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This study proposes a comprehensive framework for implementing Business Intelligence (BI) in HEIs, evolving from a validated roadmap to an integrated ecosystem perspective. Grounded in the Design Science Research methodology, the work combines a systematic literature review, the design of a flexible BI architecture, and an in-depth case study at the University of Tr\u00e1s-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD). The framework addresses critical factors such as strategic alignment, data governance, and system interoperability, and demonstrates how dashboards and analytics can enhance institutional intelligence and evidence-based management. Results from the UTAD case confirm the framework\u2019s capacity to overcome technical and organisational barriers, enabling the transition from isolated systems to intelligent, interconnected data infrastructures. 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