CASE STUDY decisions for NUS to pursue potential innovations in areas such as sustainable campus operations and experience optimisation . y Global Network Extension : NUS students and staff traveling abroad could experience consistent and seamless network connectivity ( subject to partner network capabilities ).
“ In line with our DARE + initiative , the partnership with NUS will not only enhance the learning environment for NUS staff and students but also set a benchmark for the future of education and offer valuable learnings for other industry applications ,” said Tan Kit Yong , Head of Enterprise Business Group , StarHub .
About StarHub
StarHub is a leading homegrown Singapore company pitching world-class communications , entertainment and digital services .
With our extensive fibre and wireless infrastructure and global partnerships , StarHub offers homes and enterprises quality mobile and fixed services , a broad suite of premium content and a diverse range of communication solutions .
“ StarHub ’ s Enterprise 5G technology holds immense potential to transform higher education by enabling unprecedented levels of connectivity and innovation .”
StarHub specializes in the development and delivery of solutions incorporating AI , cybersecurity , data analytics , IoT and robotics to corporate and government clients .
Committed to conducting business in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner , StarHub is ranked the world ’ s most sustainable wireless telecommunication provider on the Corporate Knights Global 100 2024 .
The National University of Singapore ( NUS )
NUS is Singapore ’ s flagship university , offering a global approach to education , research and entrepreneurship – with a focus on Asian perspectives and expertise .
NUS has 16 colleges , faculties and schools across three campuses in Singapore , with more than 40,000 students from 100 countries . More than 20 NUS Overseas Colleges entrepreneurial hubs around the world .
A multidisciplinary and ‘ real-world ’ approach to education , research and entrepreneurship enables NUS to work closely with industry , governments and academia to address crucial and complex issues relevant to Asia and the world .
Researchers in NUS faculties , research centres of excellence , corporate labs and more than 30 university-level research institutes focus on themes that include energy ; environmental and urban sustainability ; treatment and prevention of diseases ; active ageing ; advanced materials ; risk management and resilience of financial systems ; Asian studies ; and Smart Nation capabilities such as AI , data science , operations research and cybersecurity .
Tan Shui-Min , Chief Information Technology Officer of NUS said : “ This collaboration with StarHub aligns with our vision for a future-oriented learning environment . Both staff and students will benefit from seamless access to NUS ’ resources and the Internet , wherever they are in Singapore , and in the future , overseas , without the need for VPN or other remote access technologies .
“ Over time we believe that the integration of 5G technology will empower educators to deliver more interactive and personalised learning experiences , such as virtual labs and augmented reality simulations . This innovation in borderless connectivity will reshape our NUS campus network , offering a sustainable and cost-effective solution that reduces our carbon footprint .”
Since 2022 , StarHub and NUS have collaborated on pioneering initiatives in smart campus and connectivity technology innovation .
These initiatives include the successful rollout of a firstin-class outdoor Wi-Fi network and Wi-Fi on the Move Solution that is powered by StarHub ’ s Enterprise 5G .
This enhanced connectivity seamlessly complements NUS ’ existing indoor network , fostering a reliable and uninterrupted experience for students and staff across the campus . p
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