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210.31MMarket Cap LossP/E TTM Key Figures 5.580Open 5.580High 489.42KVolume LossP/E TTM 19.60P/E Dynamic --Dividend TTM 1.23%Turnover Ratio 5.590Prev. Close 5.280Low 1.85MTurnover LossP/E Static 2.83P/B 0.00%Div Yield TTM -5.36%ROA 8.75052wk High 0.66Volume Ratio -11.37MNet Profit 39.68MShares -0.1665EPS TTM 1.69Beta -8.73%ROE 2.12052wk Low 5.37%Amplitude 42.38%Gross Margin 210.31MMarket Cap 0.25Reward/Risk 4.40%Risk Rate Currency: USD Updated: 2026-07-24 Key Insights Lantronix Inc's fundamentals are relatively very healthy, and its growth potential is high.Its valuation is considered fairly valued, ranking 34 out of 54 in the Communications & Networking industry.Institutional ownership is very high.Over the past month, multiple analysts have rated it as Buy, with the highest price target at 10.33.In the medium term, the stock price is expected to trend down.Despite an average stock market performance over the past month, the company shows strong fundamentals.The stock price is trading sideways between the support and resistance levels, making it suitable for range-bound swing trading. Support & Resistance Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet. Score Analysis Current score Previous score Lantronix Inc Highlights StrengthsRisks Lantronix Inc News More news coming soon, stay tuned... Earnings Forecast Strong Buy Buy Hold Sell Strong Sell Lumentum Holdings Inc LITE 27 Motorola Solutions Inc MSI 16 Indicators Financial Indicators EPS Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet. Total revenue Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet. Lantronix Inc Info Lantronix Inc. specializes in compute and connectivity Internet of things (IoT) solutions that target industries including smart cities, automotive and enterprise. The Company's products and services help companies to capitalize on the expanding IoT market by delivering customizable solutions that address each layer of the IoT stack. Its solutions include intelligent substations infrastructure, infotainment systems and video surveillance, supplemented with advanced out-of-band management (OOB) for cloud and edge computing. Its solutions enable
Samarkand hosted an international scientific and practical conference on “Brother <b>Cities</b>
Samarkand hosted an international scientific and practical conference on “Brother Cities: A New Model for Sustainable Development and Public Diplomacy” July 25, 2026. 15:30 • 4 min • 386SAMARKAND, July 25. /Dunyo IA/. Yesterday, an international scientific and practical conference entitled “Brother Cities: A New Model of Sustainable Development and Public Diplomacy” was held in Samarkand, reports Dunyo IA correspondent. This prestigious event was organized to further develop cooperation between brother cities, strengthen public diplomacy mechanisms, and expand the international exchange of experience. The event brought together experts and specialists from approximately 20 foreign countries, representatives of city administrations, foreign embassies in Uzbekistan, and international organizations (both online and offline), as well as representatives of government and public organizations, higher education institutions, and the media. This international scientific and practical conference is aimed at strengthening friendship, harmony, and cultural and humanitarian ties between cities through public diplomacy. The event featured discussions on implementing joint projects, exchanging experience, and developing mutually beneficial cooperation in the fields of culture, education, tourism, economy, ecology, and innovation. Furthermore, the conference contributed to strengthening mutual understanding and trust between nations, as well as advancing peace and sustainable development through respect for national values and traditions. The conference included a plenary session and three thematic sessions. The main goal of the scientific and practical conference, which took place during the plenary session entitled “Brother Cities: A New Model of Sustainable Development and Public Diplomacy” was to engage in a scientific and practical discussion of cooperation between brother cities as an important mechanism for public diplomacy, as well as to further strengthen mutual trust, cultural integration, and humanitarian ties between peoples through international contacts at the local level. During the first session, entitled “Trade, Economic, and Investment Cooperation between Brother Cities and Regions”, issues related to the
Editorial | <b>Smart City</b>, No Footpath: Guwahati's Pedestrians Still Fighting For Safe Walkways
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German AI pioneer Herzog on China's <b>intelligent cities</b> of the future
By continuing to browse our site you agree to our use of cookies, revised Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. You can change your cookie settings through your browser. After more than a decade working in China, German AI pioneer Otto Heinrich Herzog has witnessed the country's rapid urban transformation firsthand. In an exclusive interview with CMG's Leaders Talk, he recalls a striking example: a new road built in just two weeks. He also looks ahead to the future of China's intelligent cities, and how AI-planning combined with strategic implementation is making them possible. After more than a decade working in China, German AI pioneer Otto Heinrich Herzog has witnessed the country's rapid urban transformation firsthand. In an exclusive interview with CMG's Leaders Talk, he recalls a striking example: a new road built in just two weeks. He also looks ahead to the future of China's intelligent cities, and how AI-planning combined with strategic implementation is making them possible.
Newark partners with Hailo to accelerate edge AI innovation
Newark partners with Hailo to accelerate edge AI innovation July 25, 2026 By Stephen Law Newark has announced a new global partnership with Hailo, an edge artificial intelligence (AI) chipmaker, to expand access to high-performance AI solutions for customers worldwide. Through the collaboration, Newark will offer Hailo’s AI products via their global distribution network, e-commerce platforms, and engineering community, enabling engineers, developers, and enterprises to integrate advanced edge AI capabilities into their edge designs more efficiently and at scale. “Partnering with Hailo further strengthens Newark’s commitment to delivering leading-edge technologies that help our customers accelerate innovation,” said Jose Lok, Global Product Category Director – Onboard Components & SBC at Newark.“Hailo’s high-performance AI solutions bring powerful edge AI capabilities to a wide range of applications, and we are excited to make these technologies more accessible to customers globally.” Hailo’s AI processors deliver data centre-class performance for edge devices with exceptional power efficiency. The partnership will support customers in developing next-generation AI applications across industries, including physical AI, smart cities, industrial automation, logistics, automotive, and intelligent retail — helping meet the growing demand for intelligent, connected, and sustainable solutions.
How Fiber Networks Enable <b>Smart Cities</b> and a Green Economy
How Fiber Networks Enable Smart Cities and a Green Economy Oyi International., Ltd. [https://www.oyii.net/about-oyi/] is a dynamic and innovative fibre optic cable company based in Shenzhen, China. Since its inception in 2006, OYI has been dedicated to providing world-class fibre optic products and solutions to businesses and individuals across the globe. Our Technology R&D department has more than 20 specialized staff committed to developing innovative technologies and providing high-quality products and services. We export our products to 143 countries and have established long-term partnerships with 268 clients.The Foundation of Tomorrow's Cities As urban populations continue to grow and environmental concerns take centre stage, cities worldwide are seeking innovative solutions to become smarter, more efficient, and sustainable. At the heart of this transformation lies a critical infrastructure component: fiber optic networks. These high-speed, reliable communication backbones are not just enabling the technologies that power smart cities-they are also driving the transition toward a greener, more sustainable global economy. In this article, we explore how fiber optic networks serve as the invisible infrastructure behind smart city initiatives and contribute significantly to environmental sustainability goals. From intelligent traffic management to remote work capabilities that reduce carbon emissions, the impact of fiber connectivity is profound and far-reaching. Image: https://www.oyii.net/uploads/2_147_Aerial_View_Sustainable_City.png 1. Fiber Optic Networks: The Nervous System of Smart Cities A smart city integrates digital technologies into urban infrastructure to improve the quality of life for citizens, enhance operational efficiency, and reduce resource consumption. However, none of these smart applications-from IoT sensors to AI-powered analytics-can function without a robust, high-bandwidth, low-latency communication network. This is where fibre optic cables come into play. 1.1 Unmatched Bandwidth and Speed Unlike traditional copper-based networks, fiber optic technology transmits data as pulses of light through thin strands of glass or plastic optical fibres. This allows fiber networks to carry
What Are Digital Twin <b>Cities</b> and How Do They Work?
Picture a city engineer watching tomorrow’s rush hour before a single car hits the road. They reroute traffic around a jam that hasn’t happened yet, or watch a storm push water across streets that are, for now, perfectly dry. That isn’t science fiction. It’s the everyday promise of a fast-growing branch of smart city technology called the digital twin. A digital twin is a living, virtual copy of a real place, fed by a constant stream of data and run forward to see what’s likely to happen next. Build one for an entire metro area and you get what researchers call digital twin cities: working models of streets, buildings and traffic that planners can experiment on safely, long before they pour concrete or close a real lane. Here’s how it works, where it’s already running and what it still can’t do. What Does It Mean for a City to “See” the Future? No city can literally see what’s coming. What it can do is build a digital twin: a virtual replica of a physical system, fed by real-time data, that engineers run forward to test what’s likely to happen. That lets them try fixes before committing to them in real life. Researchers define a digital twin as a virtual replica of a physical object, system or process that uses real-time data to simulate its behavior. Scale that idea up from a single machine to a neighborhood or a whole metro area, and you arrive at the terms that run through this field. Digital Twin A data-connected virtual copy of a real thing, from a bridge to an entire city, that updates as its real-world counterpart changes. Virtual City Model A 3D, data-rich representation of a place: its streets, buildings and movement. It’s detailed enough to run experiments on, not only
Beyond Moving People: Urban Transport as a Driver of <b>City</b> Development
For many years, the success of urban transport systems has been measured through indicators such as passenger volumes, commercial speed, travel time reductions, and network coverage. While these metrics remain important, they are no longer sufficient. In a context of rapid urbanization and increasing pressure from climate change, transport must be understood as a strategic tool for fostering economic development, social inclusion, and the sustainability of our cities. Latin America is one of the most urbanized regions in the world, with more than 80% of its population living in urban areas. Globally, nearly 70% of the world's population is expected to live in cities by 2050. This trend presents significant challenges: urban expansion toward the outskirts, longer commuting distances, traffic congestion, air pollution, and mounting pressure on existing infrastructure. Countries such as Mexico, Colombia, and Peru consistently rank among those experiencing the highest levels of traffic congestion. Against this backdrop, transport planning can no longer be developed independently of urban development. This need has given rise to the concept of Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), a planning strategy that promotes the concentration of housing, employment, commercial activities, and public services around high-capacity transit corridors. The goal is to create more compact, walkable, and sustainable cities, where mobility serves as an enabler of development rather than simply a public service. International experience demonstrates that transport projects generate impacts that extend far beyond mobility itself. In Colombia, for example, the TransMilenio system transformed the way millions of people move around Bogotá and reshaped part of the city's urban structure. At the same time, it provided an important lesson: building transport infrastructure alone is not enough to ensure balanced urban development. To fully unlock its potential, investments in mobility must be coordinated with land-use planning, housing policies, public space improvements, and economic development strategies. For
Axon - Doing Good While Doing Well
Axon – Doing Good While Doing Well Table of contents “Do good while doing well” is the idea that you can invest in good causes while also reaping significant profits. That was the idea behind Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) scoring which has fallen out of trend. When five ESG data providers cannot agree on what’s “good” for society, that’s a problem. However, we can all probably agree that tools that reduce crime not only benefit everyone else, they benefit us personally as well. And if investing in these tools happens to show tremendous growth, then it’s a win for everyone. That’s the case with Axon $AXON, a company that just can’t stop growing in their quest to fight crime in the public sector. With five consecutive years of over 30% growth, they’re on track for yet another based on last quarter’s trajectory of 34% year-over-year growth. What’s Driving the AXON Growth Story? It’s rare for a large company to post consistent 30%+ revenue growth over an extended period of time like this. That begs the question, “What’s Driving the Axon Growth Story?” It boils down to three things. First, Axon is great at upselling their customers. A net retention rate (NRR) of 125% means the average customer is spending 25% more money with Axon’s platform every year, a metric that’s steadily increasing over time. That’s partially the result of price increases, but it also comes from convincing customers to upgrade to higher tiers or tack on more services. Second is product upgrades. As technology advances, new Tasers are released and the old ones need to be replaced which helps Axon capture recurring revenue from their hardware. Third is the company’s expansion via acquisition which is generally less desirable since most acquisitions don’t realize the intended synergies. However, Axon’s acquisition
How do you train a new AI service agent? A lot like you would a new employee, a <b>city</b> CIO says.
This story was originally published on Smart Cities Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Smart Cities Dive newsletter. How do you train an AI service agent for the public sector? Raleigh, North Carolina, CIO Mark Wittenburg likens it to onboarding a new employee. "You don't bring somebody on to the help desk and then immediately give them admin [permissions]," Wittenburg told Smart Cities Dive. "You slowly build trust over time." Since Raleigh became the first municipality to deploy ServiceNow's L1 AI Specialist product this past spring, its service desk costs and staff hours have declined, Wittenburg said. More public sector CIOs are exploring AI, surveys show, and providers promise big benefits for local governments. One of the tangible benefits of AI — and one government leaders seek the most — is improved efficiency. For Raleigh, the biggest time-saver has been in the service desk ticketing process, Wittenburg said. The city developed what Wittenburg describes as a "triage agent" named Ral-E. But instead of sorting trash and having space adventures like the animated robot that inspired its name, Ral-E makes sure city help desk tickets go where they're supposed to — a process that used to be done manually. "For our help desk, which is very small, having those tickets go to the right place, to the right workflows, with the right templates, really is huge for us," Wittenburg said. Wittenburg, who is on the ServiceNow product advisory committee, said he measures the success of new AI tools based on various factors, including time saved, work diverted and accuracy. So far, Ral-E is routing tickets correctly 98% to 99% of the time, he said. Ral-E was originally built as a chatbot for the city using generative AI with more advanced agentic AI elements incorporated later,
States sue over FEMA tying public safety funding to elections, immigration
Dive Brief: - A coalition of 24 states, the District of Columbia and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania on Thursday sued the Department of Homeland Security for conditioning Federal Emergency Management Agency public safety funds on states’ compliance with the Trump administration’s election and immigration mandates and giving FEMA authority to cut off funding that doesn’t match “agency priorities.” - The grants fund first responders’ salaries and training, building security for houses of worship and schools, cybersecurity, earthquake and flood mitigation, wildfire management, search-and-rescue efforts, food aid after natural disasters, and case managers who help disaster survivors develop recovery plans, according to the lawsuit. - States and local governments have filed multiple lawsuits over FEMA’s conditions on funding opportunities. In December, a judge ordered the Trump administration to stop reallocating homeland security funding away from states unwilling to enforce federal immigration law. Last fall, local governments won a preliminary injunction preventing more than $350 million in emergency and disaster preparedness funds to be tied to immigration enforcement and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Dive Insight: FEMA issued a grant notice for fiscal year 2026 earlier this month stating it would withhold 20% of funds allocated through the Homeland Security Grant program from states and “high-risk urban election jurisdictions” until they prove they’ve complied with the Trump administration’s election security requirements, including transitioning from electronic voting systems to hand-marked paper ballots and verifying the citizenship of all voters and election workers. Thursday’s lawsuit, filed in Rhode Island District Court, argues that Congress never gave DHS or FEMA authority to rewrite state election law, require cooperation with federal immigration agents or “terminate federal funding streams at any time for any reason.” The states argue the conditions violate the Administrative Procedure Act and the Constitution’s Spending Clause. “President Trump has little support
How do you train a new AI service agent? A lot like you would a new employee, a <b>city</b> CIO says.
How do you train an AI service agent for the public sector? Raleigh, North Carolina, CIO Mark Wittenburg likens it to onboarding a new employee. “You don't bring somebody on to the help desk and then immediately give them admin [permissions],” Wittenburg told Smart Cities Dive. “You slowly build trust over time.” Since Raleigh became the first municipality to deploy ServiceNow’s L1 AI Specialist product this past spring, its service desk costs and staff hours have declined, Wittenburg said. More public sector CIOs are exploring AI, surveys show, and providers promise big benefits for local governments. One of the tangible benefits of AI — and one government leaders seek the most — is improved efficiency. For Raleigh, the biggest time-saver has been in the service desk ticketing process, Wittenburg said. The city developed what Wittenburg describes as a “triage agent” named Ral-E. But instead of sorting trash and having space adventures like the animated robot that inspired its name, Ral-E makes sure city help desk tickets go where they’re supposed to — a process that used to be done manually. “For our help desk, which is very small, having those tickets go to the right place, to the right workflows, with the right templates, really is huge for us,” Wittenburg said. Wittenburg, who is on the ServiceNow product advisory committee, said he measures the success of new AI tools based on various factors, including time saved, work diverted and accuracy. So far, Ral-E is routing tickets correctly 98% to 99% of the time, he said. Ral-E was originally built as a chatbot for the city using generative AI with more advanced agentic AI elements incorporated later, according to Wittenburg. While generative AI can create content based on a user’s prompt, agentic AI is designed to make decisions with limited human
$530M from state millionaire tax will go to Boston-area transit agency | <b>Smart Cities</b> Dive
Dive Brief: - The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority will receive $530 million from the state’s Fair Share revenue, the MBTA and Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced Wednesday. The Fair Share program is an additional tax imposed on residents with incomes over $1 million. - The agreement transfers $450 million to cover the transit agency’s operating deficit, $60 million for infrastructure improvements and $20 million toward its income-eligible reduced fare program. - Fair Share revenue in the 12-month period ending June 30 raised nearly $3.4 billion, which will go toward education and transportation, according to CommonWealth Beacon. Dive Insight: The MBTA, which provides subway, bus, commuter rail, ferry and paratransit service in the Boston area, suffered a fiscal and safety crisis during the pandemic. In April 2023, the MBTA appointed Phillip Eng as general manager. He focused on infrastructure improvements: eliminating more than 220 speed restrictions on rail lines and replacing over a quarter-million feet of rail. As pandemic relief funds ran out, the state stepped in with the Fair Share program. "People across Massachusetts are seeing the difference in the MBTA as it becomes safer and more reliable every day," Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey said in a statement. “We are committed to giving the MBTA the resources it needs to deliver the high-quality transit that riders deserve." Average weekday ridership across all MBTA modes rose over 21% from May 2024 to 945,332 riders in May 2026, according to the agency. “Fair share funding has been instrumental to the MBTA improving in all aspects: safety, reliability, accessibility, and more,” Eng said in a statement. He has also served as interim secretary at the Massachusetts Department of Transportation since October. Healey signed the state’s $63.42 billion fiscal year 2027 budget on July 9. The Fair Share program devotes $1.73 billion for education
Vietnam Emerging: Capturing the Growth
KPMG in Thailand and KPMG in Vietnam cordially invite you to Vietnam Emerging: Capturing Growth, a high-level forum exploring Vietnam’s economic outlook and its expanding influence within ASEAN. As the country continues to achieve strong growth, driven by regulatory reforms and increasing global integration, the forum will offer senior executives, investors, and decision-makers valuable insights into opportunities, challenges, and trends shaping Vietnam’s future. The agenda will feature insights on Vietnam’s economic outlook, investment trends, and key growth sectors, including advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, renewable energy, smart cities, and digital transformation. The program will also cover key tax, legal, and regulatory developments, including Global Minimum Tax implications, investment incentives, and corporate governance requirements.
Automated & Robotic Parking Systems Market : Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity ...
Automated & Robotic Parking Systems Market : Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment, 2036 Automated & Robotic Parking Systems Market is segmented by System Type, Application, Component, End User, Business Model, and Region for the 2026 to 2036 forecast period - Market Size (2026): USD 1.7 Bn - Forecast (2036): USD 5.5 Bn - CAGR (2026 to 2036): 12.5% How big is Automated & Robotic Parking Systems Market in 2026? USD 1.7 billion in 2026 and USD 5.5 billion by 2036 at a 12.5% CAGR. Sales for automated & robotic parking systems is projected to expand at 12.5% CAGR between 2026 and 2036, increasing valuation from USD 1.7 billion in 2026 to USD 5.5 billion by 2036. Urban redevelopment projects continue to reduce available land for conventional parking infrastructure. Developers increasingly evaluate automated parking solutions to maximize vehicle capacity within restricted building footprints while improving land utilization. In February 2025, Lödige Industries advanced fully automated residential parking system in the USA at a 31-story tower in Philadelphia. The project combines automated vehicle storage with 100% EV charging, illustrating how developers are using automated parking to increase capacity on constrained urban sites. Recent commercial projects also demonstrate a stronger preference for robotic systems that reduce parking time and improve operational efficiency across residential and mixed-use developments. United States developers increasingly emphasize high-capacity automated parking installations that support dense urban construction projects. Germany continues to focus on engineering validation and long-term system reliability for commercial buildings. China is strengthening local manufacturing capabilities for automated parking equipment. South Korea is accelerating adoption across smart-city developments supported by advanced building automation programs. Growing investments in intelligent building infrastructure are also supporting deployment. Building owners increasingly compare equipment reliability and lifecycle operating costs before selecting parking automation vendors. Commercial acceptance extends beyond equipment capability and
TGS announces Q2 2026 results
TGS announces Q2 2026 results OSLO, Norway (23 July 2026) - TGS today reports interim financial results for Q2 2026. Financial highlights: - Revenues of USD 400 million driven by high multi-client activity and strong sales in North and South America, and West Africa - EBITDA of USD 244 million, up 60% compared to Q2 2025 - Operating profit (EBIT) of USD 120 million, compared to a loss of USD 22 million in Q2 2025 - Streamer utilization of 94%, highest since Q3 2013 - Strong order inflow of USD 377 million resulting in a total order backlog of USD 756 million, a Y/Y increase of 78% - Solid balance sheet allows for stable dividend payment of USD 0.155 per share to be paid in Q3 2026 - Balance sheet further strengthened by the completion of the sale of the North American well data business after quarter end for a price of more than USD 100 million - 2026 guidance update: - Multi-client investments for 2026 expected to be approximately USD 550 million compared to previous expectation of USD 500-575 million - Second half gross operating cost expected to be in line with annual run rate of USD 950 million - OBN activity expected to average approximately 2 normalized crew counts “With revenues up 30% and EBITDA up 60% y/y, TGS delivered strong financial results for Q2 2026, driven by a combination of growing demand for our multi-client data and solid operational execution. We saw a high activity level in the quarter, with streamer utilization reaching its highest level since Q3 2013. Strong demand for our multi-client programs in the most attractive oil and gas basins of the world, supports continued revenue growth and attractive long-term returns from the multi-client business. Order intake was strong, highlighted by several milestone contract
Friday's Headlines' Own Goal
Friday’s Headlines’ Own Goal Big ol' jet airliner, don't carry me too far away. By Blake Aued 12:01 AM EDT on July 24, 2026 Blake Aued has been doing Streetsblog's daily national news digest for years. He's also an Atlanta Braves fan, which enrages his editor in New York. Read More: Streetsblog has migrated to a new comment system. New commenters can register directly in the comments section of any article. Returning commenters: your previous comments and display name have been preserved, but you'll need to reclaim your account by clicking "Forgot your password?" on the sign-in form, entering your email, and following the verification link to set a new password — this is required because passwords could not be carried over during the migration. For questions, contact tips@streetsblog.org. More from Streetsblog USA Report: Waymo Surpasses The Way-Too-Low Human Driver Safety Bar “Safer than humans” is better than nothing, but it's still an unlivable standard. July 24, 2026 Friday Video: How I Tried to Dethrone The Bike Share ‘Angel’ Of NYC It nearly destroyed me. July 24, 2026 The Last Straw: Duffy Asks Senate To ‘Restrict’ Funding For Bike Lanes The U.S. Transportation Secretary wrongly believes that bike lanes cause traffic and therefore should not be funded. July 23, 2026 Talking Headways Podcast: Our Roads Will Remain ‘Dangerous by Design’ Until We Hold States Accountable Why don't we penalize states that don't cut pedestrian deaths? July 23, 2026 Thursday’s Headlines Turn Cameras into Pillboxes People hate getting caught speeding so much that they're shooting up cameras. Now the cameras are fighting back. July 23, 2026
Reimagine campuses as <b>smart cities</b>
By Sharath K Rao India ranks third in the world in research publications, yet only 10 of its institutions appear in the global top 250 for graduate employability. It produces more PhDs than a decade ago, but the translation of that accomplishment into industry-relevant outcomes such as products, patents and ventures remains stubbornly thin. This is not merely a funding or curriculum problem. At its root, it is an architecture problem. Indian universities were designed for a different era and continue to run on that legacy model in a world that has moved on. The transition from a teaching institution to an innovation and research ecosystem is the least honestly discussed challenge in Indian higher education today. NEP 2020 has set the intent. The Anusandhan National Research Foundation, backed by a Rs 50,000-crore hybrid funding model, is building financial infrastructure. But intent and funding do not make an ecosystem. The campus itself, through its physical and digital environment, plays a vital role in enabling learning, collaboration and innovation. This is why a smart campus is becoming a strategic necessity rather than just a technology aspiration. A campus operating like a smart city deploys AI, integrated data systems and digital infrastructure not to replace human judgment but to remove the friction that wastes it. When a university hospital shares anonymised patient data with an engineering school modelling predictive diagnostics, and both work alongside a data science cohort in real time, that is convergence. The spatial and digital design of a campus either enables such collaboration or prevents it. Most campuses, built around siloed departments, prevent it. The world’s leading research universities are redesigning infrastructure to encourage disciplinary collisions. Stanford’s CoDa building co-locates computer scientists, engineers, and biologists. MIT’s Kendall Square dissolves the boundary between lab and industry. This insight hasn’t penetrated
How Baku's Old <b>City</b> is preserving history while embracing the <b>future</b>
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