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Mission, Vision and Values

The mission of the University of Porto Digital (UPdigital) is to design, provide and manage Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructures and services at the University of Porto (U.Porto), as well as to encourage the development and use of innovative services contributing to the digitalisation of U.Porto.

Descrição

UPdigital is responsible for ensuring that U.Porto's Constituent Entities (CEs), Organic Teaching and Research Units and Autonomous Services receive a standard service in the field of ICT, including the development, management and operation of:

  • information systems;
  • data centres;
  • technological infrastructures for data and voice networks;
  • storage infrastructures and servers;
  • computer applications to support the University's areas of activity;
  • cloud applications, platforms, infrastructures and services;
  • information security.

In these areas, it is also responsible for providing technical support and consultancy to U.Porto's CEs.

Vision

To be an excellent reference in infrastructure management and ICT services provision in order to get the trust of U.Porto's community.

Values

  • Ambition in setting objectives
  • Rigour in execution
  • Enthusiasm to face challenges
  • Collaboration to have an impact
  • Humility to keep learning
  • Integrity in internal and external relations