Benchmarking, Upgraded: Planning Better with the All-New CDS Platform

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | 10:45AM–11:30AM MT
Session Type: Breakout Session
Delivery Format: Public Meet-Up or Open House
Strategic planning for IT budgets and staffing requires more than interesting benchmarks—it requires clarity, context, and confidence. In this session, explore the all-new EDUCAUSE Core Data Services (CDS) platform, redesigned to help institutions make better use of benchmarking data for real-world planning and decision-making. Through a live demonstration, you’ll see how you can use the updated platform to easily submit survey data, build meaningful peer comparisons, and translate results into actionable insights. New workflows, visualizations, and reporting features support clearer interpretation of IT budget and staffing data and make it easier to use benchmarking in leadership and planning conversations.

Presenters

  • Emily Kendall

    Connect Services Product Manager, EDUCAUSE

  • Jamie Reeves

    Director of Benchmarking and Portfolio Management, EDUCAUSE