date 2025 RIO features in use RIO Admissions Technologies involved Salesforce, RIO Education SIS
Coming Soon ... Universitat Oberta de Catalunya
Universitat Oberta de Catalunya was created in 1995 as the world's first university with a virtual campus. Also embarking on a large...
Matrix Education
Australia's #1 choice for Year 3 - 12 tutoring in English, Maths and Science. Trusted by over 5000 students from 250 schools. Kicking...
Richmond American University London
RAUL went live with RIO Education for Admissions and Full SIS for their administrative team in 2024. In June 2025 they have gone live...
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