For years, Ellucian Banner institutions have relied on Business Objects to fulfill core reporting needs—but the expectations placed on institutional data are changing.
Stakeholders want faster insights, easier access to reports, and tools that don’t require deep technical expertise. IT teams are being asked to deliver more with fewer resources. And leadership needs timely, trustworthy data to drive decisions.
If Business Objects no longer fits the way your institution works—or where it’s headed—it may be time to explore a new approach.
Informer by Entrinsik is a modern reporting platform designed specifically for higher education. With governed access, real-time integration, and user-friendly tools, Informer enables Banner institutions to rethink what’s possible with their data.
Built to Align with Banner
Informer connects directly to your Banner database, supporting live access to the data structures your teams use every day. Whether it’s tracking financial aid, enrollment, or student performance, Informer helps you surface and share insights across departments—securely and efficiently.
Unlike generic business intelligence tools, Informer understands how institutions operate. You can build Reports, customize Dashboards, and automate distribution without relying on complex scripting or external consultants.
Empower Users with Modern Reporting Tools
Business Objects served its role, but reporting expectations have evolved. Informer brings a modern, intuitive experience that empowers teams to do more—without overburdening IT.
With Informer, your institution can:
- Build interactive Dashboards, Visualizations and Reports that update automatically
- Use AI Copilot to create Ad hoc Queries in natural language
- Design reusable Templates and Data Views to deliver the right data, to the right people, at the right time
- Automate report distribution with secure sharing and scheduling features
- Maintain governance with role-based Security and audit trails
The result? Smarter decisions, faster access to insight, and less dependency on technical staff for everyday reporting.
A Guided Migration Path with Higher Ed Experts
One of the biggest concerns in upgrading legacy systems like Business Objects is the transition itself. That’s why Informer’s implementation approach is built around higher education needs and timelines.
Our Customer Success Team brings deep experience working with Banner institutions. From project kickoff to rollout, we work collaboratively to understand your goals, translate your existing reporting needs, and deliver a solution that fits your structure.
What you can expect:
- A phased implementation aligned to your timeline
- Prioritize critical reports
- Rebuild and optimize reporting logic
- Expert support mapping Business Objects logic into Informer
- End-user training and knowledge transfer
- Strategic guidance for ongoing growth and adoption
- Establish governance policies that align with your institution’s goals
Trusted by Institutions Across the Ellucian Ecosystem
Nearly 500 institutions using Ellucian systems trust Informer to power their reporting. Our strong presence in the Ellucian ecosystem is no coincidence—Informer was designed with higher education in mind, and our team has decades of experience supporting the reporting needs of colleges and universities.
Move Beyond the Constraints of Business Objects
If your institution is ready for more than just static reports and technical bottlenecks, Informer offers a proven, purpose-built path forward. With seamless Banner integration, flexible tools, and a support team that understands higher education, Informer helps you upgrade not just your reporting software, but your entire reporting experience.
Explore how Informer can support your transition and improve decision-making across campus.
