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Workday Named a Leader in 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Higher Education Student Information Systems

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Workday Student Supports More Than 3 Million Student Records, Helping Global Higher
Education Institutions Improve Student Engagement and Adapt to Changing Industry Needs

PLEASANTON, Calif., March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Workday, Inc. (NASDAQ: WDAY), the AI platform for managing people and money, today announced it has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Student Information Systems1. A complimentary copy of the report is available here.

Universities and colleges face many challenges – fluctuating budgets, rising costs, pressure to drive digital transformation, and delivering engaging student experiences. Workday Student helps schools manage the entire student lifecycle in one place. The solution integrates seamlessly with Workday Financial Management, Workday Human Capital Management (HCM), Workday Adaptive Planning, and Workday Grants Management, providing higher education institutions with real-time insights into registration, absences, curriculum, talent and staffing needs, changes in enrollment numbers, supplier costs, expenses, and more.

“We believe being named a leader in the inaugural Gartner Magic Quadrant for Higher Education Student Information Systems underscores our dedication to driving innovation and empowering higher education institutions to thrive in today’s evolving landscape,” said Michael Hofherr, senior vice president and group general manager for industry, Workday. “The volume of customers that have chosen Workday Student speaks to the power of our unified platform in delivering new insights and improved experiences for students, faculty, and staff.”

More than 135 customers, representing more than 190 schools, have selected Workday Student. Since the first higher education institution deployed in 2018, the solution has seen an unparalleled momentum of more than 85 institutions go live, supporting over 3 million student records. These include University of Arkansas System, Carthage College, Suffolk University, Tallahassee State College, Wake Forest University, and more. Workday Student leverages Illuminate™, the next generation of Workday AI, and is constantly learning from the vast set of financial, HR, and student data, helping universities make faster, more informed decisions. Following rapid adoption in the United States, Workday Student is now also available in Canada and AustraliaNew Zealand.

 Empowering Institutions, Students, and Staff: Real-World Results with Workday Student

“Workday is an integral partner in our digital transformation journey,” said Steven Fulkerson, chief information officer, University of Arkansas System. “With Workday Student, we’re extending the value of the platform even further by making it easier for students to build class schedules, manage financial aid, view attendance, and more while empowering our schools to manage the academic experience and support student success.”

“We needed a solution that could provide valuable insights into areas like student progress, resource allocation, and course demand, while also helping us respond quickly to new challenges and opportunities,” said Mur Muchane, chief information officer, Wake Forest University. “With Workday Student, we now have a platform that students can interact with on-the-go, empowering them to manage their academic and administrative needs independently. This has reduced friction and improved satisfaction across the board.”

“With Workday, we can understand and get a better idea of how our processes are impacting our recruitment, or revenue, and retention, which is ultimately the biggest goal for us to remain sustainable in the coming years,” said Brandon Porter, registrar of Carthage College.

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Download a complimentary copy of the report here.Learn how Higher Education customers are innovating with Workday: Workday Public Sector and Higher Education Innovation Awards.Read more about Higher Education news, trends, and insights on our blog.

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About Workday
Workday is the AI platform that helps organizations manage their most important assets – their people and money. The Workday platform is built with AI at the core to help customers elevate people, supercharge work, and move their business forever forward. Workday is used by more than 11,000 organizations around the world and across industries – from medium-sized businesses to more than 60% of the Fortune 500. For more information about Workday, visit workday.com.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements including, among other things, statements regarding Workday’s plans, beliefs, and expectations. These forward-looking statements are based only on currently available information and our current beliefs, expectations, and assumptions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. If the risks materialize, assumptions prove incorrect, or we experience unexpected changes in circumstances, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements, and therefore you should not rely on any forward-looking statements. Risks include, but are not limited to, risks described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including our most recent report on Form 10-Q or Form 10-K and other reports that we have filed and will file with the SEC from time to time, which could cause actual results to vary from expectations. Workday assumes no obligation to, and does not currently intend to, update any such forward-looking statements after the date of this release, except as required by law.

Any unreleased services, features, or functions referenced in this document, our website, or other press releases or public statements that are not currently available are subject to change at Workday’s discretion and may not be delivered as planned or at all. Customers who purchase Workday services should make their purchase decisions based upon services, features, and functions that are currently available.

1 Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Higher Education Student Information System Software as a Service, By Robert Yanckello, Grace Farrell, 19 March 2025.

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Local Moving Company in San Jose Earns Customer Loyalty Award

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ALL REASONS MOVING & STORAGE awarded Top Quality Award

SAN JOSE, Calif., March 30, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — ALL REASONS MOVING & STORAGE, an agent of Wheaton World Wide Moving, recently earned the distinctive Customer Loyalty Award, an award from the van line honoring moving companies that achieve a Net Promoter Score® (NPS) of 70 or above.

All Reasons Moving & Storage earned a Customer Loyalty Award, while achieving a Net Promoter Score of 70; almost unheard of in the service industry.

“An NPS score of 70 is almost unheard of in the service industry,” said Mark Kirschner, CEO of Wheaton World Wide Moving. “We’re proud to announce that ALL REASONS MOVING & STORAGE has garnered this rating from customers through their exceptional work in 2024.”

The Customer Loyalty program is designed to recognize moving companies in the Wheaton World Wide Moving network that offer the highest possible quality experiences to those using their services. Agents must receive at least ten responses throughout the program year and meet or exceed the van line’s average response rate.

ALL REASONS MOVING & STORAGE is located at 600 East Trimble Road, San Jose CA 95131 and can be reached at 408-240-0244 or online at www.allreasonsmoving.com.

About Wheaton World Wide Moving

Wheaton | Bekins is one of the world’s most highly regarded providers of transportation services. The van line owns five household goods relocation brands, Wheaton World Wide Moving, Bekins Van Lines, Stevens Worldwide Van Lines, Arpin Van Lines and Clark & Reid. The van line is the fourth largest household goods carrier. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Ind., through its brands Wheaton | Bekins offers private and corporate domestic and international household goods relocation services as well as special commodities and logistic services. The United States military is one of the company’s largest customers. The van line is partner to more than 350 Wheaton and Bekins agents nationwide. To learn more, visit www.wheatonworldwide.com/why-wheaton/partners.

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Jo Torres, Top Shelf Logic, 1 4694552777, jo@topshelflogic.com, https://topshelflogic.com/

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Ligent Inc. and Hisense to Showcase Innovations at OFC 2025

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Ligent Inc. and Hisense will be showcasing their latest innovations at the 2025 Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibition (OFC) from March 30th to April 3rd. You can find them at booth #4321 and OIF’s booth #5745. Additionally, they will present a leading research paper at the event.

SAN JOSE, Calif., March 30, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Ligent Inc., a global leader in optical transceivers, active optical cables (AOCs), ONTs, and Terminal Devices, is excited to announce its participation in the Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibition (OFC) 2025. Ligent will be showcasing a series of groundbreaking demos highlighting its latest advancements in high-speed optical communication.

“We’re here to lead, innovate, and showcase how our cutting-edge technologies support and empower our customers” Dr. Jin Hong, CEO and President of Ligent.

Featured Demos at Booth #4321:

1.6T OSFP 2xDR4 Silicon Photonics and EML-based fully and half re-timed: Demonstrating unmatched performance and efficiency for next-generation AI clusters.1.6T 2xVR4 VCSEL and peek into 400G per Lane for 3.2T Transceivers: Showcasing advancements with 200G VCSELs and 400G TFLN modulators, setting the stage for high-capacity, ultra-efficient future data centers.800G QSFP-DD ZR & LR4: Live demonstrations of long-range, high-capacity optical connectivity for demanding DCI/metro applications.Interoperability of 400/800G fully re-timed, LPO and half re-timed LRO or TRO: Featuring products like 800G 2xFR4/2xDR4 Silicon Photonics-based LPO, 800G 2xFR4 EML-based half retimed LRO or TRO, and 800G 2xFR4/2xDR4 EML-based fully retimed with I3C support.

Interop Demos at Booth #5745:

In addition to these demos, Ligent Inc. and Hisense will also participate in OIF interoperability demonstrations:

CEI-448G, 224G, and 112G: Multi-vendor demos of 224Gbps and 112Gbps CEI across various applications, including a live 448G demo for AI network scaling. Featured products include OSFP 1.6T 2xDR4+ Silicon Photonics half retimed LRO or TRO, and OSFP 1.6T 2xDR4+ Silicon Photonics fully retimed.800ZR, 400ZR, and Multi-Span Optics: Showcasing advancements in pluggable coherent optics interoperability, featuring 800ZR and 400ZR applications, and multi-span connections like OpenZR+, 100ZR, and 800G OpenROADM (PCS). Featured products include the 800G QSFP-DD ZR.CMIS: Demonstrating physical layer management interoperability across diverse network equipment and pluggable modules, highlighting the CMIS industry-standard management interface. Featured products include the 800G 2xSR4/2xDR4+/2xFR4 LPO.

Research Presentation:

Ligent will unveil an important research paper by Dr. Jianying Zhou and his team, titled “Performance Limitations and Optimizations of Linear Driver Optics for 200G/Lane and Beyond.” This presentation, scheduled for March 31 at 10:30 AM in room 213-214, will explore the challenges and solutions for optimizing 1.6T LPO optics, paving the way for future AI and cloud applications.

“Our presence at OFC 2025 shows our new commitment to our vision to be a leading force in the optical connectivity space,” said Dr. Jin Hong, CEO and President of Ligent. “We’re here to lead, innovate, and showcase how our cutting-edge technologies support and empower our customers. At Ligent, our mission is clear: to align deeply with our customers and provide solutions that exceed expectations.”

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BFA’s 10th Religious Sub-forum Highlights Global Digitization Project of Buddhist Scriptures

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QIONGHAI, China, March 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Sub-forum on Religious Harmony and Mutual Learning Among Civilizations took place at the BFA (BFA) Annual Conference 2025 on March 28. The sub-forum focused on the theme “Countless Dharma Doors Converge in a Square Inch: A Discussion on the Future of Digitization Project of Buddhist Scriptures.” The gathering brought together 12 eminent monks and cultural researchers from six countries and regions to explore the current state and future of digitizing Buddhist scriptures. Chaired by Venerable Master Yin Shun, Vice President of the Buddhist Association of China, and President of the Buddhist Association of Hainan Province, the event aimed to advance the preservation and development of Buddhist culture through international collaboration.

 

BFA’s Decade of Progress: A Solid Foundation for the Future

Yin Shun, reflecting on the ten-year journey of the BFA Religious Sub-forum, noted its steadfast commitment to the foundational goal of building a global community united by a common destiny. The sub-forum has been instrumental in promoting religious harmony and fostering cross-cultural dialogues, while also enhancing international cooperation in the fundamental domains of religion, culture, education, philanthropy, and healthcare. A notable achievement of the sub-forum has been in the area of digital preservation and accessibility of Buddhist teachings. It has effectively used digital technology to compile the Encyclopedic Dictionary of Chinese Buddhist Terms and has facilitated the digital translation of Buddhist classics across the economically important Pan-South China Sea region. Furthermore, it has proposed initiatives to raise the digitization of these texts as a major national concern. The South China Sea Buddhist Academy, China’s premier international Buddhist educational platform targeting Southeast Asia, has made significant contributions by educating 106 international students from several nations, most notably from Laos, Mongolia, Cambodia, and Nepal, and, by doing so, playing a crucial role in the international effort to digitize Buddhist scriptures.

Digital Empowerment: Advocating for the Chinese Adaptation of Buddhism

Ven. Guang Quan, Deputy Secretary General of the Buddhist Association of China and President of the Buddhist Association of Zhejiang Province, noted the crucial role of digitizing Chinese Buddhist scriptures in enhancing the international dissemination of Buddhist culture. He highlighted the accomplishments of Hangzhou Lingyin Temple in this area, including the development of an AI-based OCR engine for ancient books, production and tool platforms for digitizing ancient books, and a Buddhist scriptures reading hub. Building on these advancements, efforts are underway to digitize Buddhist canons, citing, in particular, the Jingshan Canon, the Yongle Northern Canon and the Siji Canon. Guang Quan’s initiatives aim to further the interconnection of civilizations through digital technology, breathing new life into Asian Buddhist wisdom in the digital realm.

Bhikshu HUIMIN, President, Comprehensive Buddhist Electronic Text Archive Foundation (CBETA) Taiwan, China, reflected on the establishment of the Electronic Buddhist Text Initiative (EBTI). He provided an overview of the current status of global Buddhist text digitization, highlighting its evolution from digital archives (DA) to digital humanities (DH). Additionally, he unveiled the groundbreaking concept of Artificial Intelligence and Brain-Computer Interface (AI – BCI) for the digitization of Buddhist culture. He stressed that the transition of Buddhism from traditional scriptures to cloud-based platforms represents not only the future of Buddhism but also a new civilization where mindfulness and technology merge.

Hong Xiang, Research Assistant at the Centre of Buddhist Studies, The University of Hong Kong, highlighted the transformative impact of digital technology on the collation and proofreading of the Dunhuang manuscripts, starting from the digitization project. He noted that the preservation of the Dunhuang manuscripts, which embody the essence of a multi-faceted and symbiotic civilization, demands interdisciplinary collaboration. Moreover, he advocated for global resource sharing in the digitization of Buddhist scriptures.

Zhu Cuiping, Editor-in-Chief of Zhonghua Book Company GuLian (Beijing) Digital Media Tech Co., Ltd, China, pointed out that the digitization of Buddhist scriptures is an enormous undertaking that requires a collaborative effort among the government, religious organizations, universities, research institutes, and publishing entities. She called for the initiation of a global initiative to compile Buddhist literature to drive the worldwide project of digitizing Buddhist scriptures.

International Cooperation: Jointly Advancing the Global Digitization Project of Buddhist Scriptures

The sub-forum placed particular emphasis on the contributions of Japanese and Korean Buddhism to the digitization of Buddhist scriptures. KAWANAKA KOKYO, Director-General of Administration of Jodoshu, Japan, presented the “Digitization of Zōjō-ji’s Three Great Buddhist Canons” project. He urged all parties to collaborate in furthering the global effort to digitize Buddhist scriptures, with the aim of fostering a more peaceful and harmonious future for humanity.

JONG-RIM, Honorary Chairman of Tripitaka Koreana Research Institute, Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, shared insights from the digitization efforts of the Tripitaka Koreana at Haeinsa Temple in Korea. He proposed the future goal of completing a comprehensive Tripitaka and developing a dictionary of concepts and terms utilizing digital technology.

South China Sea Buddhist Friendship Circle: Fostering Digital Connections

The sub-forum highlighted the role of the South China Sea Buddhist Friendship Circle in the digitization of Buddhist scriptures. Ven. PHRAPROMMASITH (Thongchai Sukkayano) Supreme Patriarchs, elaborated on Thailand’s experience in safeguarding Buddhist cultural heritage. He urged international cooperation to facilitate the digitization of Buddhist scriptures, aiming to provide convenient access to anyone anywhere with an interest in reading and better understanding the Dharma.

SANDI MARBHIVAMSA, Chairman of Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee, Myanmar, and Ven. (Dr.) KIRINDE ASSAJI, Chief Prelate (Malwatta Chapter) Sanghanayaka of Sri Lanka’s Western Province, provided insights into the current state of Buddhism in their respective countries and the advancements made in the digitization of Buddhist scriptures. They both expressed a strong willingness to collaborate with Buddhist communities from other nations in these endeavors.

Looking to the Future: Consultation, Collaboration, and Sharing

Ven. YAN JUE, President of the Buddhist Association of China, concluded by emphasizing that Buddhist scriptures represent a shared cultural heritage of humanity. He noted that their digitization presents not only a technical challenge but also a cultural mission. He also underscored the commitment of the Chinese Buddhist community to the global governance principles of consultation, collaboration, and sharing. By partnering with Buddhist and academic communities worldwide, they aim to advance the digitization of Buddhist texts, share the outcomes of these efforts, and further disseminate the teachings and scriptures of Buddhism.

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