Case Study

ISmile Technologies X SKEMA Business School

Skema is a global business school known for its focus on innovation, international education, and digital transformation. With campuses in Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia, Skema equips students and professionals to succeed in a connected, fast-changing world


We are proud to share that ISmile Technologies has been partnering with SKEMA Business School for the past three years—driving their campus‑wide digital transformation by implementing Oracle/PeopleSoft Campus Management on Azure Cloud.

During this time, we enabled SKEMA to:

  • Deploy a fully automated cloud infrastructure and application buildout
  • Implement CI/CD pipelines and advanced DevOps workflows
  • Integrate AI‑enablement tools and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
  • Provide 24/7 Cloud Managed Services, ensuring zero outages

    The outcome? A modern, resilient, and scalable campus management system delivering exceptional, uninterrupted student experience.

    Next up: we’re excited to lead SKEMA’s development of an immersive AI-powered virtual campus experience. This initiative will include:

    ✔︎ AI‑driven interactive guides, chatbots, and personalized Q&A

    ✔︎ Advanced 3D mapping with WebGL and computer vision

    ✔︎ Panoramic video tours and dynamic layered motion graphics

    ✔︎ AR/VR elements for fully immersive exploration

    ✔︎ Bilingual support (English + French) and WCAG 2.1 accessibility

    ✔︎ Lead capture forms integrated with SKEMA’s admissions portal

    ✔︎ Behavioral analytics, heatmaps, and customizable engagement reports

    We’re committed to delivering a cutting-edge, inclusive virtual experience that reinforces SKEMA’s ambition as a leading global institution in Digital & Data for Good, part of its 3D Plan strategic roadmap (skema.edu, skema.ai, researchgate.net, youtube.com, linkedin.com).

    Stay tuned as we bring this groundbreaking vision to life!

Public Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Chicago, IL — June 29, 2025

ISmile Technologies Extends Its Cloud & AI‑Powered Transformation Partnership with SKEMA Business School

ISMILE Technologies, a leading provider of cloud and AI-powered managed services, marks three years of successful digital transformation with SKEMA Business School. We implemented Oracle/PeopleSoft Campus Management on Microsoft Azure—including automated infrastructure provisioning, CI/CD pipelines, AI-enabled services, VDI deployment, and 24/7 managed support—delivering uninterrupted operations and enhanced student services.

Now, building on this success, ISmile is proud to be partnering with SKEMA on a next-generation virtual campus experience, aligning with SKEMA’s Digital & Data for Good commitments under the 3D Plan . The virtual initiative will feature:

  • AI‑Driven Interactive Elements: Smart virtual assistants, chatbots, and contextual Q&A powered by NLP and ML
  • Advanced 3D Mapping & Panoramic Media: WebGL-based immersive 3D campus models, interactive panoramic video, and layered motion graphics
  • AR/VR Enhancements & Accessibility: Enhanced visual exploration with AR/VR, WCAG 2.1–compliant design, and bilingual English/French support
  • Integrated Lead Generation & Analytics: Seamless form integration with SKEMA’s admission systems, behavioral analytics, engagement heatmaps, and custom reporting

Project Timeline & Milestones:

  1. Kickoff & design prototype
  2. Development & iterative testing
  3. UAT (User Acceptance Testing)
  4. Final deployment & training

    Turnkey Pricing: ISmile will deliver a comprehensive solution—covering hardware, licensing, setup, cloud services, implementation, and training—offered as fixed annual pricing with detailed unit cost breakdowns, including multi‑year agreements and all associated fees.

    Quote from ISmile Leadership: “ISmile has been honored to support SKEMA’s cloud innovation journey. This new virtual campus project will bring their educational ambition to the digital forefront,” said [CEO, ISmile Technologies].

About SKEMA Business School

SKEMA is a globally accredited business school with cross‑continent campuses. It is recognized for its 3D Plan—integrating Diversity, Decarbonisation, and Digital & Data for Good into its long‑term strategy (skema.edu, researchgate.net, skema.edu, skema.edu). With a strong focus on AI innovation and ecosystem development, SKEMA is shaping the future of education across Europe, North America, Asia, Brazil, South Africa, and the UAE .
https://www.skema.edu/en