Calgary, Alberta – [November 25, 2025] – Iteration Insights, a leading Canadian Microsoft Data & AI consultancy, today announced its designation as an official implementation partner of MortarCAPS, the organization behind the Higher Learning Data Standard (MCDS). This collaboration marks a significant step in helping universities and colleges unify, govern, and leverage their data to drive transparency, collaboration, and institutional performance.
The partnership comes at a pivotal time for higher education, as institutions face increasing pressure to modernize data systems, respond to new reporting demands, and make agile, evidence-based decisions. By aligning with MortarCAPS and its MCDS framework, Iteration Insights will help institutions build integrated data environments that support smarter governance, improved accountability, and student success.
“Higher education is entering a new era where decisions must be informed by connected, trustworthy data,” said Chris Sorensen, President, Iteration Insights. “As a MortarCAPS implementation partner, we’re helping institutions turn complex information into clarity — ensuring data isn’t just collected, but confidently acted upon.”
Iteration Insights offers in-depth Microsoft expertise across Power BI, Fabric, Azure, and governance frameworks, with a strong track record of supporting post-secondary institutions, including MacEwan University, Bow Valley College, and the University of Calgary. Through these engagements, Iteration has helped modernize analytics capabilities, enhance data literacy, and build long-term institutional confidence in data-driven decision-making.
The MortarCAPS Higher Learning Data Standard (MCDS) provides a sector-wide common language for how data is structured and exchanged across higher education systems. Developed collaboratively by universities, colleges, and vendors, the MCDS aims to remove data silos, streamline reporting, and improve interoperability across platforms.
“Our collaboration with Iteration Insights supports our shared vision for a more connected and transparent higher education ecosystem,” said Charlsey Pearce, CEO, MortarCAPS .
Through this partnership, Iteration Insights will continue to expand its impact in the education sector — reinforcing its commitment to empowering organizations with data clarity, governance, and sustainable capability growth.
About Iteration Insights
Iteration Insights is a boutique Microsoft Data & AI consultancy headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. The firm helps organizations turn data complexity into data clarity through analytics strategy, governance, enablement, and modern data platform delivery. As a certified Microsoft Solutions Partner, Iteration supports clients across industries — from higher education to energy and public sector — to build lasting confidence in their data.
Learn more at www.iterationinsights.com.
About MortarCAPS
MortarCAPS is a not-for-profit initiative driving data standardization across the higher education sector. Its Higher Learning Data Standard (MCDS) provides a common data framework that enables institutions to connect, govern, and share information with greater transparency and interoperability. Developed “by the sector, for the sector,” MCDS is helping universities and colleges worldwide strengthen data-driven decision-making and collaboration.
Learn more at www.mortarcaps.org.
Media Contacts:
Chris Sorensen
President, Iteration Insights
chris.sorensen@iterationinsights.com
Charlsey Pearce
CEO, MortarCAPS
charlsey.pearce@mortarCAPS.org
