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      <h1>ICT Directorate</h1>
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        Explore our key administrative units driving strategic leadership,
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            <h3>ICT Directorate</h3>
            <h2>Empowering Education Through Technology</h2>
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              UISTO ICT Directorate is responsible for conceiving, designing,
              and implementing ICT strategies for the polytechnic via the
              deployment of human capacities and provision of critical
              infrastructure and network services. The ICT Directorate helps
              staff and students use information and communication technologies
              to enhance their work and offers different services and support.
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            <h3>Our Mission</h3>
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                    Providing leadership in planning and developing the
                    Polytechnic information systems.
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                    Using Information Technology in connecting students,
                    faculty, staff, and other stakeholders with operational and
                    strategic information resources.
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                    Providing Polytechnic-wide support for all computing
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                    Automating systems monitoring tasks using standard
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                    Making provisions for Server hardware, including
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                    Data backup management, which includes scheduling and
                    reporting for both internal Polytechnic systems and data
                    center system.
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                    Troubleshooting and support for Polytechnic cyber operations
                    such as websites, SFTP sites, e-voting sites, SMTP services
                    and Polytechnic intranet.
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                    Providing technical support for web development projects.
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                  <p>Establish systems standards, policies, and procedures.</p>
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                    Creating and maintaining systems configuration and work flow
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                    Designing and implementing security measures against
                    cyber-attacks and malware.
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                    Responding to requests for help and inquiries from website
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          <h3>Our Vision</h3>
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            The Vision of the ICT Directorate is to become a world-class center
            of excellence where the potential of ICT is harnessed to transform
            the institution into an automated work environment that supports
            research and development to provide a customer-centered ICT and
            business development services.
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                <strong>Dr. Ijeoma Emeagi</strong><br />
                <i>(Nee Agwamba)</i>
                <div>ICT DIRECTOR</div>
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                <h3>Our Principles</h3>
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                  We believe in accessibility, innovation, collaboration, and
                  security as the pillars of our ICT development and delivery
                  across the Polytechnic.
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                  We aim to add measurable value to the Polytechnic’s mission by
                  enabling smart solutions, ensuring data integrity, and
                  supporting seamless digital experiences.
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                  <h3 class="text-white fw-bold">25+</h3>
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                  <h3 class="text-white fw-bold">40+</h3>
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                  <h3 class="text-white fw-bold">99%</h3>
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              Our Role in the Polytechnic
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                  <h4>Administrative Automation</h4>
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                    We deploy ICT to enhance administrative workflows through
                    automated systems and processes.
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                  <h4>Network Infrastructure</h4>
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                    We provide and maintain Polytechnic-wide computing
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                  <h4>Cybersecurity</h4>
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                    We implement robust security measures to protect against
                    malware, cyber-attacks, and data breaches.
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                  <h4>Web & IT Support</h4>
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                    We support Polytechnic cyber operations, web projects, and
                    respond to technical inquiries effectively.
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                  <h4>Systems Management</h4>
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                    We manage data backup, server provisioning, monitoring, and
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                  <h4>Stakeholder Connectivity</h4>
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                    We connect students, staff, and faculty to strategic
                    resources through integrated IT systems.
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                  <h4>Academic Resources</h4>
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                    We facilitate access to library e-resources, e-journals, and
                    Student Information Management System.
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                  <h4>Technical Assistance</h4>
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                    We provide responsive support and guidance for users of the
                    Polytechnic’s digital services.
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