Banner, UNM's Enterprise Information System, was successfully upgraded during the holiday break. The critical upgrade improves performance levels for a variety of Banner applications including: LoboWeb, LoboWeb, LoboPhone, Internet Native Banner (INB), Banner Authorization Request (BAR), Workflow, Demographic Self Service, LoboMart, Hyperion and ODSP.
Primary benefits from the upgrade are both technical and interactive. Included among the variety of improvements making it easier to use are: the INB interface now provides staff with a larger screen resolution; tabbed forms for easier navigation; a “smart” toolbar; and pop-up options.
On the technical side of the upgrade, Banner 7 uses Application Programming Interface (API), which is easier to build on.
With the upgrade, UNM is now running the most current Banner software and, according to the vendor maintenance agreement, will continue receive full vendor support.
With most critical and major upgrades, the process is complex and it is normal to experience some issues with the applications or data for a period of time. The Banner project team is monitoring the situation and is prepared to resolve any problems as quickly as possible.
More information about the upgrade and a complete list of affected Banner applications visit FastInfo at: FastInfo, Nos. 3062 and 3063. Users can also post related questions at FastInfo.
For more information contact the LINK Service Center at 277-8220.