Case Study: Grand Prairie Independent School District improves visibility and automates processes with Progress OpenEdge and Skyward

Grand Prairie Independent School District cuts report generation from 16-32 hours to a click with Progress

Grand Prairie Independent School District needed to modernize its outdated AS400 mainframe system to run a more efficient operation and better serve its students. The district's batch processing prevented access to real-time data, forcing employees to rely on manual and time-consuming workarounds. They chose the Progress OpenEdge-based Student Management Suite and School Business Suite from Progress application partner Skyward.

The solution from Progress and Skyward provided 24/7 access to real-time information and automated many manual processes. As a result, the district's control over its information quadrupled within 30 days, and report generation for state requirements was reduced from 16-32 hours to a single click. GPISD also expects a 100% return on investment in 3-4 years, while saving significant weekly labor hours on automated tasks like purchase requisitions.

Grand Prairie Independent School District