Information Technology Innovation Centre

Tribhuvan University

Kirtipur, Kathmandu

History

History of the IT Center – TU

  1. Establishment (2016)

    • The IT Center at Tribhuvan University was originally established in 2016 AD.

    • Its initial purpose was to provide IT services that would support teaching, learning, and decision-making across TU.

  2. Renaming to IT Innovation Centre (2021)

    • In 2021, the TU Executive Council officially renamed the IT Center to "Information Technology Innovation Centre (ITIC)", to reflect a broader and more forward-looking vision. 

    • This renaming marked a shift from just providing IT infrastructure to also innovating and solving complex technological challenges within the university.

  3. Mission and Objectives

    • The main objectives of ITIC include: developing ICT infrastructure at TU, acting as the central ISP (internet provider) for the university, managing TU’s data center, and providing ICT consulting. 

    • ITIC is also responsible for managing essential services such as e-learning platforms, email systems for faculty/students, and more. 

  4. Wireless Networking Expansion

    • From its early days, ITIC planned a three-phase wireless networking rollout:

      1. TU Central Office, University Campus, and Examination Controller’s Office.

      2. Campus-level connectivity within Kathmandu Valley.

      3. Extending wireless access to all TU campuses across Nepal.

  5. Supercomputing (HPC)

    • A high-performance computing (HPC) / supercomputer (TU-HPC) is hosted under ITIC.

    • This HPC resource was made possible through cooperation between TU and international partners and became operational around January 2022.

  6. Current Role & Impact

    • Today, ITIC is not just an IT support center; it is a strategic innovation hub within TU. 

    • It plays a key role in providing infrastructure (data center, internet), digital platforms (e-learning, email), and supports research through HPC.

    • Through its operations, ITIC helps Tribhuvan University achieve its mission of modernization, digital transformation, and greater technological self-reliance.