Case Study: Syracuse University School of Information Studies achieves a modern learning lab and nearly $300,000 in hardware savings with Microsoft Power BI

Syracuse University School of Information Studies - Customer Case Study

Syracuse University School of Information Studies faced growing demand from professors and employers for hands-on experience with Microsoft tools and sought more affordable, scalable lab access for students. To address this, the school partnered with Microsoft Power BI and other Microsoft technologies (including Microsoft Azure and Azure Lab Services) to expand classroom access to industry‑relevant skills.

The vendor helped the iSchool build a cloud-based, hands-on “sandbox” learning lab using Microsoft Azure and Azure Lab Services, with analytics and support from Microsoft Power BI, moving from test to full rollout in under 60 days. The solution modernized the school’s technology environment, provided affordable lab services for students and faculty, and saved nearly $300,000 in hardware costs while promoting student success.

Syracuse University School of Information Studies

Carlos E. Caicedo Bastidas

Associate Professor