Shizuoka University has been completely renewing its information infrastructure every 4 to 5 years due to the aging of information equipment and changes in the ICT society. In the ICT industry over the past decade or so, information assets have shifted from ownership to usage with the spread of cloud computing. Shizuoka University has also changed its information infrastructure to fully apply cloud computing after several renewals. This paper outlines the changes in technology, operations, and procurement methods before and after the introduction of cloud computing.

Due to the rapid introduction of telework in recent years, security models that assume “everything is unreliable” are attracting attention. In this paper, we will explain the security configuration and representative implementation methods for realizing telework in each of the conventional perimeter defense type and zero trust. In addition, many products and solutions have been released with the keyword “Zero Trust”. It also describes Zero Trust implemented by Digital Workplace, and suggests not only an understanding of Zero Trust itself, but also how it should be utilized.

The function and the role of University library have remarkably expanded recently. In the past years. Kyoritsu library has mainly engaged in constructing Kyoritsu collection and operating its navigation system, Today the library has been requested to supply academic support for the studies in-depth and to offer academic activities as well as the core engagement in the past, In order to meet the needs for its educational involvement the newly established library (September 2016) add its human resources another role of supporting students besides its ordinary activity in the past. In addition, as for its material resources, we facilitate the library to use as a study for students as well as a storage of books. We have also worked out to establish a system of Network and Information and Technology Communication, by which we will explain various details such as its introduction, plans, functions and operational measures of equipment.

In February 2024, the Cabinet Office announced its policy that the government will encourage open access to research results through institutional repositories. In March of the same year, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) began accepting applications for grant aimed at strengthening the functions of institutional repositories. In response to these, universities and other institutions with institutional repositories are required to review and redefine their institutional repository management. This paper introduces how to register articles and research data in Nagoya University Library’s Institutional Repository. In addition, publicity of the repository and utilization of research data are also introduced. Furthermore, other problems to respond to the national policy are described.

The conventional scholarly communication system focusing on journal articles has led to the rise of research evaluation based on publication indicators, causing the scientific community to lose its autonomy and to adapt to such metrics. In recent years, there has been a movement to redress this situation. DORA, the flagship of this movement, has evolved its role from advocacy to active campaigning. In Europe, this trend has merged with the open science initiatives, and the Agreement on Reforming Research Assessment is in the process of calling for endorsements. This paper discusses the recent initiatives by DORA and the European movement. It also examines the status of Japan’s use of assessment metrics while introducing the community engagement projects of DORA.

Japan’s intellectual property system, established during the Meiji era, has long been utilized by many companies. However, recent technological innovations like AI, business diversification, and changing economic and international conditions have led to numerous system revisions. The evolving business environment now demands that IP practitioners address new tasks such as technology openness, standardization, and IP landscape activities. Additionally, their role has expanded to include IP strategy formulation and strengthened collaboration with business, management, and other stakeholders. This article provides an overview of the intellectual property system in light of these changes and outlines the evolving duties of IP practitioners.

Abstract Superior intellectual property developed by humans leads us to the prosperous, peaceful and easy lives. Industries are now investing much money to promote the development of the superior intellectual creation to survive in the worldwide competition. It is the very age when the intellectual property strategy is successfully developed for protecting and applying the valuable intellectual property rights in Japan as well as the world. Now, the intellectual property is also the matter of the national strategy to develop the national economy. It is therefore really expected that the nation will be a stronger position at the innovative development.

Japan is aiming “Nation of IP Human Capital”. First, the national policy on IP education is introduced. Then common ideas and basic attitudes towards the IP educator and recipient are discussed. Typical IP specialists are those who can promote creation, protection and utilization of IP right. Training for such specialists begins with keeping interest in IP matter and fostering IP mindset. After that, a part of practical IP education method in the IP department of a company is reported. Jobs of patent application and research are good combination in the way of learning IP skills. And the challenge of IP management is restructuring IP information.

Recently, there is a growing awareness that an IP strategy, including investment in and utilization of intellectual property, is an important part of a company’s future management strategy. However, that some companies lack favorable coordination between management and their IP department or do not have an IP department structure in place. What can an IP department and IP searchers do to protect the IP value of a company and ensure its growth? In this report, we will introduce some efficient and highly accurate patent search and refining methods for IP work, and show how the IP department can contribute to corporate management strategies, focusing on the tools provided by us.