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A degree in IoT engineering with Cumulocity IoT at James Cook University
Technology Category
- Analytics & Modeling - Big Data Analytics
- Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Connectivity Platforms
Applicable Industries
- Education
Applicable Functions
- Product Research & Development
Use Cases
- Digital Twin
- Predictive Maintenance
Services
- Software Design & Engineering Services
- Training
The Challenge
James Cook University (JCU) in Australia wanted to start an Engineering IoT degree program to educate students thoroughly so that they could get jobs in the IoT industry. They needed to partner with a technology provider that could not only provide the IoT platform, but also work with the university on IoT-related projects, as well as help to educate the students. The university also had to educate students and parents about the IoT and its potential for post-graduation employment. The hands-on part of the course is run by Prithvi Moses, Solution Architect at Software AG. He runs Cumulocity IoT workshops three times during the final year IoT capstone project.
About The Customer
James Cook University (JCU) is the second oldest university in North Queensland, Australia. It is a teaching and research institution and is ranked as one of the top universities in the world. Its main campuses are located in the tropical cities of Cairns and Townsville, North Queensland - and one is in the city state of Singapore. JCU senior managers saw the potential of the Internet of Things a few years ago and made the decision to design a degree program. They recruited Wei Xiang, a professor and researcher in the areas of wireless technology and IoT, to kick off the program. He is now Founding Professor and Head of Discipline of Electronics Systems and Internet of Things Engineering at James Cook University.
The Solution
JCU partnered with Software AG and decided on Cumulocity IoT, after testing signals and strength of connectivity. The course takes a three-pronged approach to teaching IoT: First, electrical engineering courses give students the ability to understand the physical, sensor side of the Internet of Things. Second, a hands-on IoT platform offers them the chance to design and test different IoT use case scenarios in the real world. And, third, Big Data courses teach them how to apply analytics tools to their IoT data. The IoT Education Package is a free of charge offer from Software AG’s University Relations team to support faculty members in higher education institutions in both theoretical and hands-on teaching.
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