AI Research Expansion Ole Miss is pursuing a Mid-South AI Research Consortium with the University of Memphis and others, signaling growing demand for research computing, data management, and collaboration tools. This presents opportunities to offer high performance computing infrastructure, cloud services, data platforms, security, and AI and machine learning software integration for researchers and teaching staff.

ERP Modernization With SAP Fiori in use and a multi campus footprint, there is a clear path for broader ERP modernization, integration of HR, finance, procurement, and student information systems, plus analytics and reporting. Opportunities include cloud hosting, SAP consulting, system integration, security, and modern analytics to improve campus operations.

Biomedical IT Enablement Active cancer research programs and nanocarrier work indicate strong life sciences activity and need for specialized IT and lab automation, data management, and high performance computing. Opportunities to provide HPC for simulations, data storage, lab software, imaging and analytics, cybersecurity, and grant lifecycle IT support.

Compliance Risk Recent public investigations underscore the importance of governance, risk, and compliance. Opportunities to offer risk management software, audit trails, identity and access management, vendor risk, training, and cybersecurity solutions to support compliance across athletics, research, and operations.

Campus IT Expansion Distributed campus and medical center footprint calls for unified communications, learning management system integration, and alumni and fundraising CRM. Opportunities include deploying a unified collaboration platform, modern conferencing, and deeper CRM integration, potentially expanding marketing automation usage with a broader CRM, plus IT service management and security for multiple campuses.