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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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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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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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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!

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Thank you for subscribing to GovTech Bytes! πŸ’™ Which other channels are you following us on?🀳🏻
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Thank you for subscribing to GovTech Bytes! πŸ’™ Which other channels are you following us on?🀳🏻
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πŸ—ž #TechNewsRoundupβ—πŸ—ž

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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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πŸ”₯#HotJoboftheWeek!πŸ”₯

#GovTechisHiring and we’re πŸ‘€ for a Community Development & Engagement Manager to drive awareness and adoption of the Singapore Government Developer Portal!

What you will be doing at work:
πŸ“Œ Design and develop content strategy
πŸ“Œ Create and execute marketing campaigns to drive adoption
πŸ“Œ Create compelling content that translates technical information into digestible info
πŸ“Œ Monitor effectiveness of campaigns

CriteriaπŸ“‹πŸ–‹:
βœ… Proven work experience in creating and editing technical content for target audiences across all platforms
βœ… Demonstrated ability to build and execute marketing and content strategy with clear goals
βœ… Sound knowledge of CMS, social media, SEO and SEM
βœ… Impeccable writing skills

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🎬 #2020GovTechWrapped 🎬

Before the year ends, we want to say a big thank you to everyone for your support throughout this eventful year! 🀝


As we braved COVID-19 and the changes it brought to our lives, we were determined to create innovative tech solutions to empower our citizens and keep everyone safe as we embraced the new normal.

Watch this GIF to check out our top moments of 2020! 🍿

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) ICA aims to provide 100% online services by the end of 2021. The agency will aggressively roll out digital documents starting next year and the year after. The only documents that are likely to retain in its physical form are passports and ICs.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0067

(2) 1,190 families get keys to first smart-enabled HDB homes in Punggol Northshore. These high-tech flats are equipped with smart power sockets and distribution boards that allow occupants to transform them into smart homes.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0068

🌎 #WORLD 🌎
(3) Over 50,000 hospitality businesses and hairdressers have onboarded the Service NSW QR code initiative for COVID-19 contact tracing. NSW is looking at whether to extend the mandate to other industries in 2021.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0069

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πŸŽ† Wishing all a #HappyNewYear! πŸŽ‡

Thank you for being part of our journey to empower the nation through tech.

We look forward to a brand new year together, filled with more creative innovations and opportunities to use
#TechForPublicGood!

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πŸ”₯#HotJoboftheWeek!πŸ”₯

#GovTechisHiring and we’re πŸ‘€ for an analytics professional to join us as a People Analyst to develop our advanced HR analytics strategies!

What you will be doing at work:
πŸ“Œ Make crucial decisions to directly impact initiatives and solutions and meet business needs
πŸ“Œ Consult with HR and organisational partners to identify business problems
πŸ“Œ Extract and interpret large HR data sets using complex data analysis and transform them into actionable insights

CriteriaπŸ“‹πŸ–‹:
βœ… 2 years’ experience in people analytics or a related field
βœ… In-depth knowledge of data science concepts
βœ… Tech expertise in data analysis technologies and database development
βœ… Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills

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⏰ Poll Time ⏰

It's the first week of 2021! πŸŽ‰ Do you have your new year's resolution ready? Is learning a new tech skill part of the lineup?
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72%
🀩 Yes, I'm planning to learn programming/digital analytics/machine learning, and etc.!
20%
πŸ€” Hmm, maybe! I'm still considering what I should do...
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😡 Nope, not planning to grow in the tech space.
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Start the New Year right and use #tech to achieve your #2021 goals! πŸ‘¨πŸ½β€πŸ’»πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸ’»

The new year is always a great opportunity for a fresh start and to make positive change. Picking up a new skill? Here’s how tech can help you stay on track towards your goals.

Share this GIF with your friends to spread the positivity πŸ€—

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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) TraceTogether data is encrypted and stored securely in people’s mobile phones and tokens (not in a central server). Under the Criminal Procedure Code, the police may request for TT data to aid criminal investigations to keep SG safe.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0070

(2) The Online Industry Safety and Security Watch Group (Online iSSWG) is a new police watch group formed to share counter-terror data with tech firms to fight terrorism in SG. The group aims to enhance public awareness of online scams.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0071

🌎 #WORLD 🌎
(3) NSW Govt’s Digital Twin will be used to develop emergency management strategies. It will be updated with a new 3D spatial dataset mapping the locations of telco towers and critical assets to better protect vital locations during a disaster.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0072

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πŸ”₯#HotJoboftheWeek!πŸ”₯

#GovTechisHiring and we’re πŸ‘€ for a Software Engineer to join the Engineering Productivity team under GDS!

What you will be doing at work:
πŸ“Œ Level up the team’s competency in full-stack development
πŸ“Œ Drive, implement, deploy, maintain and operate products or its key components
πŸ“Œ Work with different teams to deliver impactful solutions for the government

CriteriaπŸ“‹πŸ–‹:
βœ… Degree/Diploma in ComScience, Computer/Electronics Engineering, IT or related disciplines
βœ… Experience with end-to-end frontend and backend development
βœ… Able to write high quality and maintainable code on open source web platforms and frameworks
βœ… Worked in a cross-functional service team, with excellent teamwork and communication skills

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πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’» #TechNews πŸ‘©β€πŸ’»

In the interest of public health and safety, a modern Singapore β€˜tradition’ goes online!

Click to read how #SingPass and #FormSG brought convenience to the registration for this year's Primary One classes:
πŸ‘‰ go.gov.sg/tg-technews001

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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) #SafeEntry would be extended to the maritime sector this week via the introduction of SafeEntry@SEA platform to facilitate contact tracing of workers who regularly travel out to board and work on ships in SG’s anchorages.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0073

(2) Two self-driving road sweepers will go on trial till July 2021 at one-north, NTU and CleanTech Park.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0074

🌎 #WORLD 🌎
(3) China launched its first comprehensive self-driving testing hub in Fengxian to explore and test autonomous driving. It covers every aspect of traffic and is expected to meet the demands of last mile travel.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0075
πŸ”₯#HotJoboftheWeek!πŸ”₯

#GovTechisHiring and we’re πŸ‘€ for a Quality Engineer to work on a national strategic project in the education vertical!

What you will be doing at work:
πŸ“Œ Work on both mobile (iOS and Android) and web platform using React Native, Ruby, etc.
πŸ“Œ Work with a cross-functional Agile team comprising UX/UI designers, mobile and web developers, product owner and business analysts
πŸ“Œ Design, develop and maintain testing environment, testing framework, test plan in accordance with changing requirements

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