• Unified Messaging and Collaboration System (UMCS) is an RCIP Project
• Main objective is to increase Government efficiency through shared services
• It integrates a variety of typically disparate communication systems (fixed & mobile) so as to enhance collaboration.

The product name for the GOU UMCS solution is Umail
Umail is a Government of Uganda Unified Messaging and Collaboration System that leverages on traditional email and accessibility to collaborative applications to support and improve Government-wide communication and collaboration.

UNDER STRATEGY FOR RATIONALIZATION OF I.T SERVICES

FIVE KEY PILLARS UNDER THE STRATEGY FOR RATIONALIZATION OF IT SERVICES
Use of the NBI/EGI as the primary vehicle for all Government data, Internet and Voice Services

• Centralized hosting Services, Data Centre Services and Disaster Recovery Services for Government Applications & Data;
• Establishment of a centrally managed National databank
• Promotion of Unified Messaging and Collaboration Services (UMCS)
• Consolidation and Bulk licensing of applications and software licenses