The UNDP ICT Standards policy has been updated to reflect the following revisions:Operating Systems: Windows 11 is now standard; Windows 10 is discontinued. Mac OS requirements updated to Ventura 13.Hardware Requirements: Minimum RAM is increased to 16GB. Battery life requirement is set to 4 hours. Laptops now require a warranty.Mobile Devices: Updated Android and iOS minimum requirements.Software and Applications: Opera added as an acceptable browser. Zoom removed for instant messaging and calls.Cloud and Network Security: Resources must meet Microsoft's cloud security benchmarks. Separate VL ...
The UNDP ICT Standards policy has been updated to reflect the following revisions:
- Operating Systems: Windows 11 is now standard; Windows 10 is discontinued. Mac OS requirements updated to Ventura 13.
- Hardware Requirements: Minimum RAM is increased to 16GB. Battery life requirement is set to 4 hours. Laptops now require a warranty.
- Mobile Devices: Updated Android and iOS minimum requirements.
- Software and Applications: Opera added as an acceptable browser. Zoom removed for instant messaging and calls.
- Cloud and Network Security: Resources must meet Microsoft's cloud security benchmarks. Separate VLAN for third-party network services.
- Printers and Connectivity: New devices must support cloud-based print management. Starlink added as backup connectivity option.
- Server Infrastructure: Emphasis on Zero-trust architecture. Local servers must be declared in the ICT Registry portal.
- ICT Standards for UN House Set-ups: Lead ICT agency to set up a VLAN for UNDP use.
- Staff and ICT Staff Ratio: More flexibility for larger country offices on staff-to-ICT staff ratio.