Case Study: Queen’s University boosts productivity and mobile learning with Microsoft Office 365

University Appreciates the Value of Cloud-Based Computing in Boosting Productivity

Queen's University, a major Canadian educational institution, sought to improve its mobile computing experience and boost productivity for its 21,000 students and faculty. The challenge was to move away from managing on-premises infrastructure and create a connected, device-agnostic environment for learning and collaboration. To address this, the university partnered with Microsoft Corporation to adopt its cloud-based productivity suite.

The solution involved implementing Microsoft Office 365, which included Exchange Online, Lync Online, SharePoint Online, and the Office 365 ProPlus benefit. This provided a secure platform for email, unlimited cloud storage with OneDrive for Business, and full Office applications across up to five devices per user. The migration was a success, with rapid adoption by students. Microsoft's solution removed hardware limitations, fostered a bring-your-own-device culture, and created a consistent platform that is preparing students with valuable workplace skills.

Queen's University

Bo Wandschneider

CIO and associate Vice Principal