Today marks the conclusion of two weeks of Unite Field Remote Infrastructure Monitoring (#FRIM) training at UNGSC’s Brindisi Base, consisting of an introductory Technical Capacity Building course for UN Agencies, Funds, and Programmes, followed by an Advanced Capacity Building Workshop for field missions worldwide.
Through hands-on technical sessions, participants enhanced their ability to tap the power of remote control and automation to streamline operations, and to use IoT data pipelines and analytics for real-time insights, efficiency, and informed decision-making.
UNGSC is pleased to host the Unite FRIM Introductory Technical Building Workshop at its Brindisi Base from 28 February -01 March.
Unite FRIM (Field Remote Infrastructure Monitoring) is a scalable Internet of Things ecosystem for environmental sustainability, responsible consumption, and data-driven resource management, currently deployed across 7,100 devices and involving the management of 34,000 tags.
UNGSC was pleased to host the United Nations – European Union Planning Workshop aimed at enhancing understanding of respective structures and planning processes to facilitate mutual operational support in the field.
The United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC) congratulates UNISFA on the success of its first in-house M-UAS Remote Operator course.
With a high success rate of 94%, 18 civilian and uniformed personnel hailing from diverse battalions gained “invaluable insights and practical techniques significantly boosting UNISFA's UAS capacities and capabilities,” according to Salim Chehab, UNISFA’s Chief Field Technology Section (FTS).
2024 marks the 30th anniversary of the United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC). Building on three decades of experience, as well as on the staff’s recognized expertise and dedication to service excellence, the organization is positioned to strengthen its efforts towards the United Nations goals.
Digital pollution is a growing concern, with data centers considered among “the most energy-intensive building types,” according to the US Department of Energy, “consuming 10 to 50 times the energy per floor space of a typical commercial office building.1”
As part of the multiple efforts that UNGSC is making to proactively contribute to Gender equality, UNGSC was pleased to host a training aimed at strengthening the capacity of UNGSC staff to analyze technical and logistical work from a gender lens and to formulate actionable strategies that address gender inequalities.
The United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC) was pleased to welcome representatives from the European Union, European External Action Service (EEAS), Civilian Planning and Conduct Capability (CPCC) for a presentation and tour of UNGSC’s Brindisi Base.
How do we create a future free from violence against women and girls?
Let’s start with a simple action, wearing orange.
Orange is the chosen color for the annual global campaign “UNiTE to End Violence against Women.” The UNiTE campaign urges individuals worldwide to wear this bright color, symbolizing optimism and the commitment to a future free from violence against women and girls.