WSIS 2024 Prize Winner Bangladesh Secure Government Video Conferencing

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Winners of the WSIS Prizes, recognizing innovative technological approaches to support sustainable development, were announced on 28 May 2024 at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20 Forum High-Level Event 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland. • Overall, projects from 18 countries were presented with WSIS Prizes top honours, showcasing leading efforts to bridge the digital divide, foster digital inclusion, and drive socio-economic progress on a global scale. • “This year's WSIS Prizes demonstrate the innovation and energy that exist to find technological solutions to some of the globe's biggest challenges, said ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin. “These are the creative contributions that the world needs in our effort to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals. • “NationalConnect: Empowering Governance, Education, and Sustainability through Secure Government Video Conferencing” • NationalConnect, also known as Boithok developed by BNDA Team of BCC, addresses Bangladesh's need for secure, cost-effective video conferencing amidst COVID-19. With over 2500+ successful meetings and 5,000+ hours logged, it serves key government offices, universities, and ministries, contributing to Smart Bangladesh vision. • The national video conference platform NationalConnect, aslo known as Boithok is a homegrown solution developed by the BNDA Team of BCC to combat the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. It serves as a critical tool for ensuring the continuity of government services, offering secure and affordable remote meeting solutions to government offices, universities, schools, students, and citizens. The platform stands out with its features such as unlimited meeting duration, secured data storage within the national data center, and cost-effective subscriptions for general users. The platform's hosting within the national data center ensures that no data is stored outside of the country. This addresses concerns about security privacy risk, and data leakage. • A significant highlight of the platform is its provision of free subscriptions for schools and universities, easing the burden on educational institutions grappling with remote learning challenges during the pandemic. This initiative underscores the project's commitment to supporting education and enhancing access to digital resources for academic institutions across Bangladesh. • Since its inception in January 2021, the NationlConnect has evolved through major revisions, including its latest release in January 2023, which expanded its capacity and functionalities. Despite facing stiff competition from global giants like Zoom and Microsoft Teams, NationalConnect distinguishes itself by prioritizing customization and catering to local needs. With over 2500+ successful meetings and 5,000+ hours logged, it serves key government offices, universities, and ministries, contributing to Smart Bangladesh vision. Despite capacity limitations, it has garnered adoption among select ministries and government agencies, bolstered by workshops, training sessions, and robust communication channels. Its impact transcends crisis management, fostering seamless communication and operational efficiency within Bangladesh's unique social, cultural, and economic milieu. • Project website • https://vc.bcc.gov.bd/

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