Specifications include, but are not limited to:The following information is provided to assist offerors in understanding Mason’s current environment. A. CURRENT MASON ENVIRONMENT FOR BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE AND REPORTING: 1. Software Linus OX including shell scripting Oracle 12g database and fusion middleware Embarcadero ER/Studio data modeling ETL based on PL/SQL MicroStrategy reporting Blackboard Analytics SAS 2. Data Source Systems Ellucian Banner, ERP for Higher Education Coeus, Grant Management System Hobsons CRM – Connect and Radius Salesforce Blackboard Housing (RMS) Orientation Beacon Survey Tool Student Success Collaborative (EAB) 3. Data Architecture Dimensional Modeling based on Ralph Kimball Methodology Distinct Data Marts organized by functional area (e.g., Admissions, Student, HR, Finance) Inter-Data Mart Integration 4. Collaborative Environment with Shared Responsibilities Institutional Research and Assessment Information Technology Services Budget and Finance Enrollment Management
