🗞 #TechNewsRoundup 🗞
🇸🇬 #SINGAPORE 🇸🇬
(1) Digital for Life – a movement to equip all Singaporeans with #digital skills – was launched on 8 Feb. It will have $2.5 mil in seed funding and is targeted to grow to $10 mil over the next 3 years to encourage digital technology adoption.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0085
(2) The use of digital signatures surges amidst the pandemic. 53% have signed digitally for the first time and the most e-signed documents in Singapore were insurance policies.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0086
🌎 #WORLD 🌎
(3) The UK Cyber Security Council was launched to ensure there are enough professionals working in #cybersecurity to help safeguard UK's critical national infrastructure, commerce and other online spaces.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0087
#TechforPublicGood
🇸🇬 #SINGAPORE 🇸🇬
(1) Digital for Life – a movement to equip all Singaporeans with #digital skills – was launched on 8 Feb. It will have $2.5 mil in seed funding and is targeted to grow to $10 mil over the next 3 years to encourage digital technology adoption.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0085
(2) The use of digital signatures surges amidst the pandemic. 53% have signed digitally for the first time and the most e-signed documents in Singapore were insurance policies.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0086
🌎 #WORLD 🌎
(3) The UK Cyber Security Council was launched to ensure there are enough professionals working in #cybersecurity to help safeguard UK's critical national infrastructure, commerce and other online spaces.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0087
#TechforPublicGood
👨💻 #TechNews 👩💻
🍊 #LunarNewYear Special 🍊
If you're in the #tech industry, you might have struggled with explaining what you do for a living to your relatives and friends who are not familiar with the industry.
"I work with computers."
"I do computer stuff."
..say those no more as we have a cheat sheet for you!
Click through to find out how you can bridge that gap and impress your relatives using shopping mall analogies!
👉 go.gov.sg/tg-technews006
#GovTechSG
🍊 #LunarNewYear Special 🍊
If you're in the #tech industry, you might have struggled with explaining what you do for a living to your relatives and friends who are not familiar with the industry.
"I work with computers."
"I do computer stuff."
..say those no more as we have a cheat sheet for you!
Click through to find out how you can bridge that gap and impress your relatives using shopping mall analogies!
👉 go.gov.sg/tg-technews006
#GovTechSG
🔥#HotJoboftheWeek!🔥
#GovTechisHiring and we’re 👀 for a UI/UX Developer intern to work on IoT solutions for the Smart Office.
If you’re familiar with C / C++/ JS, have knowledge in UI/UX development and would like to gain hands-on experience with new technologies in an internship,
APPLY NOW:
👉 go.gov.sg/tg-hjotw-0028
🤗 Share this post with your family/friends who might be interested in this role for their next move!
👉 Visit go.gov.sg/govtechjobs to browse more jobs.
#GovTechisHiring and we’re 👀 for a UI/UX Developer intern to work on IoT solutions for the Smart Office.
If you’re familiar with C / C++/ JS, have knowledge in UI/UX development and would like to gain hands-on experience with new technologies in an internship,
APPLY NOW:
👉 go.gov.sg/tg-hjotw-0028
🤗 Share this post with your family/friends who might be interested in this role for their next move!
👉 Visit go.gov.sg/govtechjobs to browse more jobs.
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⚙️ #KnowYourTech ⚙️
Phishing scams can be hard to spot, especially when they appear to be from an organisation you trust.
🎥 Watch this clip for a quick tip on identifying common phishing scams using S-U-N-D-A-E 🍨
Read the full list of tips to avoid being victims of online scams here:
👉 go.gov.sg/tg-kyt002
#GovTechSG
Phishing scams can be hard to spot, especially when they appear to be from an organisation you trust.
🎥 Watch this clip for a quick tip on identifying common phishing scams using S-U-N-D-A-E 🍨
Read the full list of tips to avoid being victims of online scams here:
👉 go.gov.sg/tg-kyt002
#GovTechSG
🎁 CONTEST 🎁
Know how to identify phishing scams? 🤑🤔
Help Gayle decide if she should attempt to win $88,888 by clicking the button, and stand to win a prize!
Click here to participate* now:
👉🏻 go.gov.sg/tg-gtcontest-0010
All the best! 🥳
*Contest ends on 23 Feb 2021, 12pm.
#KnowYourTech #GovTechSG #ContestSG
Know how to identify phishing scams? 🤑🤔
Help Gayle decide if she should attempt to win $88,888 by clicking the button, and stand to win a prize!
Click here to participate* now:
👉🏻 go.gov.sg/tg-gtcontest-0010
All the best! 🥳
*Contest ends on 23 Feb 2021, 12pm.
#KnowYourTech #GovTechSG #ContestSG
🗞 #TechNewsRoundup 🗞
🇸🇬 #SINGAPORE 🇸🇬
(1) To restore physical connectivity, investments will be made in on-arrival testing and biosafety systems such as the #Notarise and #Verify systems developed by #GovTechSG.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0088
(2) Budget 2021: S$1b allocated for adoption of digital solutions and technology to support businesses at various stages of growth.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0089
🌎 #WORLD 🌎
(3) The UAE is all set to trial a facial recognition technology to further develop the services provided by private and government sectors.The initiative will be expanded if it proves to be successful.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0090
🇸🇬 #SINGAPORE 🇸🇬
(1) To restore physical connectivity, investments will be made in on-arrival testing and biosafety systems such as the #Notarise and #Verify systems developed by #GovTechSG.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0088
(2) Budget 2021: S$1b allocated for adoption of digital solutions and technology to support businesses at various stages of growth.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0089
🌎 #WORLD 🌎
(3) The UAE is all set to trial a facial recognition technology to further develop the services provided by private and government sectors.The initiative will be expanded if it proves to be successful.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0090
👨💻 #TechNews 👩💻
🍊 #LunarNewYear Special 🍊
Do you struggle with explaining your tech job in Mandarin to your relatives and friends?
Click here for the cheat sheet (updated with Hanyu Pinyin🎋)!
👉 go.gov.sg/tg-technews007
#GovTechSG
🍊 #LunarNewYear Special 🍊
Do you struggle with explaining your tech job in Mandarin to your relatives and friends?
Click here for the cheat sheet (updated with Hanyu Pinyin🎋)!
👉 go.gov.sg/tg-technews007
#GovTechSG
🔥#HotJoboftheWeek!🔥
#GovTechisHiring and we’re 👀 for a Research Engineer to join our newly formed Data Privacy team to help ensure that the data entrusted to the Government is handled and protected with utmost care.
If you have proven research track record on privacy preserving topics and the passion to make a difference,
APPLY NOW:
👉 go.gov.sg/tg-hjotw-0029
🤗 Share this post with your family/friends who might be interested in this role for their next move!
👉 Visit go.gov.sg/govtechjobs to browse more jobs.
#GovTechisHiring and we’re 👀 for a Research Engineer to join our newly formed Data Privacy team to help ensure that the data entrusted to the Government is handled and protected with utmost care.
If you have proven research track record on privacy preserving topics and the passion to make a difference,
APPLY NOW:
👉 go.gov.sg/tg-hjotw-0029
🤗 Share this post with your family/friends who might be interested in this role for their next move!
👉 Visit go.gov.sg/govtechjobs to browse more jobs.
Do you know where your TraceTogether App/Token data is stored? 🤷🏻♀️
Anonymous Poll
30%
Government servers 🗄
70%
On my phone/token 📲
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Kudos if you've answered "On my phone/token" for the previous poll on where your #TraceTogether data is stored!
👏🏻
🎥 Watch this video to find out why contact tracing officers need users to upload their TraceTogether data for contact tracing.
Click to learn how the data is protected:
👉 go.gov.sg/tt-25022021
#TechforPublicGood #GovTechSG
👏🏻
🎥 Watch this video to find out why contact tracing officers need users to upload their TraceTogether data for contact tracing.
Click to learn how the data is protected:
👉 go.gov.sg/tt-25022021
#TechforPublicGood #GovTechSG
🗞 #TechNewsRoundup 🗞
🇸🇬 #SINGAPORE 🇸🇬
(1) SME owners can now authenticate and verify their information using GovTech’s SingPass Face Verification technology when setting up a DBS corporate account online.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0091
(2) Singapore will be allocating around $24b over the next 3 years to enhance its digital connectivity and global presence. This includes teaming up with Indonesia to build SEA’s digital hub of the future.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0092
🌎 #WORLD 🌎
(3) South Korea will spend US$607m by 2023 to bolster the country’s cybersecurity capabilities to respond to growing new digital threats.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0093
🇸🇬 #SINGAPORE 🇸🇬
(1) SME owners can now authenticate and verify their information using GovTech’s SingPass Face Verification technology when setting up a DBS corporate account online.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0091
(2) Singapore will be allocating around $24b over the next 3 years to enhance its digital connectivity and global presence. This includes teaming up with Indonesia to build SEA’s digital hub of the future.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0092
🌎 #WORLD 🌎
(3) South Korea will spend US$607m by 2023 to bolster the country’s cybersecurity capabilities to respond to growing new digital threats.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0093
🔥#HotJoboftheWeek!🔥
#GovTechisHiring and we’re 👀 for a senior technical expert in Data Science and AI to drive innovative initiatives that build analytics capabilities across the Whole-of-Government.
If you have a Master’s/Bachelor’s degree with 15-20 years of experience in the Data Science research and development and is interested in solving complex engineering problems,
apply as a Distinguished Engineer here:
👉 go.gov.sg/tg-hjotw-0030
🤗 Share this post with your family/friends who might be interested in this role for their next move!
👉 Visit go.gov.sg/govtechjobs to browse more jobs.
#GovTechisHiring and we’re 👀 for a senior technical expert in Data Science and AI to drive innovative initiatives that build analytics capabilities across the Whole-of-Government.
If you have a Master’s/Bachelor’s degree with 15-20 years of experience in the Data Science research and development and is interested in solving complex engineering problems,
apply as a Distinguished Engineer here:
👉 go.gov.sg/tg-hjotw-0030
🤗 Share this post with your family/friends who might be interested in this role for their next move!
👉 Visit go.gov.sg/govtechjobs to browse more jobs.
👨💻 #TechNews 👩💻
Did you know? GovTech has a Digital Technology Attachment Programme (DTAP) that allows staff to be seconded to industry partners while remaining as GovTechie! 🙌🏻💻💼
Click to read Stephanie Yeo's short stint at VMWare under DTAP here:
👉 go.gov.sg/tg-technews008
#GovTechSG
Did you know? GovTech has a Digital Technology Attachment Programme (DTAP) that allows staff to be seconded to industry partners while remaining as GovTechie! 🙌🏻💻💼
Click to read Stephanie Yeo's short stint at VMWare under DTAP here:
👉 go.gov.sg/tg-technews008
#GovTechSG
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⚙️ #KnowYourTech ⚙️
Do you know how to check if your #TraceTogether Token is working?
🎥 Watch this video to find out more about the Token’s battery life and what to do if it is due for replacement i.e. it ran out of battery. 🔋
✨ Share this post to keep your friends and family safe and informed! ✨
Click on the link below to find out where you can get your Token replaced:
👉 go.gov.sg/tt-03032021
#TechforPublicGood #GovTechSG
Do you know how to check if your #TraceTogether Token is working?
🎥 Watch this video to find out more about the Token’s battery life and what to do if it is due for replacement i.e. it ran out of battery. 🔋
✨ Share this post to keep your friends and family safe and informed! ✨
Click on the link below to find out where you can get your Token replaced:
👉 go.gov.sg/tt-03032021
#TechforPublicGood #GovTechSG
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🗳 Give Singapore your vote 🗳
Vote for our #SmartNation projects in this year's IDC Smart City Asia/Pacific Awards to help us prove our nation’s tech prowess!
This year, we are up against groundbreaking initiatives from China, Taiwan, New Zealand and South Korea so we need your help to win!
Click to view the full list of projects from Singapore, and to vote 🇸🇬🙌🏻:
👉 go.gov.sg/tg-idc2021
⏰ Remember to vote by 17 March! ⏰
#TechforPublicGood #GovTechSG
Vote for our #SmartNation projects in this year's IDC Smart City Asia/Pacific Awards to help us prove our nation’s tech prowess!
This year, we are up against groundbreaking initiatives from China, Taiwan, New Zealand and South Korea so we need your help to win!
Click to view the full list of projects from Singapore, and to vote 🇸🇬🙌🏻:
👉 go.gov.sg/tg-idc2021
⏰ Remember to vote by 17 March! ⏰
#TechforPublicGood #GovTechSG
🗞 #TechNewsRoundup 🗞
🇸🇬 #SINGAPORE 🇸🇬
(1) A new academy will be launched to help public service officers build up digital skills with programmes contextualised for the Government’s systems and operating environment.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0094
(2) Singapore has developed HealthCerts, a globally interoperable standard based on blockchain technology to facilitate cross-border verification of health documents, such as pre-departure COVID-19 test results.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0095
🌎 #WORLD 🌎
(3) The Dubai Electronic Security Center will collaborate with Thales Group to develop a world class platform to help improve the cyber resilience of the city.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0096
🇸🇬 #SINGAPORE 🇸🇬
(1) A new academy will be launched to help public service officers build up digital skills with programmes contextualised for the Government’s systems and operating environment.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0094
(2) Singapore has developed HealthCerts, a globally interoperable standard based on blockchain technology to facilitate cross-border verification of health documents, such as pre-departure COVID-19 test results.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0095
🌎 #WORLD 🌎
(3) The Dubai Electronic Security Center will collaborate with Thales Group to develop a world class platform to help improve the cyber resilience of the city.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0096
🖥 Webinar 🖥
Curious to know what it means to be tech producers in a post-COVID #SmartNation? 🤔
Join us on 12 March (Fri) @ 7:30pm to find out:
👉🏻 go.gov.sg/tg-webinar-0011
#TechforPublicGood
Curious to know what it means to be tech producers in a post-COVID #SmartNation? 🤔
Join us on 12 March (Fri) @ 7:30pm to find out:
👉🏻 go.gov.sg/tg-webinar-0011
#TechforPublicGood
🔥#HotJoboftheWeek!🔥
#GovTechisHiring and we’re 👀 for a Cloud Security Architect to join our Cybersecurity Consultancy Services team!
If you enjoy developing and implementing cloud security architecture and is thrilled at the prospect of providing cybersecurity consulting services for large, national or Whole-of-Government projects/systems,
APPLY NOW:
👉 go.gov.sg/tg-hjotw-0031
🤗 Share this post with your family/friends who might be interested in this role for their next move!
👉 Visit go.gov.sg/govtechjobs to browse more jobs.
#GovTechisHiring and we’re 👀 for a Cloud Security Architect to join our Cybersecurity Consultancy Services team!
If you enjoy developing and implementing cloud security architecture and is thrilled at the prospect of providing cybersecurity consulting services for large, national or Whole-of-Government projects/systems,
APPLY NOW:
👉 go.gov.sg/tg-hjotw-0031
🤗 Share this post with your family/friends who might be interested in this role for their next move!
👉 Visit go.gov.sg/govtechjobs to browse more jobs.