In this latest episode of Innovations in Education, join host Kevin Hogan with Keith S. Kellermeyer, Product Manager at Transact Campus Inc., as he discusses how technology can transform higher education. In today’s world, students demand advanced and seamless digital experiences, and IT is critical in providing efficient and effective services to students and staff on college and university campuses.
Topics include the benefits of implementing a centralized payment system, mobile credential solutions, and other techniques that can help you better manage campus card programs, including meal plans, access control, and vending machines.
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