MIS data migration
29 March 2024
We asked the MIS providers how they handle data migration in light of recent announcements relating to the inappropriate use of backup files.
Tag: SIMS
Spring Term 2024 update
13 March 2024
The spring term has been hectic for us at WhichMIS? and we thought as we rapidly approach the end of term it might be a good idea to offer a refresh on what we’ve been up to for the past few weeks.
MIS Provider Interviews at BETT 2024: #3 of 4 – Phil Roberts from ParentPay Group (ESS SIMS)
21 February 2024
Phil Roberts took on overall commercial responsibility for ParentPay Group, which owns ESS SIMS, back in April 2023. We asked Phil about the journey the Group has been on as a whole since he joined the business, the progress being made with SIMS Next Gen and the key challenges they face as an organisation. Watch the video >>
Bromcom provide ‘backup’ in their argument with ESS SIMS around MIS data migration.
19 February 2024
Whilst ESS argue that there are easy and approved methods for migrating school data when changing from SIMS to another provider, schools, MATs, Support Teams and other MIS providers all argue that these methods are not the best way to handle the data migration and that the use of a SIMS backup file for this purpose has been ‘industry standard’ for many years.
ESS SIMS responds to concerns over data migration
15 February 2024
We have posted two articles recently around concerns raised over ESS SIMS’ warning to schools and to other MIS providers around using the SIMS backup files for data migration purposes. In this post we let you hear what ESS SIMS have to say about this subject.
Pressure on all fronts!
12 February 2024
Bromcom had already taken the lead in this battle and had fired the first shots offering a full indemnity to schools and by applying to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to halt what they describe as ‘this anti-competitive behaviour by ESS Ltd.’
Key considerations when thinking of changing your MIS
9 February 2024
Changing MIS can be a daunting task with many differing viewpoints, so if you are thinking of a change, there are several considerations you should make…
BETT 2024 review
5 February 2024
In recent weeks we’ve been posting a fair amount about BETT which took place between 24th and 26th January at ExCel London.
This year over 40,000 visitors from more than 140 countries attended the event. The overall exhibition space seemed smaller than last year and was split over two halls.
WhichMIS will be at BETT – why not meet up for a coffee and a chat about all things ‘MIS’?
22 January 2024
We will be visiting the BETT show this week and would love to meet up with anyone interested in talking ‘MIS’.
MIS providers and BETT – we ask the questions for you.
16 January 2024
With BETT 2024 fast approaching we asked MIS providers the following questions:
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