Wuxi’s Jiangnan University signed a cooperative agreement with China Telecom’s Wuxi branch to transform the university into a “smart campus” on July 28, Wuxi Business Daily reported. 

The “smart campus” will feature ubiquitous interactive learning, accessible resources, real-time shared data, efficient management, a colorful internet culture and a convenient school life. 

According to the agreement, the two sides will improve the school’s efficiency and services on the premise of saving campus resources and the co-construction and sharing of network information over three years. 

China Telecom will upgrade the campus network and optimize the freshman services system. The whole campus will have internet access. The university will work with China Telecom’s Wuxi branch in the research, construction, operation and maintenance of information communications and new technology, as well as intelligent campus services, internet of things (IoT) construction and big data analysis. 

China Telecom’s Wuxi branch will provide practice bases and innovation labs, relevant practice guidance and technology support for students majoring in communications, engineering and marketing.