Dublin City University and Intel have signed an agreement which will see the two organizations collaborate on talent development and on technologies that have the potential to transform how people live, learn, work and engage with the arts in the future. Key areas of research activity will leverage advances in Internet of Things technology and Data Analytics for application in areas such as connected health, water quality management and STEM education innovations. The agreement will also seek to combine the creative arts and design with technology in the next wave of Irish innovation.     The deal builds on more than two decades of partnership between DCU and Intel, the two organizations have now formalised their relationship and identified joint areas of interest for greater collaboration in research and innovation, shaping public policy in key areas and the development of future talent.