Hartford, Conn., Aug. 13, 2021: HSB, a speciality insurer and provider of technology services, will sponsor an Internet of Things (IoT) laboratory within the University of Hartford’s new advanced engineering and health sciences building, the company announced today.
The IoT lab, located in the 60,000-square-foot Hursey Center set to open by the end of August, will enable the university to expand and create new IoT programs that give students practical learning experiences related to sensors, connectivity and data analysis, said a press release.
HSB Applied Technology Solutions provides IoT sensor services and other innovative technologies to predict and prevent loss and optimize operations for more than twenty different business classes, including higher education.
“In today’s connected world, technology plays a key role in developing solutions for business, the home and the community,” said Greg Barats, President and Chief Executive Officer of HSB, part of Munich Re, said in a written statement.
A new academic building will house classrooms, labs and other facilities to support the university’s growing engineering and health programs. Smart technology and capabilities will be available in the lab with support from HSB’s IoT specialist.
The IoT lab will give HSB an opportunity to help shape the development of the University of Hartford’s IoT program and curriculum and encourage students to pursue careers in technology-related industries in the greater Hartford area and Connecticut.