Twelve Tech Sectors Targeted Digitally
IU ICT Cell Plans Central ERP Rollout
- Islamic University ICT Cell director unveils 12-point digital transformation masterplan
- Masterplan covers ERP implementation, cloud datacenters, and paperless administrative workflows
- Calls for realistic short-term and long-term tech investments and infrastructure upgrades
To modernize academic, administrative, and financial operations through an integrated digital framework, Islamic University (IU) ICT Cell Director Professor Dr. Jahidul Islam has outlined a strategic 12-point transformation roadmap.
Announced via social media on Tuesday (October 20, 2026), the initiative addresses long-standing infrastructure limitations and seeks to build a paperless, data-driven campus ecosystem.
The 12 core focus areas identified under the new ICT plan include: 1. Implementation of a centralized Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, 2. Digitized Student Information Management, 3. Automated Examination and Result Processing, 4. Digital Payroll and Employee Data Management, 5. Online Fee Payment and Automated Financial Gateways, 6. Campus-wide Secure High-Speed Internet Infrastructure, 7. Modern Central Data Center and Cloud Integration, 8. Advanced Cybersecurity Protocols, 9. Dynamic Web Portals and Digital Communication Channels, 10. Paperless Office Workflows, 11. E-Learning and Tech-Enabled Research Support, and 12. Dedicated IT Helpdesks with Skill Training for Faculty and Students.
Highlighting current operational gaps, Dr. Jahidul Islam noted that existing digital services remain fragmented across departments. He stressed the necessity of a structured short- and long-term masterplan backed by administrative support, budget allocation, and modernized network hardware to achieve full automation.
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