We’re proud to begin this edition of the BME Newsletter by announcing that BME has once again been named Blackboard Partner of the Year 2025.
Plus, get insights from Anthology Together 2025, where global leaders and technologists came together in Las Vegas to explore AI, innovation, and the future of education From keynote sessions to product announcements, the event reaffirmed the power of collaboration in shaping what's next in EdTech.
Learn how Ellucian’s modular, API-driven systems are helping universities build futureready digital campuses.
Explore BlueX 2.0 by Explorance, a creative expression platform that moves beyond traditional surveys enabling interactive feedback, digital content sharing, and dynamic communication
Plus, see how Class is redefining virtual learning with its first-of-its-kind learner experience focused on engagement, presence, and real-time collaboration.
Also, checkout the symplicity foot prints in the region
BME NAMED BLACKBOARD PARTNER OF THE YEAR 2025
A DECADE OF EXCELLENCE, INNOVATION, AND IMPACT IN EDUCATION www bmeholding com
A recognition
that celebrates more than a decade of collaboration, innovation, and shared vision in transforming education across the Middle East This honor reflects our continued commitment to delivering impactful solutions that empower institutions and support student success through Blackboard’s powerful learning technologies.
We are proud to celebrate this milestone with our partners, clients, and the Blackboard team This award reinforces BME’s role as a trusted leader in the region’s education technology landscape—and inspires us to continue pushing boundaries, driving change, and shaping the future of digital learning
Anthology Together 2025 (AT25) delivered three days of cutting-edge keynotes, breakout sessions, and networking designed to inspire education technologists worldwide With a renewed “Power of Together” focus, the event emphasized collaboration, innovation, and community through hands-on experiences, peer-driven discussions, and meaningful social moments like the opening celebration and customer appreciation party .
ELLUCIAN DRIVES MODULAR
INNOVATION WITH EXPERIENCE PLATFORM & APIS
Ellucian is advancing modular system architecture through its Experience
Platform and enhanced Banner APIs, giving institutions unprecedented flexibility in how they connect, customize, and scale their digital environments.
The Experience Platform provides a unified, personalized front-end for students, faculty, and staff, while Banner APIs facilitate seamless integrations with third-party applications and internal systems
This modular approach empowers IT teams to implement change incrementally, reduce operational disruptions, and future-proof their digital infrastructure.
It also supports hybrid learning models, mobile access, and institutionwide agility in an increasingly fast-paced educational landscape
EXPLORANCE LAUNCHES BLUEX 2.0
Explorance, a global leader in feedback analytics, launches BlueX 2 0, a bold evolution of its agile feedback platform Reimagined from the ground up and enhanced with powerful new capabilities,
BlueX 2 0 enables organizations to gather insights, inspire engagement, and create interactive experiences intuitively, flexibly, and at scale.
More than a survey tool, BlueX 2.0 is a platform for expression. It helps organizations shift from simply asking questions to creating experiences that invite conversation, creativity, and reflection
Whether it’s a traditional survey, a branded newsletter, a digital assignment, or an open-access form BlueX empowers those who want to listen to also be heard and those that want to make real impact with action
What’s New in BlueX 2.0:
Advanced reporting: Interactive visualizations, filtering, and ready-to-share insights
Flexible sharing and collaboration workflows: Co-editing, versioning, and targeted distribution
Role-based survey approvals: Designed for academic, HR, and enterprise governance
Deeper integration: Seamless with Explorance Blue, Canvas,
Salesforce, and enterprise systems
Creative versatility: Publish content that sparks engagement,
from reflections to open calls for expression
SYMPLICITY FOOTPRINT IN THE REGION
Empowering Student Success Across Leading Institutions
Symplicity continues to support universities and academies across the GCC and Saudi Arabia in transforming student employability, career readiness, and alumni engagement Through
its robust career services and experiential learning platforms,
Symplicity is helping institutions streamline student support, enhance career outcomes, and build stronger employer connections.
With more institutions turning to technology-driven student success platforms, BME is proud to highlight our growing network of partners that are shaping the future of higher education across the region.
