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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 ICT Standards policy, has been updated to include the following: 1. Overall review and update of the policy 2. User equipment standards update 3. Standard software section update 4. ICT Support services- section updated 5. Online Subscriptions and Cloud Services section added 6. Application development standards– section added 7. Assets Disposal section added 8. Azure cloud subsection added 9. Guidance on the use of MS Azure Annex added.