In the context of accelerating digital transformation and innovation in agriculture and rural development, the mission of researching and developing technology solutions plays a key role and is assigned to the Information Technology Center. This is a core and specialized unit in charge of researching, developing, and implementing technology solutions tailored to the practical needs and development trends of agriculture and rural areas today.

The Center focuses on building and developing software and technology applications to support management, business operations, new rural development, and digital transformation of rural services. Key products include:

• Smart Commune software, supporting comprehensive commune-level governance and administration;

• OCOP program data management software, facilitating monitoring and evaluation of certified products;

• Agricultural product quality management software, ensuring control over production processes;

• Traceability systems, enhancing transparency and increasing product value;

• Pest warning and environmental monitoring systems, helping farmers respond promptly to production risks.

These solutions are designed to be practical, user-friendly, and scalable to local needs.

Alongside in-house development, the Center also plays an important role in receiving, mastering, and transferring technology from research institutions, universities, and tech enterprises both domestically and internationally. This helps shorten the time to bring technological advances into practice, improve application efficiency, and promote the modernization of agricultural production.

The Center also manages the entire information technology infrastructure, including servers, data storage systems, internal networks, IoT devices, and digital infrastructure solutions for rural areas. Ensuring stable, continuous, and secure operations is a top priority, accompanied by strong attention to data protection and cybersecurity to safeguard production information and the rights of farmers, cooperatives, and agribusinesses.

In addition, the Center actively provides technical support and software training, contributing to improving digital capacity for local officials and residents. Effective guidance and dissemination of technology are essential for ensuring that digital solutions are truly adopted in daily production and governance.

As the key unit in digital technology research and application in agriculture, the Information Technology Center plays a vital role in realizing the vision of a modern, efficient, and sustainable digital agriculture sector.