{"id":8990,"date":"2025-04-30T15:20:11","date_gmt":"2025-04-30T19:20:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.readwritedigital.com\/?p=8990"},"modified":"2025-05-01T15:01:03","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T19:01:03","slug":"automating-active-directory-account-creation-from-infinite-campus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.readwritedigital.com\/automating-active-directory-account-creation-from-infinite-campus\/","title":{"rendered":"Automating Active Directory Account Creation from Infinite Campus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;30px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; header_font=&#8221;Open Sans||||||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; header_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Open Sans||||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;Open Sans|700||on|||||&#8221; header_4_text_color=&#8221;#ff7435&#8243; header_4_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; header_4_letter_spacing=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_6_font=&#8221;Open Sans||||||||&#8221; header_6_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; header_font_size_tablet=&#8221;24px&#8221; header_font_size_phone=&#8221;20px&#8221; header_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;24px&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;20px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; header_6_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; header_6_font_size_phone=&#8221;&#8221; header_6_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h4>Case Study:\u00a0<b>Cumberland County Schools<\/b><\/h4>\n<h2>How Cumberland County Schools Transformed Student Account Management with ReadWrite Digital&#8217;s <em>Integrator<\/em>.<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff7435;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h6><strong>Background<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>Cumberland County Schools (CCS), located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, is one of the largest school districts in the state, serving a diverse student population across more than 80 schools. Like many K-12 districts, CCS faced significant challenges in managing student data across multiple systems, ensuring accurate and timely provisioning of accounts, and maintaining security and efficiency amid a growing digital landscape.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><strong>The Challenge<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>Prior to partnering with ReadWrite Digital, CCS was challenged every year with manual, time-intensive processes for provisioning student accounts between their Student Information System (SIS), and Active Directory. These inefficiencies not only consumed valuable IT resources but also introduced risks of errors, delays, security gaps and inconsistencies, impacting students&#8217; and staff&#8217;s ability to access critical educational tools.<\/p>\n<p>When CCS embarked on a major transition from PowerSchool, their prior SIS, to Infinite Campus, the value brought by a streamlined, reliable data integration solution became even more apparent.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><strong>The Solution: ReadWrite Digital&#8217;s <em>Integrator<\/em><\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>CCS partnered with ReadWrite Digital and implemented <em>Integrator<\/em>, their integration platform as a service (iPaaS) solution designed for schools. <em>Integrator<\/em> offered a robust, hands-off approach to automating the synchronization of data between systems, dramatically reducing manual effort (saving more than 1,000 hours in SY24-25 alone), improving the accuracy and security of student account management and increasing overall data quality.<\/p>\n<p>CCS choose <em>Integrator<\/em> because it met their requirements for example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span>A fully hosted and automated service requiring no additional servers and licenses for CCS to purchase and manage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Capable of meeting CCS\u2019s requirements and constraints, not the other way around.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>A secure but easy-to-use platform providing administrative insights and security options.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Proven cost-effectiveness with a net cost-savings realized every year.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6><strong><\/strong><\/h6>\n<h6><strong><\/strong><\/h6>\n<h6><strong>Implementation Experience<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>From the outset, ReadWrite Digital collaborated with CCS to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span>Seamlessly integrate data from PowerSchool (and later Infinite Campus) with Active Directory<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Automate key processes like account provisioning and data synchronization<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Customize solutions to meet CCS&#8217;s requirements, for example automating rule-based distribution and security group assignments<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Provide tailored documentation and hands-on training for CCS staff<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><em><strong><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff7435;\"><em><strong>&#8220;Working with ReadWrite Digital has been an absolute pleasure,&#8221; shared Cassandra Campbell, Network Systems Administrator for CCS. &#8220;Their support is exceptional, and their willingness to walk us through each step, provide refresher courses, and tailor documentation to our needs made the process smooth and effective.&#8221;<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Christopher Young, CCS&#8217;s Chief Technology Officer, echoed these sentiments:<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff7435;\"><em><strong>&#8220;ReadWrite Digital consistently went above and beyond, adapting to our specific requirements and delivering reliable, efficient solutions that transformed our administrative processes.&#8221;<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><strong>Benefits Realized<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>Through the partnership with ReadWrite Digital, CCS achieved:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span><strong>Automation and Efficiency:<\/strong> CCS now enjoys fully automated student account provisioning, significantly reducing manual workload and associated errors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><strong>Seamless Data Flow:<\/strong> During the transition to Infinite Campus, Integrator ensured data integrity and a smooth migration process.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><strong>Enhanced Security and Access Management:<\/strong> Real-time synchronization and account management improved the security and reliability of student access to educational resources.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><strong>Increased Data Quality:<\/strong> Automation to widespread systems combined with data validation and constraint enforcement spotlights bad data and provides a feedback loop into the SIS.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><strong>Exceptional Support and Collaboration:<\/strong> ReadWrite Digital&#8217;s commitment to collaboration and ongoing support gave CCS confidence at every step.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><strong>Focus on Educational Mission:<\/strong> By modernizing its IT processes, CCS staff could dedicate more time to supporting students, staff, and families.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff7435;\"><em><strong>&#8220;Thanks to ReadWrite Digital, we were able to modernize our systems while staying focused on our core mission of serving students,&#8221; 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