Cloud Solution Enhances Kansai University's Educational Research System Platform

Fujitsu and Kansai University today announced that they have collaborated in enhancing Kansai University's educational research system platform through the use of cloud computing. The new system began full-fledged operations on September 21, 2012.

By employing virtualization technology, the new system consolidates the previous array of 21 servers down to only two. Furthermore, Kansai University's file servers for both students and faculty members were further enhanced with the deployment of "Organic Storage Service II," Fujitsu's cloud-based online file storage service that is able to dynamically scale its storage capacity to match changes in usage volume. The addition of this new service works to further optimize the deployment of ICT resources, increase operational efficiency, and improve system security.

As a result of these moves, Kansai University has successfully lowered its total ICT costs by 30% while cutting its electricity consumption by 46%. Furthermore, by using the Fujitsu Akashi System Center, which has comprehensive disaster mitigation measures as well as advanced security features, the University has also enhanced its security. In addition, both students and faculty members are now able to access the university's email and file services 24 hours a day and 365 days a year, even when the university is subject to legally mandated rolling blackouts. Complete story here