Case Study: Kokugakuin University achieves 10x faster, more secure, cost-effective cloud web services with Microsoft Azure

University uses fast, highly secure, cloud-based information systems to support the next generation of global workers

Kokugakuin University, a large private university in Japan, relied on Microsoft technologies and WordPress for its campus web services but faced recurring security vulnerabilities and unclear handoffs between application and infrastructure vendors. These issues made it hard to diagnose server problems and created risk for student data, while the university also needed a business‑continuity plan that wouldn’t overload IT staff or budgets.

Working with Prime Strategy, the university migrated its site to Microsoft Azure using KUSANAGI for Microsoft Azure from the Azure Marketplace, transferring data and applying speed tuning. The move delivered roughly 10× faster performance, stronger security, simpler administration through Azure’s tools, and a cost‑effective academic offering that met the university’s continuity, reliability, and educational goals.

Kokugakuin University

Yukio Gotou

Manager, Administration Information System Section, Media Center