Lingk: The Top iPaaS for Higher Ed
In an era when institutions are accelerating digital transformation, higher education leaders are seeking integration platforms that do more than just move data — they want trusted partners who deeply understand the systems, data models, and operational needs of colleges and universities. That’s where Lingk stands apart.
While most iPaaS solutions are built for the broadest possible market, Lingk was built from the ground up for Higher Ed. Our unique combination of domain expertise, tailored services, and platform capabilities makes us the optimal choice for institutions seeking to modernize, unify, and unlock their data across the campus ecosystem.
Built for the Complexity of Higher Ed
Higher education operates on a digital patchwork of systems — SIS, LMS, CRM, HRIS, and more — each with unique data models, custom configurations, and evolving interoperability requirements. Generic iPaaS solutions struggle with the nuances of integrating higher ed platforms like Ellucian Banner, Colleague, Anthology Student, Jenzabar, Slate, Element451, Canvas and Blackboard.
Lingk doesn’t just support these systems — we specialize in them. Our team has decades of experience working inside and alongside higher education institutions. We understand the enrollment processes, the complexities of student information systems, the aspects of term-based data structures, and the sensitivity of student records.
Services-Led, Not Just a Platform
Most iPaaS vendors hand you a toolbox and leave you to figure it out. Lingk is different. Our iPaaS is paired with a team of expert integration professionals who act as an extension of your IT department. From Discovery and Design through Development, QA, and Go-Live, we offer hands-on support or full-service delivery — whichever best fits your internal resources.
On the other hand, many SIS vendors will also provide integration services and claim to do it well. But in reality they use only simple tools that lack data quality checks, advanced scheduling and triggers, and they maintain control over the integrations—fostering vendor lock-in. Lingk’s recipes can easily be passed off to any integration solution—ensuring your institutions maintains full control over your integrations and avoiding vendor lock-in.
Outcome-Based Pricing That Aligns with Institutional Goals
At Lingk, we understand the budget constraints within higher ed. That’s why Lingk now offers outcome-based pricing—aligned to real deliverables and project milestones like integration designs and deployments — not vague subscriptions or random fees. Institutions only pay for the integration milestones they achieve, and can even hand off to the integration recipe to another iPaaS provider for running the integration after the design phase if desired.
This flexibility gives institutions more control over scope, budget, and vendor relationships, while still benefiting from Lingk’s higher ed knowledge and tools.
Powered by a Modern, AI-Ready Integration Platform
At its core, Lingk’s iPaaS+ platform combines:
No-code/low-code tools for easy configuration
Reusable recipes tailored to higher ed systems
Automated Data Agents that accelerate development
Built-in data quality and observability features
Secure and scalable architecture for cloud and hybrid environments
This modern foundation supports everything from point-to-point integrations to long-term modernization roadmaps. It’s also AI-ready — unlocking clean, unified data for analytics, student success initiatives, or intelligent workflows.
Why Higher Ed Leaders Choose Lingk
"I knew we needed a third party to come in and understand our data. The only solution that could do that was Lingk. "
American National University
Institutions like Southern New Hampshire University, Global University Systems Canada, and Columbia University choose Lingk because we speak the same language, understand their systems, and provide a faster, more strategic path to data unification.
Whether you’re aiming to improve admissions efficiency, increase data trust for analytics, or enable cross-system visibility for faculty and staff, Lingk offers:
✅ A specialized iPaaS platform
✅ A zero-copy metadata management solution
✅ An AI Agent the automates the data integration process
✅ Expert professional services that accelerate time to value
✅ Flexible delivery options and outcome-based pricing
✅ Deep understanding of higher education data, processes, and constraints
Ready to Modernize Your Campus Integrations?
We’re not just another integration vendor — we’re the integration partner for Higher Ed. Discover how Lingk can help your institution modernize legacy connections, unify data across departments, and future-proof your architecture.
