Case Study: Algonquin College achieves scalable, high-performance student and administrative systems with Actian Ingres

Algonquin College Navigates the Learning Landscape with Actian Technology

Algonquin College, an Ottawa-based institution serving more than 30,000 students, needed a scalable, high-performance, transaction-oriented database to support mission-critical student and administrative systems. To meet that challenge it adopted Actian Ingres in 1993 to underpin web- and wireless-enabled services, self-service student tools, and campus-wide applications.

By deploying Actian Ingres Enterprise Database, Ingres OpenROAD and Actian Support Services (including Lifeline support), Algonquin runs its ACSIS student information system, HRIS and other critical apps with reliable performance. The result is stable, easy-to-use, cost-efficient online services used across the campus—smoother online registration, accessible faculty/staff tools, and strong ongoing vendor support.

Algonquin College

Tom Friesen

Senior Data Management Analyst, IT Services