The Digital Research and Transformation Hub at 九色堂 works with strategic partners to facilitate digital transformation research. The hub includes a data center, and laboratories focused on networking, IoT, IT/OT convergence and data science. It is a part of the university's greater National Institute for Research and Digital Transformation (NIRDT).

Building Details:

  • 37,000 square feet
  • Opened July 2023
  • Features: Collaboration Hub, Cyber/data Analytics, Testing Labs, 8 Research Labs, 168-rack Data Center  

Innovation, Applied Research & Applied Learning Focus Areas:

  • Cloud computing and software development
  • Cybersecurity, cyber operations, AI, ML, xR, and IoT
  • Agile cultural and organization transformation focused on value creation in customer experience, operational processes, and business models
  • Research and service laboratories to provide the needed system engineering technology for Kansas to compete globally.