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Missed attending the first day of the STACK 2020 developer conference?

Watch this GIF for a quick recap on what was shared today πŸ“½

There's still a day left to go!

Click on the link to sign up so that you won't miss out on the conversations around the latest tech trends:
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#GovTechSTACK #GovTechSG
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Day 1 of #GovTechSTACK 2020 Developers Conference has concluded on a high note!

Are you a techie or love all things tech? Here's what you missed.

Tune in with us tomorrow
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Missed attending the second day of the STACK 2020 Developers Conference?

Watch this GIF for a quick recap on what was shared today πŸ“½

Check out our digital channels for more content on #GovTechSTACK
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It's a wrap! Here's what happened behind and in front of the screens today at Day 2 of STACK 2020 #GovTechSTACK

Check out our digital channels for other content you've might have missed on the event
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πŸ—ž #TechNewsRoundupβ—πŸ—ž

Missed catching up on some tech news this week? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬ #SINGAPORE πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬
(1) GivePls integrates #SingPass in its contactless donation platform to securely retrieve donor information and allow digital tax-deductible receipts to be issued. This provides a more user-friendly experience for the donor.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0055

(2) The Singapore Government is working with 3 cloud service providers – Amazon Web services, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform to bring the cutting edge of cloud technology in government digital services.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0056

🌎 #WORLD 🌎
(3) South Korea plans to nurture 100,000 talents in the AI sector by 2025 by supporting graduate schools and colleges focusing in software development.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0057

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Hey Android users! πŸ“±

Did you know you can launch #SafeEntry on the #TraceTogether App quicker when you set up the app shortcut? πŸ–πŸ»β£β£

⁣✨ The TT App is now available on the Huawei App Gallery so Huawei users, this is for you too!✨

Watch this GIF to learn how to set it up πŸ“½

Download/update your app to the latest version to keep you and your loved ones safe
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TraceTogether, safer together!πŸ›‘β£β£
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#GovTechSG #SGUnited
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πŸ”₯#HotJoboftheWeek!πŸ”₯

#GovTechisHiring and we’re πŸ‘€ for an Associate DevSecOps Engineer to join our Cyber Security Group’s product development team!

What you will be doing at work:
πŸ“Œ Identify and explore COTS security products for use in the development lifecycle
πŸ“Œ Develop POCs to integrate such products into a CI/CD pipeline
πŸ“Œ Test the efficacy and resolve any issues
πŸ“Œ Report, share findings and suggest improvements as part of the solution

You should know πŸ“‹πŸ–‹:
βœ… Basic cybersecurity principles and concepts
βœ… Cloud native architecture and applications
βœ… Infrastructure provision and management tools e.g. Docker, Ansible, Kubernetes

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We're happy to announce the #TraceTogether programme has won the 2020 Gartner Government Eye on Innovation Award (Asia/Pacific)! πŸ†πŸŽ‰

The Award recognises governments that make innovative use of #data and emerging technologies to advance their progress in #DigitalGovernment. Winners were selected over a two-week voting process involving more than 5,000 public officers globally.

Developed in-house by engineers at #GovTechSG, the contact tracing programme efficiently halved the time and effort needed to trace a COVID19+ patient's activities and issue quarantine orders.

Read more about it here:
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go.gov.sg/tg-tt-gartner

TraceTogether, safer togetherπŸ›‘

#TechforPublicGood
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What kind of content would you like to see more of from this channel? πŸ—ƒ Your feedback will help us improve this channel for you! πŸ˜€
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57%
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πŸ—“ Webinars and Events
25%
πŸ—ž Weekly News Roundups
42%
πŸ’» Explainers on GovTech's Products/Services
33%
πŸ“½ Behind the scenes at GovTech
33%
😎 Anything GovTech-related is fine!
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πŸ—ž #TechNewsRoundupβ—πŸ—ž

Missed catching up on some tech news this week? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬ #SINGAPORE πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬
(1) Launched on 7 Dec at the Singapore FinTech Festival, #SGFinDex is a free digital service that rides on #SingPass to allow Singaporeans to view their funds and investments on a single platform.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0058

(2) The take-up rate for #TraceTogether Programme has reached more than 60%. Singapore is moving closer to the target it set as one of the preconditions for Phase 3 to happen.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0059

🌎 #WORLD 🌎
(3) South Korea will introduce an AI face recognition and QR code access control system in government buildings to enhance security and improve the convenience of visitors as well as government officers.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0060

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πŸ”₯#HotJoboftheWeek!πŸ”₯

#GovTechisHiring and we’re πŸ‘€ for an Infrastructure Engineer specialising in systems, virtualisation and automation, to join our Government Infrastructure Group!

What you will be doing at work:
πŸ“Œ Manage the hyper converge infra that supports the application workloads and system services for the Whole of Govt
πŸ“Œ Use automation tools to manage servers
πŸ“Œ Maintain the server OS and hardening standards compliance
πŸ“Œ Manage the enterprise backup solution to protect against data loss

CriteriaπŸ“‹πŸ–‹:
βœ… Degree in ComScience, Comp/Electronics Engineering/IT and related disciplines
βœ… Min. 5 years of experience in complex or large IT infra systems and services
βœ… Experience with tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Chef and etc.

APPLY NOW
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We're two weeks away from Phase 3 reopening. Which of the groups do you belong to?
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πŸ—ž #TechNewsRoundupβ—πŸ—ž

Missed catching up on some tech news this week? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬ #SINGAPORE πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬
(1) Starting 16 Dec, #SingPass users have the option to use face verification to transact with government digital services. This is part of the government’s effort to build a more digitally #inclusive society. Data encryption and security incident monitoring are in place to ensure that personal data is securely protected.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0061

(2) 30 dormitories resume communal activities with COVID-19 measures in place e.g. the need for residents to download the #FWMOMCare App to allow authorities to monitor the health of migrant workers.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0062

🌎 #WORLD 🌎
(3) A senior care system was recently launched in Putuo, a downtown community in China, to offer timely support using tech for senior citizens who are living alone or are physically challenged.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0063

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πŸŽ™ PODCAST πŸŽ™

Curious why the #TraceTogether App uses Bluetooth instead of location data to aid contact tracing efforts? πŸ€”

Want to know what other considerations were made prior to the rollout of the TraceTogether programme? πŸ’‘

Listen to the full #podcast by BetterSG here:
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go.gov.sg/tg-ttbettersgpodcast

Use TraceTogether today to join us as an ally in keeping our nation protected and helping us reopen safely!

TraceTogether, safer together.πŸ›‘οΈ

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#GovTechSG #SGUnited
πŸ”₯#HotJoboftheWeek!πŸ”₯

#GovTechisHiring and we’re πŸ‘€ for an Interaction Designer to work on a project related to public education!

What you will be doing at work:
πŸ“Œ Translate human insights into elegant and intuitive interaction flows
πŸ“Œ Work with a design researcher to shape the overall product experience across digital and physical realms
πŸ“Œ Co-facilitate discussions with cross-functional stakeholders
πŸ“Œ Co-develop a UX design strategy based on business and user insights

CriteriaπŸ“‹πŸ–‹:
βœ… Over 5 years’ experience designing interfaces and interactions for products that have been launched
βœ… Adept at implementing human-centered design to solve complex problems
βœ… Experience with design and prototyping tools such as Figma and Sketch

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βš™οΈ #KnowYourTech βš™οΈ

VPN, VPN, VPN - We use the term a lot, but do we know what it stands for? πŸ€”

VPNs refer to Virtual Private Networks and they are quickly becoming a must-have as digital threats become more commonplace, and internet users become increasingly aware of protecting their online privacy! πŸ§‘πŸ»β€πŸ’»

Watch this GIF to learn why you should consider using a VPN to secure your online presence!

Don’t forget to follow #GovTechSG on our digital channels
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πŸ—ž #TechNewsRoundupβ—πŸ—ž

Missed catching up on some tech news this week? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬ #SINGAPORE πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬
(1) 70% of Singapore residents are on the #TraceTogether programme. TraceTogether SafeEntry will not be made mandatory until everyone has had the chance to collect the token or download the app.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0064

(2) Postman.gov.sg was built by GovTech’s Open Government Products Group together with MCI, to address the unmet needs of updating citizens with accurate bite-sized information rapidly.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0065

🌎 #WORLD 🌎
(3) Australian Government’s tech agency has released cloud contract templates to make it easier for government to set up commercial contracts with external IT providers.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0066

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