Resilience
In 2024, we have intensified our work to ensure resilient digital access worldwide.
Safeguarding and strengthening submarine cables
ITU and the International Cable Protection Committee (ICPC) formed a 40-member advisory body to enhance the resilience of the vital undersea infrastructure enabling global connectivity and modern digital economies.
1.4m+ km
global submarine
cable network
UN body to protect ‘vulnerable’ submarine cables after ruptures
Reuters
400+
standards published
by ITU’s Telecommunication Standardization Bureau in 2024
Cybersecurity
We measured and categorized national-level commitments to cybersecurity as part of our ongoing work to boost cybersecurity readiness globally.
Quantum computing & encryption
Once considered a distant prospect, quantum information technologies could soon revolutionize medicine, trade, energy supply, and cybersecurity. We are exploring the potential of quantum for good. Quantum: No longer 20 years away?Digital transformation dialogues
In our ongoing webinar series, we considered how digital technologies can help create smart, sustainable, people-centred cities.
Telecommunication Standardization Sector: ITU-T
We work with governments, companies, and other stakeholders to establish international technical standards to improve the interoperability and quality of telecommunication networks and services worldwide.
“ Countries around the world are calling for impactful technical standards and capacity development. ITU and its diverse, global, multidisciplinary membership are committed to delivering on those requirements in areas from AI and metaverse development to digital public infrastructure and environmental sustainability.”
Seizo Onoe,
Director, Telecommunication Standardization Bureau,
ITU
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