The directorate intends to acquire software tools that will serve all units and faculties in the University to enhance their productivity.
The summary of planned activities for the Directorate could be broadly classified as follows:
1. Improvement of Existing Systems Performance and Security by:
a. installing additional Wi-Fi devices to improve existing coverage areas and extension to new buildings.
b. installing firewall and Corporate Antivirus to secure the University’s network resources.
c. Bandwidth Management Systems to monitor, resolve network problems and give priorities to some users and mission-critical systems on the network.
2. Investment in ICT Communication Infrastructure by:
a. collaborating with Ministry of Communication to install fiber optic backbone to connect the new campuses at Sokode, Hohoe and Keta to UHAS Network (WAN).
b. providing a Data Centre at the permanent site and improve the existing Data Centre to serve as a disaster recovery site.
c. providing data communication, Internet and equipping lecture hall at all campuses.
3. Providing the appropriate Information Technology Systems that will enhance Teaching, Learning and Research work by:
a. Installing Video Conferencing facilities between Accra, Ho, Hohoe and other campuses and provision of video recording equipment for recording and dissemination of lectures on CDs.
b. leveraging on provision of mobile technology using Wi-Fi facility to improve learning, teaching and collaboration between students' lecturers and staff.
c. equipping all new lecture halls with appropriate electronic devices for teaching and learning.
d. providing of E-learning facilities.
e. installing a network version of Statistical Analysis software (STATA) and appropriate repository for the storage, analysis and retrieval of data collected for research work.
f. providing simulation systems for various schools:
• CAL software’s, Computerized Data Acquisition and Analysis System e.g. Biopac, Worx and others that maybe used to perform various exercises in Physiology practical/experiments
• Virtual Simulation Packages- for science experiments and for anatomy practical e.g. Real anatomy, R, Epi info for biostatistics and data analysis
4. Providing appropriate information systems platform and application systems to increase staff effectiveness and efficiency by:
a. deploying AutoCAD Systems for architectural drawings and printing for Works Physical Development Department.
It is expected that if funds and the resources are made available the university would rely on the use of ICT tools in very activity of the University.