# What does Boston University use?

Boston University (bu.edu) shows public evidence of 44 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-11-09).

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Cloudflare](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cloudflare) | CDN & Edge | Website code |  |
| [Amazon Web Services](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/aws) | Hosting & Cloud | Custom domain, Website code |  |
| [Amazon CloudFront](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cloudfront) | CDN & Edge | Custom domain, Website code |  |
| [GitHub Pages](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/github-pages) | Hosting & Cloud | Custom domain |  |

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [jQuery](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/jquery) | Frontend | Website code |  |
| [Anthropic](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/anthropic) | AI | DNS verification records |  |
| [OpenAI](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/openai) | AI | DNS verification records |  |

## Data & Observability

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Analytics](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/ga) | Analytics | Website code |  |
| [Google Tag Manager](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/gtm) | Analytics | Website code |  |
| [New Relic](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/newrelic) | Monitoring | Website code |  |

## Go-to-market

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [WordPress](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/wordpress) | Website & CMS | Website code |  |
| [Google Ads](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-ads) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Yoast SEO](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/yoast) | Website & CMS | Website code |  |
| [LinkedIn Insight Tag](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/linkedin-insight) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Mailchimp](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mailchimp) | Marketing | Email records |  |
| [Brevo](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/brevo) | Marketing | DNS verification records |  |
| [Salesforce](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/salesforce) | Sales & CRM | Custom domain |  |
| [Pardot](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/pardot) | Marketing | DNS verification records, Website code |  |
| [Reddit Ads](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/reddit-ads) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [MailerLite](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mailerlite) | Marketing | Email records |  |
| [Constant Contact](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/constantcontact) | Marketing | Email records |  |
| [Dynamics 365 Customer Insights](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/dynamics-365-marketing) | Marketing | DNS verification records |  |
| [Emma](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/emma-email) | Marketing | DNS verification records |  |
| [Slate](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/slate-technolutions) | Sales & CRM | Custom domain |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Microsoft 365](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/microsoft-365) | Workspace | Email records, DNS verification records |  |
| [SendGrid](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sendgrid) | Email Delivery | Custom domain, Email records |  |
| [Apple Business](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/apple) | Workspace | DNS verification records |  |
| [Atlassian](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/atlassian) | Dev Tools | DNS verification records |  |
| [Amazon SES](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/ses) | Email Delivery | DNS verification records |  |
| [Let's Encrypt](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/letsencrypt) | Security & Compliance | DNS records |  |
| [Sectigo](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sectigo) | Security & Compliance | DNS records |  |
| [DigiCert](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/digicert) | Security & Compliance | DNS records |  |
| [Mailjet](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mailjet) | Email Delivery | Email records |  |
| [Adobe](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/adobe) | Collaboration | DNS verification records |  |
| [Zoom](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/zoom) | Collaboration | DNS verification records |  |
| [Webex](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/webex) | Collaboration | DNS verification records |  |
| [Amazon Trust Services](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/amazon-trust) | Security & Compliance | DNS records |  |
| [Miro](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/miro) | Collaboration | DNS verification records |  |
| [Red Sift OnDMARC](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/redsift) | Security & Compliance | Email records |  |
| [Cisco Secure Email](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cisco-email) | Security & Compliance | Email records |  |
| [Dropbox](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/dropbox) | Collaboration | DNS verification records, Website code |  |
| [Tailscale](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/tailscale) | Security & Compliance | DNS verification records |  |
| [IdenTrust](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/identrust) | Security & Compliance | DNS verification records |  |

## Recent changes at Boston University

- 2026-11-09: started using [Slate](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/slate-technolutions)
- 2026-11-08: stopped using [Fastly](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/fastly)
- 2026-11-08: stopped using [Google Cloud](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/gcp)
- 2026-10-09: started using [Dynamics 365 Customer Insights](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/dynamics-365-marketing)

## FAQ

### What tools does Boston University use?

As of November 2026, runsonwhat has found 44 tools at Boston University (bu.edu) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Cloudflare, Amazon Web Services and Amazon CloudFront. Application: jQuery, Anthropic and OpenAI. Data & Observability: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and New Relic. Go-to-market: WordPress, Google Ads and Yoast SEO. Company Ops: Microsoft 365, SendGrid and Apple Business. Last checked November 9, 2026.

### What cloud does Boston University run on?

Boston University uses Amazon Web Services for hosting and cloud infrastructure, alongside GitHub Pages, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Amazon Web Services through a subdomain that points at Amazon Web Services and code on bu.edu. Amazon Web Services is used by 147,483 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What CRM does Boston University use?

Boston University uses Salesforce for its CRM, alongside Slate, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Salesforce through a subdomain that points at Salesforce. Salesforce is used by 35,434 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What email provider does Boston University use?

Boston University uses Microsoft 365 for email and office software, alongside Apple Business, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Microsoft 365 through email records that authorize Microsoft 365 and a DNS verification record. Microsoft 365 is used by 734,176 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does Boston University use?

Boston University uses Google Analytics for analytics, alongside Google Tag Manager, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Google Analytics through Google Analytics code on bu.edu. Google Analytics is used by 903,910 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What is Boston University's website built with?

Boston University uses WordPress for its website, alongside Yoast SEO, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found WordPress through WordPress code on bu.edu. WordPress is used by 606,800 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does Boston University use jQuery?

Yes. runsonwhat found jQuery at Boston University through jQuery code on bu.edu. jQuery is a Frontend tool used by 927,211 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does Boston University use AI tools?

Yes. runsonwhat has found Anthropic and OpenAI at Boston University; Anthropic, for example, through a DNS verification record for Anthropic. AI services called only from servers leave no public trace, so Boston University may use more AI tools than these.

### Has Boston University changed tools recently?

Yes. On runsonwhat's rechecks, Boston University started using Slate and Dynamics 365 Customer Insights (latest on November 9, 2026) and stopped using Fastly and Google Cloud (latest on November 8, 2026). A change counts only between two checks of bu.edu done the same way.

### Which companies have a tech stack similar to Boston University's?

The companies with the stacks most like Boston University's are Netsmart Technologies, Inc,, Skullcandy, Kellogg's Produits Alimentaires, S.a.s. and Cisco Umbrella, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). Each shares 3 to 16 tools with Boston University, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what Boston University uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 44 tools at Boston University, 21 were found through DNS records, 10 through code on bu.edu, 7 through email records and 6 through subdomains that point at the vendor. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and bu.edu about monthly.


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Source: runsonwhat, https://www.runsonwhat.com/company/bu.edu (updated November 2026). Counts are companies with direct public evidence of the tool (DNS records, certificates, website code, a real-browser crawl, subprocessor lists), so they are lower bounds. Methodology: https://www.runsonwhat.com/methodology.
