Kochi University of Technology introduces DataSpider Servista to create an environment for promoting digital transformation in education

- Achieving overall optimization by linking partially optimized systems -

July 17, 2025
Saison Technology Co., Ltd.

Saison Technology Co., Ltd. has published an implementation case study detailing the background and reasons for the selection of "DataSpider Servista" as data integration platform at Kochi Prefectural Public University Corporation, Kochi University of Technology (hereinafter referred to as "Kochi University of Technology").

Kochi University of Technology is using data integration tool" DataSpider Servista" as data integration platform to develop an integrated database and consolidate data, allowing for flexible use of academic data and management data scattered across the university.

background

Kochi University of Technology, which opened as a publicly funded, privately operated university in 1997 and is now a public university that is actively adopting an advanced education system under the motto of "a university that develops people," is promoting data-based educational reform, particularly focusing on promoting digital transformation in the field of education. However, student data such as entrance exams and employment had previously been managed by each department, and data utilization was limited to a select few members, and there was also an insufficient integration of management data, including financial accounting and personnel and payroll data, which presented challenges.

Reasons for adopting "DataSpider Servista" and the effects of its implementation

Kochi University of Technology decided that a realistic approach would be to aim for overall optimization by interconnecting the optimal systems for each task, and began considering the development of data integration platform. The university decided to implement "DataSpider Servista," with requirements including the ability to develop in-house and flexible access to various databases within the university. Furthermore, the university cited the following benefits of implementing "DataSpider Servista":

• In-house data integration is now possible, expanding the scope of data utilization
• data integration improves work efficiency and prevents data omissions and input errors
• Developing a foundation for revitalizing educational IR (Institutional Research) ^*1​

For a case study of Kochi University of Technology, which has adopted DataSpider Servista, please see the following URL.

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*1 Institutional Research (IR): Activities to collect and analyze information within the university, and to plan, implement, and verify improvement measures in order to improve university management, student support, and the quality of education.