Information technology services

Office of the Assistant Secretary General

(b) Information and Communications Technology Services

But people need access first and foremost.

The structure of the Information Technology Service Division remains unchanged.

The Information Technology Service of the Division for Management continues to provide substantive information management services for all UNODC information owners.

28G.23 This subprogramme encompasses the Information Technology Service and the Support Services Service.

Mr. Ngomuo (Information Technology Services Division, Office of Central Support Services) said that, currently, there were six access levels to ODS.

Treasury is working with the Information Technology Services Division to put the reports on the Nucleus system.

At the same time, the Information Technology Services Division has been developing procedures in accordance with the COBIT (Control Objectives for Information and related Technology) control framework for mapping, monitoring, reviewing and assessing the performance of ICT functions.

The Office of Internal Oversight Services has recommended the migration of the technical development, maintenance and support functions from the Department of Peacekeeping Operations to the Department of Management, specifically to the Information Technology Services Division of the Office of Central Support Services.

1.196 All ICT services will have been enhanced through implementation of a clearly defined strategy and implementation plan.

The Information Technology Services Division has also improved scripts used for the extraction and consolidation of data on offices away from Headquarters.

Support to these complex specialized information systems will be provided by the Executive Office, given the fact that they fall outside the scope of the Information Technology Services Division of the Office of Central Support Services.

159. Also decides not to approve the increase of 2,116,800 dollars for furniture and equipment in the Information Technology Services Division

Comment by the Administration. The Information Technology Services Division has been working with some departments on the development of their ICT strategy.

Growing renewable energy consumption creates new opportunities for renewable energy technology manufacturing and related installation and maintenance services.

From this fleet, 5 fixed wing aircraft (2 heavy cargo and 3 medium STOL cargo passenger aircraft) and 15 helicopters (1 heavy cargo and 14 long range cargo passenger helicopters) would be used to provide the dedicated support for elections.

Total number of messages received by the United Nations Internet ITSD in 2004 was 18 million.

United Nations libraries must stay at the forefront of the field of information technology if they are to meet the demand for reliable common information services.

d) Create an enabling environment that will promote equitable and affordable access to ICT infrastructure and services

The Information Technology Operations Unit has also established enhanced disaster recovery services and absorbed an increased workload in procurement and training activities.

Again, it is only through a major input of information and communication technology resources that OIOS envisions the challenge being tackled.

He trusted that an official from the Information Technology Services Division would be available to respond to delegations' queries whenever the matter was discussed.

(a) Letters from the chair of the Working Group to the Director of the Information Technology Services Division are used to formalize and document important requests.

Comment by the Administration. The ICT security, business continuity and emergency preparedness policy has been reviewed by an independent external consulting firm, in the context of the ISO 17799 compliance project which is in progress in the Information Technology Services Division.

(a) The postponement of the IDEA software training in the Office of Internal Oversight Services, resulting from a management decision to conduct an analysis of information technology risks and to assess the information technology requirements of the Internal Audit Division prior to the selection of a software

3. Notes that the Board requested the Fund to continue its efforts to consolidate the information technology services of the secretariat of the Fund and those of the Investment Management Service

(e) Developing training in information technologies for users such as non governmental organizations, universities and business service organizations, as well as key governmental agencies

The Dag Hammarskjöld Library, for example, cooperated with the Information Technology Services Division in the implementation of the new United Nations Intranet, iSeek.

The Advisory Committee notes that the ECM project is a joint venture of the Information Technology Services Division with the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and the Archives and Records Management Section.

(d) An additional amount of 37,400 under information technology, to be included in requirements for OIOS in the support account for the period 2005 06.

60. Commends the efforts of the Information Technology Services Division of the Office of Central Support Services in ensuring that the required technological infrastructure is in place to accommodate the imminent linkage of the Official Document System to the United Nations web site

The difference is due to an increase in the number of satellite Earth stations from 4 to 11 for the extension of full information and communication technology services to all of the 10 remote team sites.

He also described his company's policies towards backward (supply of raw materials) and forward (sales services) linkages, highlighting the possibilities of relatively low technology approaches.

Information services. In order to improve the productivity and competitiveness of SMEs, UNIDO has assisted with the establishment of national, sustainable capacities for information and ICT support activities.

(b) The evolution in technology and developments in related industries will not negatively affect the scope of the information and communication technology services and the level of cooperation of organizational entities at Gigiri.

The Mission's fleet of 62 helicopters would include 4 heavy and medium cargo and 26 medium cargo passenger aircraft, 2 search and rescue aircraft, 2 observation aircraft, as well as a military component of 28 helicopters consisting of 4 attack, 16 utility, 4 surveillance and 4 helicopters with night observation capabilities.

The Division has redefined the terms of reference of its Information and Communication Technology Service Unit to include responsibilities for quality assurance, continuous improvement and risk management support.

Comment by the Administration. The Office of Human Resources Management, in close coordination with the Information Technology Services Division, is reviewing the feasibility of introducing additional automated controls, including those suggested by the Board.

28D.17 Resources amounting to 71,611,000 would provide for the continuation of 133 posts in the Information Technology Services Division and related non post requirements.

Paragraph 18 of the budget proposal details the proposal for the redeployment of 20 posts paragraph 19 details the redeployment of 11 additional posts to the Information Technology Services Section of the Division of Administration, in response to recommendations made by the Office of Internal Oversight Services.

Comment by the Administration. The Information Technology Services Division and the Procurement Service of the Office of Central Support Services have taken action to ensure that all aspects of agreements with third parties are adequately controlled.

28G.24 The Information Technology Service is responsible for the administration of the communications infrastructure systems, including Internet services, at the United Nations organizations, and operation of the communication systems.

Comment by the Administration. The recommendation will be implemented in the context of the audit report of the Office of Internal Oversight Services on information technology management by UNEP.