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Media Fusion's New Advancements in Academic Achievement Management

Media Fusion Co., Ltd., based in Osaka, has officially announced the launch of its new achievement management system for universities and research institutions, called the New Light Pack, set to be released in 2025. This innovative system is aimed at addressing the needs of large-scale users, including universities and research facilities. What makes this launch even more exciting is the introduction of a new feature, the Power Apps Input Screen Option, available starting April 1, 2026. This added functionality allows institutions to register supplementary data fields that are not supported by the existing research mapping platform, researchmap.

Addressing a Key Need

Historically, universities and research organizations have faced challenges when it comes to data management. While researchmap is the primary vehicle for managing academic achievements, many institutions find its standard data fields insufficient. This is especially true for national universities, where additional data input is essential for faculty evaluations. Previously, entering these extra data points required institutions to invest in additional server infrastructure, leading to increased operational costs and complexity.

With the launch of the Power Apps Input Screen Option, this will no longer be a concern. Institutions can now seamlessly register additional data fields directly through the Microsoft 365 platform, eliminating the need for any server-based infrastructure and thereby reducing operational burdens. The new feature allows for a fully serverless experience, significantly lowering both the operational costs and the workload for administration.

Seamless Integration and Enhanced Functionality

The New Light Pack operates on a serverless basis within Microsoft 365, utilizing the existing capabilities of the platform—something many institutions already have in place. This strategic use of Microsoft 365 not only mitigates the need for additional infrastructure but also ensures that the system is both extensible and cost-effective.

The integration with Microsoft 365 enables institutions to leverage various low-code tools provided by the platform, such as Power Automate, for system integration and data analysis. Moreover, the data imported from researchmap can now be complemented with supplementary information collected via the Power Apps Input Screen — thus presenting a more comprehensive view of each academic's achievements.

A Cost-Effective Solution

Based on the SEaaS (SaaS Extension as a Service) model, the New Light Pack allows institutions to readily adapt and expand their achievement management capabilities without bearing the high costs associated with traditional SaaS solutions. Institutions can maintain their existing Microsoft 365 licenses to minimize additional costs while still fulfilling necessary processing requirements.

Moreover, by employing the external publishing cloud service known as Cloud 3.0 for publishing the registered achievements, institutions can avoid the inflated costs usually tied to external publishing functions hosted on the Microsoft 365 environment.

Conclusion

With the New Light Pack and its innovative Power Apps Input Screen Option, Media Fusion is not just providing a tool; it is facilitating a shift towards streamlined operations and enhanced capability in academic achievement management. Universities and research institutions looking to innovate their processes for faculty evaluations can contact Media Fusion for further information and consultation. The launch is a significant step forward in improving the efficiency and accuracy of academic data management in a world that increasingly relies on data-driven decisions.