GovTech designs digital services such as the Moments of Life app and the GoBusiness portal to provide citizens and businesses easy access to important information.
With new features rolled out due to the pandemic, citizens and businesses can also use these platforms to navigate life amid COVID-19 with ease! πͺπ»
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With new features rolled out due to the pandemic, citizens and businesses can also use these platforms to navigate life amid COVID-19 with ease! πͺπ»
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βοΈ Did you know? We have moved over 150 non-sensitive Government IT systems to the commercial cloud since 2018.
More systems will continue to migrate to the cloud, providing us the agility to improve on our digital services and making quick deployment possible! π
Full story here β‘οΈ go.gov.sg/tg-ib2020st3-technews
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More systems will continue to migrate to the cloud, providing us the agility to improve on our digital services and making quick deployment possible! π
Full story here β‘οΈ go.gov.sg/tg-ib2020st3-technews
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As Singapore gradually loosens restrictions in the post-circuit breaker period, it is now mandatory to check in with SafeEntry at workplaces, schools and supermarkets.
More than 9 million check-ins and check-outs take place on the platform daily.
Read the full story here
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More than 9 million check-ins and check-outs take place on the platform daily.
Read the full story here
β‘οΈ go.gov.sg/tg-tnp27jun-safeentry
No one gets left behind in Singapore's nationwide effort to fight COVID-19! πͺπ»
The TraceTogether token aims to extend the protection provided by digital contact tracing tools to as many people in Singapore as possible.
Read more β‘ go.gov.sg/tg-mts-tttokenelders
The TraceTogether token aims to extend the protection provided by digital contact tracing tools to as many people in Singapore as possible.
Read more β‘ go.gov.sg/tg-mts-tttokenelders
π€ The Singapore Government will invest over $710 million this FY in ICT projects that uses data analytics, AI and sensors to deliver better government services.
Read more about the big push here
β‘οΈ go.gov.sg/tg-ib2020st4-technews
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Read more about the big push here
β‘οΈ go.gov.sg/tg-ib2020st4-technews
#SmartNationIB #TechforPublicGood
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Checking in often when youβre out?β£ Use #SingPassMobile to breeze through your #SafeEntry check-ins.
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Just scan and go, no form filling!
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Don't forget to share this quick tip with your family and friends! π
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Just scan and go, no form filling!
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Don't forget to share this quick tip with your family and friends! π
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Out and about with seniors and young children? π¨πΌβπ¦³π΅π»πΆπ»π¦
Use #SingPassMobile to do #SafeEntry group check-in for your family. No more queuing to get your childβs ID scanned.
Check out the new feature today and share this post with your family and friends! π
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Use #SingPassMobile to do #SafeEntry group check-in for your family. No more queuing to get your childβs ID scanned.
Check out the new feature today and share this post with your family and friends! π
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Ready to vote? Please remember to bring your physical NRIC/passport and your ePoll Card in your #SingPassMobile app to check your allotted polling station.
Read more on the approved ID documents needed to enter a polling station here:
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Read more on the approved ID documents needed to enter a polling station here:
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π£ Good news for iPhone users - the #TraceTogether app now works in the background on iOS! βΊ
β’ Update your app to the latest version.
β’ Remember to turn on Bluetooth on your phone before you head out.
β’ Do not swipe up on the app to force close it. This ensures that your app is kept running in the background π
β’ Share this post with your family and friends who are also on iOS!
#TraceTogether, safer together.
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β’ Update your app to the latest version.
β’ Remember to turn on Bluetooth on your phone before you head out.
β’ Do not swipe up on the app to force close it. This ensures that your app is kept running in the background π
β’ Share this post with your family and friends who are also on iOS!
#TraceTogether, safer together.
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π£ Calling for JC students! Whitehacks is back this year to give exposure and challenge students to a myriad of Cyber Security challenges and topics handcrafted by the SMU Whitehat Society.
In view of COVID-19, this yearβs programme will be conducted fully online.
Key Details
Date: 1-2 August
Team: 3 JC Students per team
Sign up by 20 July here:
β‘οΈ go.gov.sg/tg-whitehacks2020
Perks!
π Massive Loot Crate for every participant.
π Cash prizes of up to $900!
Not a JC student? Share this post with your friends or family who might be interested in this challenge π
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In view of COVID-19, this yearβs programme will be conducted fully online.
Key Details
Date: 1-2 August
Team: 3 JC Students per team
Sign up by 20 July here:
β‘οΈ go.gov.sg/tg-whitehacks2020
Perks!
π Massive Loot Crate for every participant.
π Cash prizes of up to $900!
Not a JC student? Share this post with your friends or family who might be interested in this challenge π
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π¬ New video: GovTech's Chief Executive shares how collaboration with industry partners can bring better services to Singapore πΈπ¬!
β‘οΈ go.gov.sg/tg-youtube-sndgib2020
π Prefer to read instead?
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π Prefer to read instead?
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π₯[Webinar]π₯Flattening the Curve through Tech Solutions
The #SmartNation office will be hosting a panel discussion to discuss how Singapore has deployed tech solutions in the fight against #COVID19.
Join us to hear from a diverse panel of speakers, pose questions, and discuss the role of tech and how it is evolving to meet the needs of this unprecedented public health challenge!π‘π¦
Details
π: 22 July (Wed)
π: Zoom π»π±
β°: 8:00 - 9:30pm
π΅: It's FREE!
Register here: go.gov.sg/tg-snic-17072020
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The #SmartNation office will be hosting a panel discussion to discuss how Singapore has deployed tech solutions in the fight against #COVID19.
Join us to hear from a diverse panel of speakers, pose questions, and discuss the role of tech and how it is evolving to meet the needs of this unprecedented public health challenge!π‘π¦
Details
π: 22 July (Wed)
π: Zoom π»π±
β°: 8:00 - 9:30pm
π΅: It's FREE!
Register here: go.gov.sg/tg-snic-17072020
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Spread facts, not fear. β
Misinformation can spread faster than a virus in an outbreak. To combat fake news amidst #COVID19, #Singapore leverages #technology to disseminate accurate information in an innovative and efficient way.
πΉ Hear more about it in a short video featuring Lim Eyung, Director of the Digital Design & Development team at #GovTechSG:
πβ‘οΈ go.gov.sg/tg-spreadfactsnotfear
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Misinformation can spread faster than a virus in an outbreak. To combat fake news amidst #COVID19, #Singapore leverages #technology to disseminate accurate information in an innovative and efficient way.
πΉ Hear more about it in a short video featuring Lim Eyung, Director of the Digital Design & Development team at #GovTechSG:
πβ‘οΈ go.gov.sg/tg-spreadfactsnotfear
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Many people are wary of using the #cloud, citing security reasons. Is our data less secure in the cloud? π€
We would π to know what you think! π
Join the conversation here:
β‘οΈπ£ go.gov.sg/tg-tw-techtalk-0001
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We would π to know what you think! π
Join the conversation here:
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ποΈ #TechNewsRoundupβοΈποΈ
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πΈπ¬ #SINGAPORE πΈπ¬
Opening online bank account? Just scanπ¨π»onπ±
With #SingPass Face Verification, businesses can tap on National Digital Identity to securely verify online transactions. DBS bank is the first to pilot this service.
π go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0001
How techies can facilitate the post-circuit breaker economy
The government plans to leverage digital tech to improve #COVID19 testing, contact tracing and safety measures against potential outbreaks. Besides crowdsourcing for solutions, #GovTechSG is also hiring.
π go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0002
π WORLD π
Digital IDs becoming serious business in π¦πΊ β but remain a βhard sellβ
AU has set aside US$47.9m to accelerate the development of their digital ID ecosystem. However, there will be a delay in the rollout after pilot test uncovers functionality concerns.
π go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0003
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πΈπ¬ #SINGAPORE πΈπ¬
Opening online bank account? Just scanπ¨π»onπ±
With #SingPass Face Verification, businesses can tap on National Digital Identity to securely verify online transactions. DBS bank is the first to pilot this service.
π go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0001
How techies can facilitate the post-circuit breaker economy
The government plans to leverage digital tech to improve #COVID19 testing, contact tracing and safety measures against potential outbreaks. Besides crowdsourcing for solutions, #GovTechSG is also hiring.
π go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0002
π WORLD π
Digital IDs becoming serious business in π¦πΊ β but remain a βhard sellβ
AU has set aside US$47.9m to accelerate the development of their digital ID ecosystem. However, there will be a delay in the rollout after pilot test uncovers functionality concerns.
π go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0003
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π₯[STACK-X: Meetup webinar]π₯
How DevOps transforms software development
#DevOps can often transform the software development lifecycle and streamline product delivery.
In our first Spotlight on ASEAN series, #GovTechSG's DevOps Engineer Fabian Lim will share the tools that enable DevSecOps practices in the organisation, and Vinh Ho from π»π³ will discuss the benefits and pitfalls of deploying Kubernetes on-prem.
Details
π: 5 Aug (Wed)
π: Zoom π»π±
β°: 7:30 - 9:00pm
π΅: It's FREE!
Register here: https://go.gov.sg/tg-webinar-0001
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How DevOps transforms software development
#DevOps can often transform the software development lifecycle and streamline product delivery.
In our first Spotlight on ASEAN series, #GovTechSG's DevOps Engineer Fabian Lim will share the tools that enable DevSecOps practices in the organisation, and Vinh Ho from π»π³ will discuss the benefits and pitfalls of deploying Kubernetes on-prem.
Details
π: 5 Aug (Wed)
π: Zoom π»π±
β°: 7:30 - 9:00pm
π΅: It's FREE!
Register here: https://go.gov.sg/tg-webinar-0001
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π£[IG CONTESTβοΈ]π£
Did you know that both the #SingPassMobile and the #TraceTogether app have a quick and easy in-app shortcut to check in to places using #SafeEntry?
Itβs no wonder Gayle canβt seem to decide which one to use!
Our advice? Just pick either one so you wonβt hold up the queue! π
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Join us in celebrating our nationβs birthday by showing love for #Singaporeβs tech developments the best way we know how β memes! πΈπ¬
Participate and stand a chance to win a limited edition GovTech 'hypebeast' tote bag and a $55 NTUC voucher.
Visit our IG post for more details:
πβ© go.gov.sg/tg-gtcontest-0001
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#NDP2020 #GovTechSG #ContestSG
Did you know that both the #SingPassMobile and the #TraceTogether app have a quick and easy in-app shortcut to check in to places using #SafeEntry?
Itβs no wonder Gayle canβt seem to decide which one to use!
Our advice? Just pick either one so you wonβt hold up the queue! π
πππππ
Join us in celebrating our nationβs birthday by showing love for #Singaporeβs tech developments the best way we know how β memes! πΈπ¬
Participate and stand a chance to win a limited edition GovTech 'hypebeast' tote bag and a $55 NTUC voucher.
Visit our IG post for more details:
πβ© go.gov.sg/tg-gtcontest-0001
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#NDP2020 #GovTechSG #ContestSG
π #TechNewsRoundupβπ
Missed catching up on some tech news this week? Donβt worry, weβve got you covered!
πΈπ¬ #SINGAPORE πΈπ¬
SingPass is undergoing an extensive upgrade to allow for secure high-risk online transactions. The system is moving away from scripted fraud detection to using machine learning and AI to detect anomalies. This upgrade will be completed by early 2021.
πβ© go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0004
#GovTechSG designed an improved contactless temperature scanner far cheaper than the original version produced in March. 340 machines were produced within 2 weeks to be deployed to eldercare facilities.
πβ© go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0005
π #WORLD π
The city of Tucson, Arizona, is planning to give access to free public Wi-fi throughout the city, particularly in areas suffering from a digital divide. The city council voted to use US$4.4mil of federal CARES Act money to fund this expansion plan.
πβ© go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0006
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πΈπ¬ #SINGAPORE πΈπ¬
SingPass is undergoing an extensive upgrade to allow for secure high-risk online transactions. The system is moving away from scripted fraud detection to using machine learning and AI to detect anomalies. This upgrade will be completed by early 2021.
πβ© go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0004
#GovTechSG designed an improved contactless temperature scanner far cheaper than the original version produced in March. 340 machines were produced within 2 weeks to be deployed to eldercare facilities.
πβ© go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0005
π #WORLD π
The city of Tucson, Arizona, is planning to give access to free public Wi-fi throughout the city, particularly in areas suffering from a digital divide. The city council voted to use US$4.4mil of federal CARES Act money to fund this expansion plan.
πβ© go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0006
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