Case Study: Computer Engineering & Consulting achieves rapid, high-quality National Identification Number operations with Microsoft Azure

Using Microsoft Azure for a full-scale "National Identification Number Operational Support" Cloud Service

Computer Engineering & Consulting, Ltd. (CEC), a Japanese systems integrator founded in 1968, needed to respond quickly to rising demand for cloud-based services while meeting strict security and compliance requirements for handling employee national ID data. Tasked with building its first full-scale cloud offering — a National Identification Number Operations Support Service — CEC faced a tight timeline and limited in‑house Azure experience but had to deliver high quality, legally compliant operations and strong disaster-recovery capabilities.

CEC selected Microsoft Azure and Premier Support to accelerate development and ensure reliable operations; Premier provided 24/7 technical and on-site assistance throughout the lifecycle. Launched in December 2015, the solution combined Azure’s Japan data centers and east/west redundancy with CEC’s BPO services, data isolation, and multiple collection methods, driving increased customer inquiries, rapid improvement of internal Azure skills, and a foundation for further Azure-based offerings.

Computer Engineering & Consulting

Naoki Sakaguchi

General Manager, Social System UnitService Division 1- System Integration Business Group