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  "name": "Ellucian",
  "description": "Ellucian is a global provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP) and student information systems (SIS) designed exclusively for higher education. The company provides a suite of cloud-based and on-premise solutions that manage student lifecycles, financial aid, and institutional operations.",
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  "baiScore": 88,
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      "name": "Jenzabar"
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      "slug": "camu",
      "name": "Camu"
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  "updatedAt": "2026-04-09T23:13:28.547+00:00",
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    "website": "ellucian.com",
    "founded": "1968 (as Datatel) / 2012 (as Ellucian)",
    "headquarters": "Reston, Virginia, USA",
    "pricing_model": "Enterprise/Custom (Subscription)",
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    "target_markets": "Global higher education institutions (Universities, Community Colleges).",
    "employee_count": "3,000+",
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