The 2026–2030 Information Technology (IT) Strategic Plan of Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche (UMH) sets out the University’s technology roadmap for the next five years.

The Plan was approved by the UMH Governing Council on February 25, 2026, with a shared goal: to improve the University through technology, driving innovation and addressing the needs of teaching, learning, research, and university operations.

Its implementation involves different areas across the University and positions IT Services as a key contributor in addressing the challenges of a constantly evolving technology landscape.

A shared strategy for digital transformation

The IT Strategic Plan is organized around four areas that define UMH’s technology priorities through 2030:

1. IT governance

Aligns technology investments, projects, and resources with the University’s strategic goals, promoting efficient, transparent, sustainable, and coordinated management.

This area covers regulatory compliance, digital culture, project management, sustainability, and talent development.

2. Development, online teaching, and accessibility

Drives the evolution of digital services and applications to provide a better user experience and advance the digitalization, simplification, and integration of University processes.

Digital accessibility, online teaching, and continuous service improvement are also key priorities in this area.

3. IT infrastructure

Defines the evolution of the technology infrastructure that supports University activities, including connectivity, equipment, mobility, virtual desktops, systems, storage, classrooms, and audiovisual technology.

The goal is to maintain an infrastructure that is resilient, efficient, scalable, and sustainable, and ready to meet UMH’s current and future needs.

4. Cybersecurity

Strengthens the protection of the University’s systems, services, and information through enhanced prevention, monitoring, and response capabilities.

This area also includes cybersecurity training and awareness, the development of policies and standards, and collaboration with specialized organizations and networks.

People-centered technology

The University’s digital transformation depends on more than technology alone.

The Plan recognizes people as an essential part of IT Services and promotes continuous learning, digital skills development, and services increasingly focused on the needs of those who learn, teach, conduct research, work, and collaborate at UMH.

This vision is built on universal accessibility, innovation, quality, continuous improvement, and efficiency as guiding principles for the evolution of technology services.

Looking ahead to 2030

Meeting the technology challenges of an increasingly digital, accessible, secure, and connected University while anticipating future needs.

View the UMH IT Strategic Plan 2026–2030 (PDF)