Presentation Summary
Transforming Practicum Payments: A Sector-Wide CPP Solution Update
This session provides a progress update on the development and rollout of a sector-wide solution for managing Commonwealth Practicum Payments (CPP). With an emphasis on automation, compliance, and student eligibility validation, the solution has been co-designed with higher education stakeholders to reduce administrative overhead and ensure timely and accurate payments. Learn how this initiative is supporting transparency, audit-readiness, and cross-institutional consistency, and hear about upcoming release milestones.Bridging the Gap: A Smarter Way to Manage Student Credit TransfersFollowing a successful proof of concept, this update explores the evolution of a national student credit management and transfer solution designed to streamline academic credit recognition across institutions. Discover how this tool simplifies complex credit pathways, improves student mobility, and ensures alignment with TEQSA and AQF standards. This session will outline system capabilities, integration strategies, and the roadmap for broader sector adoption.Cracking the Code: Oracle EFTSL Licensing Unpacked
Navigating Oracle’s licensing model can be complex—especially when it comes to Equivalent Full-Time Student Load (EFTSL) calculations. This practical session offers expert advice on optimising Oracle license spend in a higher education context. Learn how to align EFTSL metrics with contract terms, use tools to validate consumption, and avoid common compliance pitfalls. Whether you’re in procurement or IT, this session will help demystify Oracle licensing.Beyond the Tech: Strategic Advisory for IT leadersExplore how our dedicated technical advisory team is supporting universities across Australia and New Zealand. From cloud migration strategies and software licensing optimisation to data architecture and digital transformation planning, our services are designed to help institutions make informed, future-ready decisions. This session outlines recent case studies, sector-specific challenges, and how we help bridge the gap between technical complexity and strategic outcomes.
Meet the Speaker
Amarish Thakur
Director Technology, Higher Ed Services
Amarish has over 20 years of experience providing strategic advice regarding technology licensing. He previously worked for Oracle Corporation where he was responsible for implementing sales & software licensing programs aimed at enabling internal sales teams and key partners on Oracle's licensing, business practices and sales methodology.
Amarish has also worked for Global Management Consulting Firms including Deloitte and KPMG in their Australian Software Asset Management practices. Over the years, he has been instrumental in building a loyal customer base by assisting clients who have complex and evolving software portfolios with strategies to simplify, manage and increase the Return on Investment from their software licences.
