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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.

The Application Development Standards & Scaling Framework policy has been updated to reflect the following revisions:

  • Removed all references to the ITM Centre of Excellence (COE) as this group of 3 developers was never implemented.
  • Strengthened paragraph 24 on the purchase of Software as a Service (SaaS) and cloud services subscriptions by Business Units highlighting the need to consult with ITM.
  • Added two paragraphs on integration of AI in in-house application development (paragraphs 28 and 29).
  • Strengthened paragraph 31 on the consultative process prior to application development.

The Electronic Signatures policy has been reviewed with no change needed.

The System Logon Banner Standards policy has been reviewed with no change needed.

The Quantum User Access Standards policy has been reviewed with no change needed.