#DigitalUnite

The United Nations Office of Information and Communications Technology (OICT) #DigitalUnite campaign is designed to give you an inside-look at how we enable a better, safer, more sustainable future through innovative technology. We’ll post videos regularly about key OICT projects and initiatives, including UN cybersecurity campaigns, open-source software challenges and cutting-edge tools and services.


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.

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.


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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Ramesh Thapa, Head of the Architecture and Standards Unit at OICT, explains that data architecture is about how data is collected, distributed and consumed.

This video from the United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC) focuses on the Virtual Operations Centre, an extended reality solution.

The Telemedicine Pilot Program launched in 2021 to improve access and enhance quality of medical care for peacekeepers through innovative digital communication technologies.

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.

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.

Digital inclusion is a human right. Suzanne Shanahan, Chief, Enterprise Application Centre, Office of Information and Communications Technology, and UN Disability Inclusion Strategy Focal Point, breaks down why the Organization designs accessible tech to empower everyone, regardless of abilities. Together, we can create a more equitable future.

Since launching the #WomenInTech campaign in March 2023, OICT has showcased the inspiring stories of of over 300 women working in technology across the United Nations, increasing the visibility of women within the tech landscape and inspiring global participation.

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.

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 is uniting the world.

The UN Careers Portal brings modern design, powerful search functions, accessibility and scalable infrastructure—all while promoting diversity and inviting candidates through authentic storytelling.

How do culture, collaboration and #AI drive innovation at the United Nations? Christina Goodness, Special Assistant to the UN CITO, shares insights on fostering innovation-driven cultures.

Data is not just numbers; it is the lifeblood of smarter decisions and stronger global impact. In this #DigitalUnite spotlight, Christina Goodness, Special Assistant to the UN Chief Information Technology Officer, highlights how good data empowers the United Nations to respond faster, plan better and deliver on its mission around the world, from humanitarian crises to the Sustainable Development Goals.

In this #DigitalUnite video, Yujun Pian, Chief of Section for Information Management, OICT, explains how the United Nations classifies and handles sensitive information, the difference between confidential and strictly confidential data, and how disclosure risks shape classification decisions.

In this #DigitalUnite video, Florence Keter, Project Manager at the UN C4ISR Academy for Peace Operations (UNCAP) in Entebbe, Uganda, shares how UNCAP strengthens UN peacekeeping through technology-driven training, enhancing C4ISR preparedness and ensuring military and police peacekeepers are equipped with the digital skills needed in today’s missions. She also highlights UNCAP’s Women Outreach Course (WOC), which leverages technology-enabled training to expand women’s participation in peacekeeping and advance gender equality across operations.