DECEMBER, 20228 IN MYV EWWe've seen how technological disruptions have been exacerbated by recent crises like COVID-19, which caused shifts in the way people live, study, work and communicate. When the pandemic began, it became essential to tackle the following challenges - how would National University of Singapore (NUS) prevent overcrowding in communal areas, such as canteens and how do we implement contact tracing when students or staff catch COVID-19? In keeping with our (NUS Information Technology's) values of pursuing innovation and pushing boundaries, uNivUS was born. Driven by Innovation In the beginning, key features centred on being a one-stop digital platform and app and it was aptly named - uNivUS: Pandemic Suite. When TraceTogether-SafeEntry was made mandatory, uNivUS eliminated the need for manned checkpoints as it automated check-ins to buildings based on the connection to NUS Wi-Fi access points. As such, the app can utilize the information to track the occupant density of buildings to prevent overcrowding. Users can also upload their vaccination records, which is mandatory for all staff and students to reduce the risk of transmission within the campus.As we prepared for the endemic phase of COVID-19, we sought to make uNivUS a one-stop-shop; a unified platform for essential information and services with a personalized user experience. Before uNivUS was born, THE UNIVUS IS AT YOUR FINGERTIPSBy Shui Min Tan, Chief Information Technology Officer, National University of SingaporeShui Min Tan
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