The UBC OCIO website has a new look!

New cio.ubc.ca website on computer monitor
January 21, 2026

We’re pleased to announce the launch of the newly refreshed UBC Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) website. This update focuses on modernizing the site’s design and underlying platform to improve accessibility, security, and overall consistency.  

The OCIO website has been upgraded from Drupal 7 to Drupal 10, ensuring compliance with current UBC website security standards and accessibility requirements.  The site’s core functionality and content remain the same, and this upgrade strengthens the site’s foundation, making it more secure and reliable for the users. 

New OCIO website features: 

  • Modernized design and platform: The upgrade to Drupal 10 enhances accessibility, improves performance, and ensures long-term sustainability. 
  • Enhanced security and compliance: Updated security features will help protect users and university information more effectively. 
  • Refreshed Data Governance content: Improved presentation and structure of data and governance information. 
  • New Chatbot Now Available: An OCIO chatbot can now help answer common questions and supports users in finding OCIO, UBC IT, Privacy Matters, and GenAI information easily. 

We value your input! As we continue to refine and improve the website, we encourage you to share your feedback with us at https://www.it.ubc.ca/communications. Your insights help ensure the site meets the needs of the UBC community. 

Page last updated on January 23, 2026


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