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Tecsys Reports Financial Results for the Third Quarter of Fiscal 2025

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Record Revenue Quarter Led by SaaS

MONTREAL, March 5, 2025 /CNW/ — Tecsys Inc. (TSX: TCS), an industry-leading supply chain management SaaS company, today announced its results for the third quarter of fiscal 2025, ended January 31, 2025. All dollar amounts are expressed in Canadian currency and are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

“This quarter, we achieved record revenue driven by strong growth in SaaS.  We’re seeing diversified activity across key sectors, from major health systems to healthcare 3PLs as well as industrial distributors.  Our pharmacy supply chain solutions continue to drive strong market activity.” said Peter Brereton, president and CEO of Tecsys.

Mark Bentler, chief financial officer of Tecsys, added, “We are experiencing strong momentum in our SaaS business, coupled with increasing profitability. We’re pleased to see Adjusted EBITDA scaling effectively, up 33% year-to-date.”

Third quarter highlights:

SaaS revenue increased by 22% to $17.3 million, up from $14.2 million in Q3 2024.SaaS subscription bookingsi (measured on an ARRi basis) were $4.0 million compared to $4.9 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2024.SaaS Remaining Performance Obligation (RPOi) increased by 34% to $210.2 million at January 31, 2025, up from $157.2 million at the same time last year.Total revenue increased to a record $45.2 million compared to $43.8 million in Q3 2024.Net profit was $1.2 million or $0.08 per share on a fully diluted basis in Q3 2025, compared to a net profit of $0.8 million or $0.05 per share for the same period in fiscal 2024.Adjusted EBITDAii was $3.5 million compared to $2.6 million reported in Q3 last year.In the third quarter of fiscal 2025, Tecsys acquired 38,200 of its outstanding common shares for approximately $1.7 million as part of its ongoing Normal Course Issuer Bid, compared to 50,400 shares acquired in the same period last year for approximately $1.5 million.

Year-to-date performance for first nine months of fiscal 2025

SaaS revenue increased by 29% to $48.7 million, up from $37.7 million in the same period of fiscal 2024.SaaS subscription bookingsi (measured on an ARRi basis) increased by 3% to $10.8 million, compared to $10.5 million in the same period of fiscal 2024.Total revenue increased to $129.9 million compared to $127.3 million in the same period of fiscal 2024.Net profit was $2.7 million ($0.19 per basic share or $0.18 per fully diluted share) in the first nine months of fiscal 2025, compared to a net profit of $1.6 million ($0.11 per basic and fully diluted share) for the same period in fiscal 2024.Adjusted EBITDAii was $9.1 million compared to $6.8 million reported in the same period of fiscal 2024.In the first nine months of fiscal 2025, Tecsys acquired 149,400 of its outstanding common shares for approximately $6.0 million as part of its ongoing Normal Course Issuer Bid, compared to 76,200 shares acquired in the same period last year for approximately $2.2 million.

Financial guidance:

Tecsys is maintaining its FY25 guidance for SaaS revenue growth of 30-32% and Adjusted EBITDA margins of 8-9% for FY25 and 10-11% for FY26. We saw strong Q3 Professional Services bookings and year-over-year growth in SaaS bookings; however, the timing of these bookings is expected to result in full-year AEBITDA margins and SaaS revenue being at the lower end of the guidance range.

Overall, based on actual third quarter hardware shipments and visibility into overall fourth quarter revenue, the Company is raising its fiscal 2025 total revenue growth guidance from flat to 1-3% growth and will provide fiscal 2026 guidance with its Q4 and full-year fiscal 2025 earnings release.

On March 5, 2025, the Company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.085 per share to be paid on April 16, 2025 to shareholders of record on March 26, 2025.

Pursuant to the Canadian Income Tax Act, dividends paid by the Company to Canadian residents are considered to be “eligible” dividends.

i See Key Performance Indicators in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of the Q3 2025 Financial Statements.

ii See Non-IFRS Performance Measures in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of the Q3 2025 Financial Statements

Q3 2025 Financial Results Conference Call
Date: March 6, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m. ET
Phone number: 800-836-8184 or 646-357-8785
The call can be replayed until March 13, 2025, by calling:
888-660-6345 or 646-517-4150 (access code: 14330#)

About Tecsys

Tecsys is a global provider of advanced supply chain solutions. With a commitment to innovation and customer success, the company equips organizations with the essential software, technology and expertise needed for operational excellence and competitive advantage. Its cloud solutions serve a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, distribution and converging commerce, across multiple complex, regulated and high-volume markets. Built on the Itopia® low-code application platform, Tecsys’ offerings include enterprise resource planning, warehouse management, consolidated service management, distribution and transportation management, supply management at the point of use and order management solutions. Tecsys provides critical data insights and control across the supply chain, ensuring that organizations are agile, responsive and scalable.

Tecsys is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol TCS. For more about Tecsys and its solutions, please visit www.tecsys.com.

Forward Looking Statements

The statements in this news release relating to matters that are not historical fact are forward-looking statements that are based on management’s beliefs and assumptions. Such statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to a number of uncertainties, including but not limited to future economic conditions, the markets that Tecsys Inc. serves, the actions of competitors, major new technological trends, and other factors beyond the control of Tecsys Inc., which could cause actual results to differ materially from such statements. More information about the risks and uncertainties associated with Tecsys Inc.’s business can be found in the MD&A section of the Company’s annual report and the most recently filed annual information form. These documents have been filed with the Canadian securities commissions and are available on our website (www.tecsys.com) and on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca).

Copyright © Tecsys Inc. 2025. All names, trademarks, products, and services mentioned are registered or unregistered trademarks of their respective owners.

Non-IFRS Measures

Reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA

EBITDA is calculated as earnings before interest expense, interest income, income taxes, depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as EBITDA before stock-based compensation and restructuring costs. The exclusion of interest expense, interest income, income taxes and restructuring costs eliminates the impact on earnings derived from non-operational activities and non-recurring items, and the exclusion of depreciation, amortization and stock-based compensation eliminates the non-cash impact of these items.

The Company believes that these measures are useful measures of financial performance without the variation caused by the impacts of the items described above and that could potentially distort the analysis of trends in our operating performance. In addition, they are commonly used by investors and analysts to measure a company’s performance, its ability to service debt and to meet other payment obligations, or as a common valuation measurement. Excluding these items does not imply that they are necessarily non-recurring. Management believes these non-IFRS financial measures, in addition to conventional measures prepared in accordance with IFRS, enable investors to evaluate the Company’s operating results, underlying performance and future prospects in a manner similar to management. Although EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are frequently used by securities analysts, lenders and others in their evaluation of companies, they have limitations as an analytical tool, and should not be considered in isolation, or as a substitute for analysis of the Company’s results as reported under IFRS.

The reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to the most directly comparable IFRS measure is provided below. 

Three months

ended January 31,

Nine months

ended January 31,

Trailing 12 months

ended January 31,

(in thousands of CAD)

2025

2024

2025

2024

2025

2024

Net profit for the period

$

1,193

$

759

$

2,749

$

1,590

$

3,008

$

2,036

Adjustments for:

Depreciation of property and equipment and right-of-use assets

376

355

1,124

1,116

1,485

1,556

Amortization of deferred development costs

190

147

585

436

732

581

Amortization of other intangible assets

322

356

984

1,146

1,331

1,548

Interest expense

18

45

67

136

94

153

Interest income

(150)

(260)

(530)

(782)

(763)

(993)

Income taxes

811

644

1,674

1,422

893

2,177

EBITDA

$

2,760

$

2,046

$

6,653

$

5,064

$

6,780

$

7,058

Adjustments for:

Stock based compensation

775

594

2,415

1,770

2,946

2,225

Restructuring costs

2,122

Adjusted EBITDAii

$

3,535

$

2,640

$

9,068

$

6,834

$

11,848

$

9,283

 

Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
(Unaudited)

(In thousands of Canadian dollars)

January 31, 2025

April 30, 2024

Assets

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$

20,970

$

18,856

Short-term investments

11,614

16,713

Accounts receivable

21,563

22,090

Work in progress

7,060

4,248

Other receivables

189

134

Tax credits

5,365

6,422

Inventory

1,937

1,359

Prepaid expenses and other

9,756

9,143

Total current assets

78,454

78,965

Non-current assets

Other long-term receivables and assets

640

421

Tax credits

6,757

4,737

Property and equipment

1,068

1,372

Right-of-use assets

934

1,251

Contract acquisition costs

4,610

4,478

Deferred development costs

3,430

2,683

Other intangible assets

6,833

7,703

Goodwill

17,517

17,363

Deferred tax assets

9,073

9,073

Total non-current assets

50,862

49,081

Total assets

$

129,316

$

128,046

Liabilities

Current liabilities

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

24,677

20,030

Deferred revenue

38,684

36,211

Lease obligations

732

812

Total current liabilities

64,093

57,053

Non-current liabilities

Other long-term accrued liabilities

3,886

496

Deferred tax liabilities

552

826

Lease obligations

783

1,302

Total non-current liabilities

5,221

2,624

Total liabilities

$

69,314

$

59,677

Equity

Share capital

$

53,788

$

52,256

Contributed surplus

5,877

9,417

Retained earnings

7,251

8,121

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(6,914)

(1,425)

Total equity attributable to the owners of the Company

60,002

68,369

Total liabilities and equity

$

129,316

$

128,046

 

Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive (Loss) Income
(Unaudited)

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share data)

Three Months Ended

January 31,

Nine Months Ended

January 31,

2025

2024

2025

2024

Revenue:

SaaS

$

17,252

$

14,160

$

48,696

$

37,727

Maintenance and Support

8,142

8,620

24,560

25,817

Professional Services

13,920

13,021

41,452

40,798

License

212

396

1,517

1,104

Hardware

5,655

7,626

13,674

21,841

Total revenue

45,181

43,823

129,899

127,287

Cost of revenue

23,907

23,893

68,449

69,512

Gross profit

21,274

19,930

61,450

57,775

Operating expenses:

Sales and marketing

9,053

8,223

26,457

24,539

General and administration

3,096

2,650

9,273

8,580

Research and development, net of tax credits

7,114

7,834

21,650

22,079

Total operating expenses

19,263

18,707

57,380

55,198

Profit from operations

2,011

1,223

4,070

2,577

Other (costs) income

(7)

180

353

435

Profit before income taxes

2,004

1,403

4,423

3,012

Income tax expense

811

644

1,674

1,422

Net profit

$

1,193

$

759

$

2,749

$

1,590

Other comprehensive (loss) income:

Effective portion of changes in fair value on designated revenue hedges

(5,188)

4,101

(5,721)

1,101

Exchange differences on translation of foreign  operations

(90)

(90)

232

(424)

Comprehensive (loss) income

$

(4,085)

$

4,770

$

(2,740)

$

2,267

Basic earnings per common share

$

0.08

$

0.05

$

0.19

$

0.11

Diluted earnings per common share

$

0.08

$

0.05

$

0.18

$

0.11

 

Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)

(In thousands of Canadian dollars)

Three Months Ended

January 31,

Nine Months Ended

January 31,

2025

2024

2025

2024

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net profit

$

1,193

$

759

$

2,749

$

1,590

Adjustments for:

Depreciation of property and equipment and right-of-use-assets

376

355

1,124

1,116

Amortization of deferred development costs

190

147

585

436

Amortization of other intangible assets

322

356

984

1,146

Interest (income) expense and foreign exchange loss

7

(180)

(353)

(435)

Unrealized foreign exchange and other

516

(452)

599

(1,050)

Non-refundable tax credits

(1,008)

(151)

(1,942)

(1,365)

Stock-based compensation

775

594

2,415

1,770

Income taxes

34

78

221

454

Net cash from operating activities excluding changes in non-cash working capital items related to operations

2,405

1,506

6,382

3,662

Accounts receivable

269

(4,175)

571

(1,950)

Work in progress

(2,563)

557

(2,804)

(1,662)

Other receivables and assets

90

184

(346)

136

Tax credits

3,338

3,160

979

841

Inventory

178

213

(576)

(871)

Prepaid expenses

(1,534)

(304)

(571)

(945)

Contract acquisition costs

(251)

(401)

(171)

(261)

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

3,111

3,890

1,111

597

Deferred revenue

1,764

(2,295)

2,455

327

Changes in non-cash working capital items related to operations

4,402

829

648

(3,788)

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

6,807

2,335

7,030

(126)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Payment of lease obligations

(205)

(195)

(607)

(593)

Payment of dividends

(1,251)

(1,177)

(3,619)

(3,385)

Interest paid

(18)

(45)

(67)

(136)

Issuance of common shares on exercise of stock options

971

423

1,568

3,067

Shares repurchased and cancelled

(1,679)

(1,532)

(5,991)

(2,205)

Net cash used in financing activities

(2,182)

(2,526)

(8,716)

(3,252)

Cash flows from investing activities:

Interest received

32

22

59

91

Transfers from short-term investments

18

5,570

40

Acquisitions of property and equipment

(88)

(190)

(497)

(455)

Deferred development costs

(447)

(309)

(1,332)

(809)

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

(503)

(459)

3,800

(1,133)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents during the period

4,122

(650)

2,114

(4,511)

Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period

16,848

17,374

18,856

21,235

Cash and cash equivalents – end of period

$

20,970

$

16,724

$

20,970

$

16,724

 

Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
(Unaudited)

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except number of shares)

Share capital

Contributed
Surplus

 

Accumulated other
comprehensive
(loss) income

Retained
earnings

Total

Number

Amount

Balance, May 1, 2024

14,840,150

$

52,256

$

9,417

$

(1,425)

$

8,121

$

68,369

Net profit

2,749

2,749

Other comprehensive (loss) income:

Effective portion of changes in fair value on designated revenue hedges

(5,721)

(5,721)

Exchange difference on translation of foreign operations

232

232

Total comprehensive (loss) income

(5,489)

2,749

(2,740)

Shares repurchased and cancelled

(149,400)

(531)

(5,460)

(5,991)

Stock-based Compensation

2,415

2,415

Dividends to equity owners

(3,619)

(3,619)

Share options exercised

53,337

2,063

(495)

1,568

Total transactions with owners of the Company

(96,063)

$

1,532

$

(3,540)

$

$

(3,619)

$

(5,627)

Balance, January 31, 2025

14,744,087

$

53,788

$

5,877

$

(6,914)

$

7,251

$

60,002

Balance, May 1, 2023

14,582,837

$

44,338

15,285

$

(17)

$

10,832

$

70,438

Net profit

1,590

1,590

Other comprehensive income:

Effective portion of changes in fair value on designated revenue hedges

1,101

1,101

Exchange difference on translation of foreign operations

(424)

(424)

Total comprehensive income

677

1,590

2,267

Shares repurchased and cancelled

(76,200)

(248)

(1,957)

(2,205)

Stock-based Compensation

1,770

1,770

Dividends to equity owners

(3,385)

(3,385)

Share options exercised

192,302

3,936

(869)

3,067

Total transactions with owners of the Company

116,102

$

3,688

$

(1,056)

$

$

(3,385)

$

(753)

Balance, January 31, 2024

14,698,939

$

48,026

$

14,229

$

660

$

9,037

$

71,952

 

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Intesa Communications Group Named ‘Customers First’ Winner in San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce 2026 Small Business Awards

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The award-winning, women-owned San Diego public relations and government affairs firm was recognized for exceptional client service that has fueled 14 years of growth

SAN DIEGO, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Intesa Communications Group, a leading San Diego public relations and government affairs firm, has been named the “Customers First” winner in the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Small Business Awards. Announced July 9 at the Chamber’s annual Small Business Awards event, the recognition honors the small business whose commitment to customer service most clearly sets it apart from the competition.

Founded in 2012, the certified women-owned San Diego firm has grown from a boutique agency into one of the region’s leading public relations and government affairs firms. Intesa has doubled its team over the past two years, sustained three consecutive years of double-digit revenue growth and expanded its client portfolio by 26% last year. Intesa provides public relations, strategic communications, and government affairs services for a wide range of organizations, including San Diego State University, SeaWorld San Diego, Expedia Group, H.G. Fenton Company, San Diego Foundation, San Diego Workforce Partnership, and SBCS.

“This award belongs to every member of our team and to the clients who trust us with their most valuable asset: their reputation,” said Margie Newman Tsay, founding partner of Intesa Communications Group. “Our clients stay with us for years because we show up prepared, fully invested and ready for the moments that matter most. Being recognized for putting customers first is the highest compliment our business community can pay us.”

Intesa’s client-first approach has produced measurable results across public relations and government affairs efforts throughout the region. For example, in its first month working with the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank, the firm helped reimagine the organization’s summer food drive messaging, generating more than 15 million impressions and helping deliver 489,026 pounds of food and $344,505 in donations — the equivalent of more than one million meals and a 175% increase from the previous year. Similarly, Logan Heights Community Development Corporation credits the firm with an 81:1 return on investment after Intesa parachuted in to help the nonprofit promote the California Mortgage Relief Program.

“Small businesses are the heart of our economy: fueling innovation, creating jobs and defining the character of communities across the San Diego region,” said Chris Cate, president and CEO of the Chamber. “We celebrate the resilience, ingenuity and community impact of our small business leaders. They are the very spirit behind our purpose to champion business and empower leaders.”

The Chamber award is as much a reflection of Intesa’s clients as it is the firm itself. The opportunity to partner with organizations doing meaningful work across the region is what makes recognition like this possible. True to form, the Intesa team plans to mark the win by thanking the clients behind the work.

“We call ourselves dot connectors, and this award is what that looks like in practice,” said Maddy Kilkenny, partner at Intesa Communications Group, who leads the firm’s government affairs practice. “Whether our team of 10 people is helping a client navigate a policy decision at City Hall or a story on the front page of the newspaper, we aim to leave them stronger and more confident than before. Hearing our clients say we deliver on that is the best win of all.”

According to the Chamber’s award requirements, businesses with 100 or fewer employees were eligible for nomination. They were voted on by a panel of chamber members, who reviewed the nominations and selected the winners of all four categories.

The recognition adds to more than 60 awards Intesa has earned for excellence in public relations, strategic communications, and public affairs, including honors from PR News, the Public Relations Society of America, PR Daily, the International Association of Business Communicators, the San Diego Business Journal (SDBJ), MARCOM, and the American Marketing Association, among others. It also comes on the heels of two Intesa team members, Emily Alvarenga and Margaret Lutz Chantung, recently receiving SDBJ’s “40 Under 40” and “Indispensable” awards, respectively.

For more information about Intesa Communications Group, visit www.intesacom.com.

About Intesa Communications Group
Intesa Communications Group is a certified women-owned San Diego public relations and government affairs firm that helps leaders communicate and advocate with confidence. Since 2012, Intesa has partnered with the region’s trusted leaders and organizations, providing strategic communications and public affairs counsel on high-stakes issues at the intersection of reputation, policy and public perception. The firm’s work has earned more than 60 industry awards across 53 recognized client campaigns, including the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce “Customers First” 2026 award. Learn more at www.intesacom.com.

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The Inner Circle acknowledges Shankari Thiagarajan as Pinnacle Professional of The Year

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HOUSTON, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Shankari Thiagarajan is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Professional of The Year for her contributions to Information Technology and Agile Delivery.     

Shankari Thiagarajan has established a distinguished career in information technology project and program management, recognized for her expertise in agile delivery, digital transformation, and cross functional leadership across multiple industries. Currently serving as project manager and scrum master at Astellas Pharma Inc., she oversees agile delivery initiatives supporting global life science programs.

With more than 15 years of experience spanning technology and pharmaceutical sectors, Ms. Thiagarajan has developed a reputation for leading complex implementations and driving operational efficiency. Her expertise includes agile methodologies, project and delivery management, product ownership, healthcare IT, telecom and network optimization, financial services modernization, retail technology upgrades, and GIS and digital mapping solutions.

Ms. Thiagarajan earned a Master of Business Administration in Organizational Leadership from Campbellsville University, a Master of Science in Information Systems from Virginia Tech, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University College of Engineering Hyderabad.

Throughout her career, she has contributed to major organizations across a wide range of industries. Her accomplishments include leading agile transformations at Cigna, overseeing retail technology upgrades at Walmart, managing large scale telecom transformation initiatives at T Mobile and Verizon, and modernizing financial platforms at Security Finance. She also contributed to the early development of Google Maps during her tenure at Google India, advancing to team lead within a year.

In addition to her corporate achievements, Ms. Thiagarajan is the creator of the YouTube channel My Experiments with Life – #Positivity #Learning, launched in 2023. Through this platform, she shares motivational content and insights focused on personal growth, technology, spirituality, and lifelong learning.

Her professional accomplishments have been recognized through honors including Marquis Who’s Who 2026, a featured podcast interview with Jim Masters on Close Up TV hosted across Apple Radio, Spotify, and iHeart., recognition in The National Law Review & EIN Presswire, and a certificate of appreciation from Virginia Tech for academic excellence and community involvement.

Outside of her professional work, Ms. Thiagarajan enjoys creating motivational YouTube content, exploring technology and spirituality, listening to contemporary music, and pursuing philanthropic and educational interests. She credits her strong work ethic and determination to the example set by her parents.

Looking ahead, she plans to continue advancing her leadership capabilities and pursue executive level opportunities that allow her to make significant contributions within the information technology sector.

Guided by a philosophy rooted in courage, persistence, and continuous learning, Ms. Thiagarajan remains committed to professional growth while inspiring others to pursue excellence and self-improvement.

Contact: Katherine Green, 516-825-5634, editorialteam@continentalwhoswho.com

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University of Phoenix Leaders Present at Building Blackboard Together 2026

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Presentations explored learning technology, accessibility and online pedagogy as higher education adapts to an AI-enabled future

PHOENIX, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — University of Phoenix leaders shared insights on artificial intelligence, accessibility, online learning and student support at Building Blackboard Together 2026, Blackboard’s flagship user conference, held July 13-15 in Dallas, Texas. The conference brought together educators, institutional leaders and industry experts to explore innovations, technologies and emerging practices shaping the future of teaching and learning.

Representing University of Phoenix were Marc Booker, Ph.D., vice provost of strategy; Kelly Hermann, vice president of Accessibility and Student Affairs; and Erin Amsden, group product manager. Through presentations and panel discussions, the leaders shared perspectives on responsible AI adoption, accessibility leadership, student engagement and the evolving role of learning technologies in supporting institutional goals and student success.

“Building Blackboard Together provides an opportunity to engage with peers across higher education who are navigating many of the same opportunities and challenges around technology, accessibility and learning mobility,” said Dr. Booker. “These conversations help advance practical approaches for supporting learners while thoughtfully integrating innovation into the educational experience.”

During the conference, University of Phoenix was also recognized with the 2026 Blackboard Catalyst Award for Ethical AI Leadership, which honors institutions advancing responsible, transparent and inclusive approaches to artificial intelligence that promote trust and equitable outcomes for learners and educators. The recognition follows the University’s ongoing efforts to support AI literacy, responsible use and AI-enabled learning experiences.

Exploring the Expanding Role of the Learning Management System

As part of the Strategic Leadership Summit, Booker served as a panelist for “The LMS as Mission-Critical: Connecting Learning, Experience & Evidence.” The session examined how learning management systems are evolving beyond course management to support learning, engagement and institutional insight across the student lifecycle.

Panelists discussed how institutions are leveraging learning technologies alongside student information systems to support teaching and learning, advising, co-curricular engagement and data-informed decision-making while addressing increasing expectations surrounding artificial intelligence, student success and accountability.

Sharing Lessons from AI-Powered Student Support

Booker also presented “Scaling AI-Powered Support Across the Student Experience at University of Phoenix,” a session focused on the University’s process for expanding its AI support assistant across the online classroom environment, moving from proof of concept to full-scale deployment over a six-month period.

In addition, Booker participated in “Online Pedagogy to Drive Institutional Growth: Best Practices and Success Stories,” a panel discussion exploring how institutions are designing engaging online learning experiences and leveraging Blackboard technologies to support quality course delivery and student engagement.

Advancing Accessibility Leadership

Hermann joined the session “Communicating Up: Turning Accessibility Work into Leadership-Ready Stories.” The presentation focused on strategies for translating accessibility initiatives into narratives, evidence and visualizations that resonate with institutional leaders.

The discussion explored ways to connect accessibility efforts to broader institutional priorities, demonstrate impact through data and support informed decision-making that advances accessibility and learner success.

Examining Emerging Challenges in Artificial Intelligence

Amsden served as a panelist for “Agentic AI in Pedagogy: Threats and Opportunities.” The session addressed the growing influence of agentic AI and its implications for academic integrity, assessment design and learner engagement.

Panelists explored how technology, pedagogy and security practices can work together to promote authentic student work while helping institutions balance innovation with responsible AI implementation.

Contributing to the Future of Teaching and Learning

Amsden, Booker and Hermann are key members of University of Phoenix’s dynamic leadership team, frequently invited to share their expertise at prestigious national conferences and events. In 2026, University leaders will participate in the ASU + GSV Summit, 1EdTech Learning Impact Conference, SXSW EDU Conference, and PESC Data Summit. These engagements underscore the University’s commitment to innovation and thought leadership in higher education, providing valuable insights and fostering collaborations that drive the future of learning.

About University of Phoenix

University of Phoenix is Built for Real Life. 50 Years Strong. The University innovates to help working adults enhance their careers and develop skills in a rapidly changing world through flexible online learning, relevant courses, academic AI pillars, and skills-mapped curriculum for associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. Active students and alumni have access to Career Services for Life® resources including career guidance and tools. For more information, visit phoenix.edu.

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