DALLAS, April 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- What's the
news? The University of Connecticut
(UConn) and AT&T* are working
together to advance entrepreneurship, innovation, and data science
using AT&T 5G+ millimeter wave and Multi-access Edge Compute
(MEC) technology on the Stamford
campus. The AT&T 5G+ network will allow the university to
advance academic programs that will explore new use cases and
expand entrepreneurial activity.
With the support of CTNext and StamfordNext, AT&T's
collaboration with UConn Stamford will bring 5G capabilities to
bolster the UConn Stamford Data Science Initiative which includes
the Stamford Start-up Studio, the UConn Technology Incubation
Program (TIP Digital) in Stamford,
and the work of a soon to be hired team of data science research
faculty. AT&T and UConn expect the
Stamford campus's new resources to
connect industry expertise with student and faculty innovation to
create pathways to career opportunities and open avenues to new
cutting-edge research.
Why is this important? AT&T 5G infrastructure will
provide wireless high-speed connectivity at UConn Stamford. MEC
computing is essentially a cellular network architecture that when
used with 5G+ allows near real-time, ultra high-bandwidth, and
ultra-low latency access to latency dependent mobile applications.
5G and MEC will help connect students, faculty, and university
partners via a private network. In other words, the technology will
enable UConn Stamford to deliver advanced experiences and outcomes
to students, faculty, and research communities without data having
to travel to remote data centers.
The addition of AT&T's 5G+ mmWave service will enhance UConn
Stamford's ability to serve the state, region, and university by
strengthening and expanding Connecticut's innovation ecosystem. Academic
programs and student life should also benefit, while the
socio-economic impact of this development stands to tangibly
benefit University partners and stakeholders.
AT&T and UConn expect the new 5G
lab to support a broad array of technology tools and innovations
that can help the university expand its work in entrepreneurship
and data science. UConn use cases
powered by AT&T 5G+ will include:
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation Co-op – The program
will help budding entrepreneurs learn how to build early stage
products and technology for the real estate and construction
industries. The 5G infrastructure will help student entrepreneurs
unleash innovation and transform business operations. The program
also supports women and minority-owned business innovators by
connecting and building a network of relationships within the
university and across the state.
- Data Science Tech Incubator -- 5G will help TIP
Digital startups to monitor and analyze data fast and more
efficiently. Use cases include real-time analysis of patient data
so that care can be administered sooner as well as improved
monitoring of severe weather so that utility companies can respond
faster to power outages. Having access to 5G technology helps
enable TIP Digital companies to innovate faster and attract top
talent to the area.
- Data Science Faculty Fellows – The program will use 5G
for analytics and data visualization research across engineering,
liberal arts, fine arts, and business. These data science faculty
fellows will work to produce cutting-edge research in collaboration
with industry partners, with the potential for
commercialization.
The initiative complements UConn's
commitment to Stamford and the
business community. When the lab opens, UConn anticipates working with regional companies
to expand student experiences and opportunities.
When will the technology be implemented?
Build-out for
the 5G Lab is expected finish by late Summer 2021. When complete,
the Lab will accelerate academic research and programs already
underway.
What are people saying?
"5G is a real game-changer. Access to ultra-fast wireless speeds
is critical to our economic future for business and residents of
our state," said Connecticut
Governor Ned Lamont. "The work
with AT&T is another step in setting the groundwork for future
capabilities that will help unlock new economic development
opportunities for Connecticut and
UConn Stamford."
"Our collaboration with AT&T helps make the University and
the state stronger and enhances our focus on entrepreneurship,
innovation and business partnership. We are honored to work with
AT&T to explore the future of 5G and MEC-powered innovations,"
said Thomas Katsouleas,
President, University of
Connecticut.
"5G opens the door to new business models, products, services,
and solutions. The widespread adoption of 5G technology can
transform the business world across all sectors and bring
exponential benefits," said Anne
Chow, CEO, AT&T Business. "Leading universities like
UConn Stamford are utilizing 5G to empower students and faculty to
innovate and make learning come alive in the most extraordinary
ways. There's no better place for 5G to be explored than on college
campuses with our next generation of leaders."
"With UConn-Stamford and AT&T 5G together, the
possibilities are as exciting as they are limitless. In
UConn's hands, ultra-fast, reliable
connectivity will open doors of opportunity for students,
businesses, and the community, enabling innovation in countless
areas," said John Emra,
President, AT&T New England Region. "We are grateful to the
entire team at UConn Stamford for their collaboration. And we
applaud Governor Lamont for taking his vision for a modern,
connected, and cutting-edge Connecticut and making it a reality."
Where can I find more information? To learn more
about how UConn Stamford is innovating with 5G+, join Anne Chow on LinkedIn Live later today for
Champions for Change: Building the Future with 5G featuring
Terrence Cheng, Technology Director,
UConn-Stamford. And on April 22,
Anne Chow and Governor Ned Lamont will explore how 5G will impact the
future of education at the Collision Conference.
Go here for more information about AT&T's 5G
work with universities and here for more information
about the –UConn Stamford. You can also find
more information about UConn's Stamford Data Science
Initiative, the Peter J. Werth Institute for
Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and UConn's Tech Commercialization efforts.
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About UConn Stamford
As UConn's largest undergraduate regional campus, in
the most high profile and economically productive county in the
state, UConn Stamford provides a top-ranked research university
education, delivered in the intimate climate of an urban liberal
arts college. Graduate and undergraduate students study business,
computer science, digital media and design, and other disciplines,
while taking advantage of the City of
Stamford's remarkable landscape of supportive community and
business partners. Additionally, with New
York City and all it has to offer less than one hour away,
UConn Stamford's location and synergized relationships
opportunities benefit our students and the region. The campus
serves as a catalyst for entrepreneurship and innovation, leading
to social mobility for our students, and economic impact for the
region.
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