๐Ÿ“Š Overview of Enterprise Application Service Areas

162 Respondents ยท 5 Service Areas ยท 23 Tools
โœ… Survey Scope: 162 respondents rated 23 tools across 5 service areas. Collaborative Communications leads adoption at 56.79%. All 5 areas maintain above-average satisfaction.
92
Collab. Comms Users
56.79% โ€” Most Used
82
Academic Tech Users
50.62%
78
Desktop & AI Users
48.15%
60
Data & Analysis Users
37.04%
58
Prof. Dev. Users
35.80%

๐Ÿ”‘ Key Insights โ€” Enterprise Applications Executive Summary

๐Ÿ† Zoom: Gold Standard

Zoom is consistently viewed as reliable and preferred across all user groups โ€” the clearest positive benchmark in the entire collaboration stack.

๐Ÿ‘ Memphis IT Recognized

Multiple respondents specifically praised the Memphis IT team for doing an excellent job โ€” strong recognition of local support staff performance.

๐Ÿ“ˆ Power BI Interest

User interest in Power BI training reflects forward-looking engagement and demand for modern data visualization beyond legacy tools.

๐Ÿ”ง Strategic Clarity

Five cross-cutting strategic priorities are well-defined: modernization, integration, training, reliability, and communication positioning.

โš ๏ธ Areas of Concern

  • Reliability & Usability GapsAcademic and collaboration tools show systemic friction โ€” Simple Syllabus, Blackboard, Mediasite, and Teams all received repeated complaints suggesting these are not isolated but recurring issues.
  • Growing Demand for ModernizationUsers are signaling the need for modern, integrated platforms across AI, analytics, and LMS categories. The aging technology stack is creating perception and productivity challenges.
  • Training & Enablement GapsConsistent issue across all domains โ€” users lack sufficient training on existing tools. Requires a centralized, role-based enablement model to address effectively.
  • Integration & InteroperabilityHigh demand for APIs and cross-system reporting. Aligning with PMO and enterprise architecture initiatives would address a persistent user pain point.
  • Communication & PositioningLow awareness of available services, AI confusion, and perception challenges. Opportunity exists for a clear service catalog and usage guidance.

๐ŸŽ“ Academic Technologies

Daily/Weekly Users: 82 (50.62%) ยท 5 Tools
4.10
Highest Avg
Examplify/ExamSoft
3.83
Group Average
All 5 tools
3.46
Lowest Avg
Simple Syllabus

๐Ÿ“Š Average Score by Academic Technology Tool

โœ… Above Average Scores vs โš ๏ธ Below Average Score Comparison

๐Ÿ”‘ Key Insights โ€” Academic Technologies

๐Ÿ† Examplify Leads

Examplify/ExamSoft earns the highest avg (4.10) and 93.75% satisfaction โ€” the most positively rated academic tool.

๐Ÿ“Š Poll Everywhere Strong

Poll Everywhere maintains 91.49% satisfaction with a 3.96 average โ€” strong in-class engagement tool performance.

๐ŸŽฏ Canvas Benchmark

The clearest positive signal was a comparison to Canvas, described as easier to navigate and a better experience for students.

๐Ÿ“ˆ Blackboard Viable

Despite concerns, Blackboard maintains 87.10% satisfaction with 54 of 62 respondents rating it above average.

๐Ÿ’ฌ Collaborative Communications & Meeting Hosting

Daily/Weekly Users: 92 (56.79%) โ€” Most Used Area ยท 5 Tools
4.46
Highest Avg
Zoom
4.19
Group Average
All 5 tools
3.86
Lowest Avg
MS Teams

๐Ÿ“Š Average Score by Collaborative Tool

โœ… Above Average Scores vs โš ๏ธ Below Average Score Comparison

๐Ÿ”‘ Key Insights โ€” Collaborative Communications

๐Ÿ† Zoom Dominates

Zoom earns 97.75% satisfaction and 4.46 avg โ€” consistently viewed as reliable and preferred, especially vs. Teams.

๐Ÿ“ง Outlook Strong

MS Outlook achieves 95.60% satisfaction with the highest response count (91) โ€” a reliable daily workhorse.

โ˜๏ธ OneDrive Near-Perfect

OneDrive hits 97.65% satisfaction with only 2 respondents rating below average โ€” strong cloud storage adoption.

๐Ÿค Vendor Awareness

Users recognize that some issues are vendor-driven, not ITS-controlled โ€” showing sophistication in feedback.

โš ๏ธ Areas of Concern

  • Teams is the Clearest Pain PointUsers repeatedly described Teams as difficult to open, hard to use, clunky, and unreliable for meetings. Several respondents said they avoid Teams whenever possible. 15.12% rated it below average โ€” the highest in this group.
  • Microsoft Products Perceived as Poorly DesignedMultiple comments state these are not ITS support issues but inherent limitations of Microsoft software โ€” appearing across Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, OneDrive, and M365 web.
  • Outlook & SharePoint Usability ComplaintsOutlook criticized for poor search and a disliked update. SharePoint described as not user-friendly and limited for document collaboration, with basic file-management tasks proving difficult.
  • Tool Confusion & OverlapSwitching between Teams and Zoom is described as confusing. Users are unclear how Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive work together โ€” indicating an onboarding and communication gap.

๐Ÿ“ˆ Data Collection & Analysis

Daily/Weekly Users: 60 (37.04%) ยท 5 Tools
4.60
Highest Avg
MS Excel
4.06
Group Average
All 5 tools
3.74
Lowest Avg
SAS

๐Ÿ“Š Average Score by Data & Analysis Tool

โœ… Above Average Scores vs โš ๏ธ Below Average Score Comparison

๐Ÿ”‘ Key Insights โ€” Data Collection & Analysis

๐Ÿ† Excel Dominates

MS Excel scores 4.60 avg with 98.18% satisfaction โ€” only 1 respondent rated it below average. The gold standard of this group.

๐Ÿ“‹ Qualtrics Strong

Qualtrics achieves 94.44% satisfaction โ€” a reliable survey/data collection platform with minimal friction.

๐Ÿ“ˆ Power BI Interest

A specific request for Power BI training signals constructive, forward-looking engagement with modern visualization tools.

๐Ÿ“Š All Tools Above 3.7

Even the lowest-rated tool (SAS at 3.74) maintains 89.47% satisfaction โ€” no tool falls below the acceptable threshold.

โš ๏ธ Areas of Concern

  • Legacy Statistical Tools Viewed as OutdatedOne comment directly stated that SAS and SPSS are outdated technologies. This perception may not be keeping pace with current user expectations or contemporary analytics practices.
  • Low Visibility or Low EngagementOne commenter responded only with "Don't really know?" โ€” indicating some users may be unfamiliar with available data services or do not interact with these tools frequently enough to provide detailed feedback.
  • Demand for Modern VisualizationInterest in data visualization tools like Power BI suggests users want more support converting data into accessible dashboards and visual insights rather than relying solely on traditional statistical software.

๐Ÿ’ป Desktop Productivity & AI

Daily/Weekly Users: 78 (48.15%) ยท 5 Tools
4.42
Highest Avg
Microsoft 365
3.97
Group Average
All 5 tools
3.63
Lowest Avg
UT Verse

๐Ÿ“Š Average Score by Desktop & AI Tool

โœ… Above Average Scores vs โš ๏ธ Below Average Score Comparison

๐Ÿ”‘ Key Insights โ€” Desktop Productivity & AI

๐Ÿ† M365 Near-Perfect

Microsoft 365 hits 98.48% satisfaction โ€” only 1 respondent below average. The backbone of daily desktop productivity.

๐Ÿค– CoPilot Solid Start

CoPilot scores 4.12 avg with 91.23% satisfaction โ€” strong early adoption signal for UT's primary AI tool.

๐Ÿ‘ Memphis IT Praised

One commenter stated the IT department in Memphis "is awesome and does a fantastic job" โ€” clear recognition of local team excellence.

๐ŸŽจ Adobe Above 4.0

Adobe Creative Cloud maintains 95.12% satisfaction at 4.02 avg โ€” strong performance despite some licensing concerns.

โš ๏ธ Areas of Concern

  • Adobe Performance & Licensing FrictionUsers described Adobe as slow, resource-heavy, and frustrating on Windows. The two-device activation limit was identified as a workflow barrier for users working across multiple systems.
  • AI Access & Enablement LimitedAI functionality is limited, Pro versions not widely accessible, and AI Hub is browser-constrained. Direct requests for more training suggest users may not feel equipped to use existing tools effectively.
  • UT Verse Reliability & Context IssuesOne comment described UT Verse as inconsistent and insufficiently grounded in UT-specific policies, including confusion between UT Tennessee and UT Austin โ€” a significant credibility concern at 20% below-average rate.
  • Users Want Deeper AI IntegrationsSpecific requests for Claude with Outlook integration indicate interest in AI tools that improve daily communication and productivity rather than existing as standalone browser experiences.

๐Ÿ“š Professional Development

Daily/Weekly Users: 58 (35.80%) ยท 3 Tools
4.13
Highest Avg
LinkedIn Learning
4.07
Group Average
All 3 tools
4.00
Lowest Avg
Microsoft Academy

๐Ÿ“Š Average Score by Professional Development Tool

โœ… Above Average Scores vs โš ๏ธ Below Average Score Comparison

๐Ÿ”‘ Key Insights โ€” Professional Development

๐Ÿ† All Above 4.0

All three professional development tools score โ‰ฅ 4.00 average โ€” the most consistent group with the tightest performance range (0.13 spread).

๐Ÿ“š LinkedIn Learning Leads

LinkedIn Learning earns 93.55% satisfaction โ€” highest in the group and a well-received self-directed learning platform.

๐ŸŽ“ K@TE Widely Used

K@TE has the highest response count (53) in this group โ€” the most broadly adopted training platform with 90.57% satisfaction.

๐Ÿ“Š MS Academy Efficient

Despite small sample (n=14), Microsoft Academy delivers 92.86% satisfaction โ€” only 1 respondent below average.

โš ๏ธ Areas of Concern

  • Training Interfaces Perceived as DifficultOne commenter said trainings involve too many windows and are hard to navigate. This suggests the training experience may be unnecessarily fragmented or cumbersome for users trying to complete assigned content.
  • K@TE Session Stability IssuesA commenter reported being logged out many times during compliance training and described the content as too broad. These concerns suggest both technical friction and possible dissatisfaction with the scope of required training.
  • Survey Data Quality ConcernOne respondent clarified they did not use K@TE and were unable to remove a star rating. This indicates at least one data-quality issue and suggests caution when interpreting low ratings without accompanying comments.
Jul 21, 2026