UPOU ICTDO Showcases “OneUPOU” Unified Portal at International Conference of Digital Business, Society, and Economy 2024

The UPOU ICT Development Office (ICTDO) presented an innovative platform designed to centralize over 50 UPOU websites into a single, user-friendly hub at the 2nd International Conference of Digital Business, Society, and Economy (ICDBSE) 2024. Presented at Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU) in Nonthaburi, Thailand, on 13-14 November 2024, the study “OneUPOU: A Unified Portal for UPOU Resources” highlights a solution that tackles the challenges of UPOU’s expansive online presence.

The interface of OneUPOU platform

Authored by Mr. Renz Jemil Magsino, Information Systems Researcher III, and Dr. Reinald Adrian D. Pugoy, ICTDO Director, OneUPOU offers a range of features aimed at improving user experience. This includes the ability to bookmark frequently used sites, adjust content display preferences such as font size and theme, and access both recent and trending links. Developed with contributions from ICTDO’s on-the-job trainees, Mr. Juan Miguel Galvez and Mr. Jarem Thimoty Arias, it also supports mobile devices through the Progressive Web App, allowing multiple access across different platforms.

Mr. Renz Jemil Magsino, Information Systems Researcher III, presenting the study “OneUPOU A Unified Portal for UPOU Resources”

OneUPOU is set to become an essential resource for the UPOU community, with plans to evaluate its impact on various user groups. Currently under development, the platform will be available exclusively to UPOU employees upon its launch. Future updates may include features like automated link management and enhanced security to further improve its performance.

Dr. Pugoy also served as a session chair in discussions on the Digital Business and Economy subtheme, further showcasing UPOU’s active role in the international academic community.

Dr. Pugoy as session chair of the subtheme Digital Business and Economy with paper presenters

The presentation of OneUPOU at ICDBSE 2024 underscores UPOU ICTDO’s commitment to leveraging technology to enhance access to university resources. ICTDO plays a crucial role in harmonizing ICT systems and infrastructure while spearheading the development of innovative solutions like OneUPOU. These efforts by Magsino and Dr. Pugoy reflect UPOU’s dedication to delivering quality open and distance e-learning through world-class ICT initiatives.

Written by  Shaira Tanay ♦ Edited by  Renz Jemil Magsino ♦ Contributed by UPOU ICTDO

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