On March 21, 2024, at the SOXAARRDEC Hall in USM, Kabacan, Cotabato, ATI XII participated in the 1st ICT Cluster Meeting alongside seven other partner SUCs and agencies. This gathering launched the ICT Cluster, a new initiative by SOXAARRDEC aimed at fostering collaboration in Information and Communication Technology.

Key highlights included the unveiling of SOXAARRDEC's database management system to streamline research data access. Plans for an upcoming website were also shared, offering partners visibility through their logos and direct links to their corporate sites.

Addressing data privacy concerns, the meeting proposed a comprehensive awareness program for farmer clientele. Additionally, insights were shared on the University of Southern Mindanao's (USM) paperless HR modules utilizing DICT's PNPKI Digital Certificates.

With ATI XII and partners onboard, the ICT Cluster promises strengthened collaboration in the ICT sector, which will ultimately benefit stakeholders and clients alike.