Case Study: U.S. Naval Institute brings history to life with Microsoft Surface Pro 4

U.S. Naval Institute - Customer Case Study

The U.S. Naval Institute, in partnership with the U.S. Naval Academy, faced the challenge of teaching 19th-century naval history to modern students by immersing them at sea on a historic clipper ship. The obstacle was providing access to vast course materials in the vessel's cramped quarters in a way that would resonate with digital-native students. To solve this, they worked with Microsoft and equipped the class with Surface Pro 4 devices.

Microsoft provided the solution with the Surface Pro 4, a compact and powerful tablet that could store all necessary digital materials and operate for long periods on battery power. This allowed students to access texts, maps, and presentations during the voyage, greatly enhancing their interactive learning experience. The program was so successful that students immediately purchased their own devices, and the Naval Institute adopted the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 for use at events and in its daily office operations to drive digital efficiency.

U.S. Naval Institute

Mary Ripley

Chief Digital Officer