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The Office of Information Communications Technology is responsible for providing strategic direction for ICT to the Secretariat. It provides oversight of ICT programmes, budgets and decision-making to ensure alignment with the Secretariat’s overall ICT strategy. Disclaimer

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11/04/2026

The United Nations Office of Information and Communications Technology and the Digital Technology Network's work on open source is gaining recognition in academic research!

A recent article published in Computer Law & Security Review explores how the United Nations is advancing a more coordinated, system-wide approach to free and open-source software (FOSS) governance.

The study highlights the contributions of OICT and the DTN, particularly the DTN's Open-Source Software Community of Practice, in fostering collaboration and innovation across the UN system.

Co-chaired by UN Chief Information Technology Officer Bernardo Mariano Junior and FAO Chief Information Officer Dejan Jakovljevic, the DTN continues to support collaboration on digital transformation across the UN system.

Read the study:

11/04/2026

"AI is here and it's not going away."

In this episode of : Hands on AI at the UN, Yujun Pian, Chief of Section for Information Management at the United Nations Office of Information and Communications Technology, discusses the importance of AI literacy, responsible adoption and building the skills needed to use emerging technologies effectively.

From asking better questions to understanding our responsibilities when using AI, Yujun shares why learning and adapting are essential as technology continues to evolve. Watch the video now!

11/02/2026

What does a grassroots perspective of Open Inclusion mean in an early childhood classroom in Namibia?

Building on conversations from , Daisy Tshamala, an early childhood educator working with refugee and local communities in Namibia, contributed her perspective to UN Open Source Community Day 2026 through “Open Inclusion: Designing for the Last Mile.”

In resource-limited classrooms, everyday materials like sticks, stones and bottle caps become tools for teaching mathematics, encouraging creativity and making learning more accessible.

By combining hands-on learning with digital tools and involving families and caregivers, educators can create approaches that are affordable, adaptable and grounded in local realities.

Daisy's contribution reminds us that meaningful digital inclusion starts with listening to the communities we aim to serve.

Through the UN Open Source Community, we continue to amplify diverse voices and grassroots perspectives that help shape a more inclusive digital future.

10/31/2026

Trust is fundamental to how people across the United Nations communicate and work together. In the age of AI, protecting that trust requires us to look beyond what we see and hear.

Deepfakes can imitate a person’s appearance or voice, creating new opportunities for impersonation, fraud and social engineering.

If a request is unusual, urgent or sensitive, verify it through another trusted channel, even when the person on screen looks and sounds familiar.

10/29/2026

The work of the United Nations relies on people being able to communicate and collaborate securely across countries, offices and time zones.

A message may appear professional. A login page may look legitimate. A request may seem to come from someone you know.
Look beyond appearances. Verify before you act.

10/28/2026

In this episode of Voices, Aarti Holla-Maini, Director of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), shares how the UN is making space technology more accessible, supporting countries in using satellite data for climate action and disaster resilience, and creating opportunities for women and girls to pursue careers in STEM.

"Technology changes the world most when it's inclusive."

Watch her story and discover why the future of technology needs everyone's talent.

10/27/2026

At the United Nations, colleagues communicate across countries, languages, offices and platforms. AI-powered phishing can attempt to exploit those connections.

A message that looks professional isn’t necessarily legitimate. Verify the source and confirm unusual requests through trusted channels.

10/27/2026

What can AI and satellite data tell us about the changing climate?

From 5–6 November, young innovators from across São Paulo will take on that question at the first-ever in Latin America.

Organized by UN Office of Information and Communications Technology and FAO and hosted by NTT Data and the NTT DATA Foundation.

One week to go! https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=2zWeD09UYE-9zF6kFubccHmtLSqBYbBDoSCkHgfKhHpURUlGUzRCQlhORVdYNDhNTDVBREpUV1pSOC4u&route=shorturl

10/22/2026

In latest Medium post, Bernardo Mariano Junior, Assistant Secretary-General and Chief Information Technology Officer at United Nations Office of Information and Communications Technology, underscores the critical juncture the world currently faces as artificial intelligence develops at unprecedented rates.

"Too often, we build safeguards after a disaster teaches us why they are necessary. With AI, we should be smarter than that. We should be predictive enough to recognize where protections are needed and put in place guardrails or governance that allow us to extract the benefits and minimize the risks," says Bernardo Mariano Junior.

Read the post now:

Generative artificial intelligence has become part of our everyday lives. But the question about if we fully understand how much it is…

10/22/2026

In device code phishing, attackers may try to convince users to enter a legitimate-looking code that allows unauthorized access.

Only use authentication codes for sign-in requests you initiated yourself. If you receive an unexpected code or authorization request, stop and verify.

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