#DigitalUnite Video Series
The Office of Information and Communications Technology (OICT) has launched the #DigitalUnite video series. Each week, we’ll post a video about key OICT projects and initiatives, including UN cybersecurity campaigns, open-source software challenges and cutting-edge tools and services.
We’re excited to introduce our OpenSource team at @UN_OICT for our #DigitalUnite video series this week! OpenSource software promotes collaboration, transparency, innovation, and accessibility, making it a powerful force to achieve SDGs at UN.
United Nations Innovation Technology Accelerator for Cities (UNITAC) Hamburg uses innovation, prototyping and applied research methodologies to develop innovative solutions to achieve SDGs!
Hear from Mr. Bernardo Mariano Jr., Chief Information Technology Officer, Assistant Secretary-General, on how OICT embraces #DigitalTransformation to tackle global challenges, foster collaboration, and promote sustainable development.
Gregory Ogolla, Information Systems Officer, OICT, speaks about Unite Academy, the United Nations data literacy program. Available to all UN personnel for free, Unite Academy hosts data and analytics courses twice a year, including webinars and practical hands-on sessions.
Ramesh Thapa, Head of the Architecture and Standards Unit at OICT, explains that data architecture is about how data is collected, distributed and consumed.
OICT recently redesigned the UN Careers Portal website to attract and showcase a diverse and inclusive workforce. Learn more about the new features in this #DigitalUnite video, featuring Suzanne Shanahan, Chief, Enterprise Application Centre – Americas, OICT.
Lambert Hogenhout, OICT Senior Information Systems Officer, shares insights on how Generative AI is evolving rapidly and impacting society in this video. With a focus on safety and responsibility, we’re integrating AI into our work while ensuring it's used for good.
At the United Nations, accessibility matters. Hear from Suzanne Shanahan, Chief of the Enterprise Application Centre – Americas and UN Disability Inclusion Strategy Focal Point, as she talks about how we’re putting accessibility at the heart of our digital transformation.
From vital data collection to informed decisions, information management (IM) empowers the United Nations to tackle global challenges with precision & efficacy! Learn more from Yujun Pian, Chief of Section for Information Management, OICT.
Jorge Martinez-Navarrete, Information Systems Officer, OICT, talks about Unite Ideas, the online platform where individuals, teams and organizations can collaborate with the United Nations to leverage innovative ideas and tech to accelerate the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
This video from the United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC) focuses on the Virtual Operations Centre, an extended reality solution.
Antoine Owens, Project Manager, Operations Support Division, OICT, dives deep into how beneficial the Telephony Project, which enables telecommunications via voice calls, is at the United Nations in our most recent #DigitalUnite video.
Discover how the United Nations Office of Information and Communications Technology Toolkit for Advanced Data Analytics (Unite TADA) empowers teams with streamlined access to advanced analytics. Unite TADA speeds up decisions & boosts operational efficiency.
UN 2.0: Quintet of Change represents a powerful force for positive #DigitalTransformation to shape a better world for all! Hear Bernardo Mariano Jr., Chief Information Technology Officer, Assistant Secretary-General, talk about the five pillars.
This video focuses on Field Remote Infrastructure Monitoring, a robust and scalable ecosystem that connects smart infrastructure and equipment from anywhere to meet end-user needs. The many benefits of accessing real-time data like this are critically important.
The Telemedicine Pilot Program launched in 2021 to improve access and enhance quality of medical care for peacekeepers through innovative digital communication technologies.
Check out how the #RebootTheEarth initiative is driving change and empowering youth for a sustainable future by transforming communities worldwide. From India to Ethiopia, #RebootTheEarth uniting.
Digital inclusion is a human right. Suzanne Shanahan, Chief, Enterprise Application Center, OICT, and UN Disability Inclusion Strategy Focal Point, breaks down why the Organization designs accessible tech to empower everyone, regardless of abilities.