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(1) The COVID-19 pandemic turbocharged the use of existing technologies and 95% of all government transactions with people and businesses are done online.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0109

(2) NParks deployed drones and over 500 personnel to help monitor crowds at nature parks and trails.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0110

🌎 #WORLD 🌎
(3) Gamification features are being added to the NZ Covid Tracer app in a bid to get more people scanning check-in posters.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0111
πŸ–₯ Virtual Open House πŸ–₯

Interested to find out more about tech job opportunities and the #SmartNation Scholarship? πŸ™‹πŸ»β€β™‚οΈπŸ™‹πŸ»β€β™€οΈ

Hear it first-hand from us, together with CSA and IMDA, at our upcoming Smart Nation Scholarship Virtual Open House!

Details
πŸ—“: 15 Apr (Thu)
πŸ“: πŸ’»πŸ“±Online
⏰: 7pm

Register your interest before 11 Apr:
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go.gov.sg/tg-webinar-0013

Visit go.gov.sg/smartnationscholar for more info on the scholarship. Applications for the scholarship closes on 30 April 2021.

#GovTechSG #TechforPublicGood
πŸ”₯#HotJoboftheWeek!πŸ”₯

#GovTechisHiring. We’re πŸ‘€ for a Solutions Consultant to support public sector agencies' adoption of SHIP-HATS - the government's CI/CD pipeline as part of the CODEX platform.

If driving good DevSecOps practices across the government interests you and you have the attitude to challenge the status quo,
APPLY NOW:
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go.gov.sg/tg-hjotw-0036

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#Singpass app has arrived on HUAWEI AppGallery! πŸ“’

Download yours from the official app store and complete everyday transactions – from accessing services to viewing key information and digitally signing documents – with one app. πŸ“± ✨

πŸ‘‰ go.gov.sg/tg-singpass-13042021

#EvenBetterSingpass
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TechAway podcast just launched its second episode on Spotify! πŸ“’

Gain valuable #Blockchain insights from our resident experts, Steven Koh and Chow Ruijie, as they share more about Blockchain applications and real-world use cases.

Listen to the podcast here 🎧:
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go.gov.sg/tg-spotify-001

Interested in joining GovTech as a blockchain developer? Listen till the end to learn about the essential soft skills required for the job!

#GovTechAway #TechForPublicGood #GovTechSG
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’» #TechNews πŸ‘©β€πŸ’»

One of the reasons tech exists is to make our lives easier. But tech is not just for techies. You too can leverage productivity tools and turn from a workhorse to a productivity powerhouse!✌🏻

Click to discover the tools that can help you stay organised and focused:
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go.gov.sg/tg-technews014

#GovTechSG
πŸ—ž #TechNewsRoundup πŸ—ž

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(1) 300,000 smart water meters will be installed in the first phase of Singapore’s plan to digitalise the water system.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0112

(2) Future students may study not only digital coding, but also deep tech like genetic coding.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0113

🌎 #WORLD 🌎
(3) Indonesia launched its first internet data centre in Jakarta to provide businesses with a secure, reliable, and high-performance public cloud service.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0114
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Looking for a quick way to see your personalised Government Benefits and Support on one platform? πŸ‘€

Use the #LifeSG app to view your #SkillsFuture Credit balance or check your remaining #SingapoRediscovers Vouchers to redeem before the expiry. πŸ“±βœ¨

More details here:
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go.gov.sg/tg-lifesg-001

#SimplerServicesBetterLives #GovTechSG
πŸ”₯#HotJoboftheWeek!πŸ”₯

#GovTechisHiring. We’re πŸ‘€ for Business Analysts who's interested in using data to help the government design solutions that address its policy and business problems, and stay close to the needs of the general public.

If you can demonstrate how better use of data can help recommend new policies, streamline operations or bring more customised solutions for citizens,
APPLY NOW:
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go.gov.sg/tg-hjotw-0037

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πŸ’»STACK-X Meetup WebinarπŸ’»

With advancements in Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, traditional analogue systems are increasingly transforming into smart systems.

However, the security aspect of these IoT systems may lag behind technological advancements. So how you can protect your IoT smart systems from hackers? πŸ€”

Join this webinar to learn from our cybersecurity specialists as share their insights on:
βœ… exploiting vulnerabilities in an IoT ecosystem from a hacker's perspective
βœ… possible security measures that device manufacturers can adopt to improve the security posture of their products.

Details
πŸ—“: 22 Apr (Thu)
πŸ“: Zoom πŸ’»πŸ“±
⏰: 7:00 - 8:30pm
πŸ’΅: It's FREE!

Register here:
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go.gov.sg/tg-webinar-0014

#GovTechStack #TechforPublicGood
Blockchain is cryptographic and _________. πŸ”
Anonymous Quiz
19%
Autonomous
37%
Anonymous
11%
Pseudonymous
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Encryption
Which of the following tech solutions within Singapore’s digital infrastructure and government services is built on Blockchain? πŸ§±β›“
Anonymous Quiz
58%
HealthCerts
13%
SafeEntry
28%
TraceTogether
Listen to our TechAway podcast on #Blockchain here:

πŸŽ§πŸ‘‰πŸ» go.gov.sg/tg-spotify-002
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’» #TechNews πŸ‘©β€πŸ’»

GovTech cybersecurity specialist Eugene Lim flew Singapore's flag high by coming in sixth in a global cybersecurity hacking challenge at Bountycon - an invitation-only security conference organised by Facebook.

Read all about his experience here:
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go.gov.sg/tg-technews015

#GovTechSG
πŸ—ž #TechNewsRoundup πŸ—ž

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#SINGAPORE πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬
(1) #TraceTogether-only #SafeEntry required from Jun 1 at all higher-risk venues. Large retail stores and supermarkets inside a mall will not need to have SafeEntry check-ins.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0115

(2) Singapore's newest prison facility is a smart prison that taps on technology like facial recognition and video analytics to keep a check on inmates.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0116

🌎 #WORLD 🌎
(3) Australian ministers agreed to work on a national digital identity programme to make it easier for the public to interact online across a wide range of digital services.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0117
πŸ”₯#HotJoboftheWeek!πŸ”₯

#GovTechisHiring. We’re πŸ‘€ for an Infrastructure Engineer to manage the hyper-converge infrastructure that provides the compute, storage and virtualisation platform for the Whole-of-Government.

If you are able to lead, use automation tools to manage servers, and have strong technical background on enterprise backup solutions, storage and virtualisation technologies, APPLY NOW:
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go.gov.sg/tg-hjotw-0038

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πŸ’» Webinar πŸ’»

Vaccine certificates are increasingly getting the attention of governments worldwide, and it requires deep deliberations before adopting it for the reopening of economies and borders worldwide. πŸ’‰πŸ“‹

Catch this upcoming webinar where ID4Africa examines the pros and cons, assumptions, the range of applications, and the corresponding policy options that governments could choose from as they explore the feasibility of such public health credentials.

Plus, you'll get to hear Steven share more about #HealthCerts! πŸ™‚

Details
πŸ—“: 29 Apr (Thu)
πŸ“: Zoom πŸ’»πŸ“±
⏰: 8:30pm (SGT)
πŸ’΅: It's FREE!

Register here:
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go.gov.sg/tg-webinar-0015

#GovTechStack #TechforPublicGood
πŸ—ž #TechNewsRoundup πŸ—ž

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#SINGAPORE πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬
(1) SLA has started to use an unmanned drone to inspect the Southern Islands, reducing the need for physical inspections of the islands and facilities by about three times.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0118

(2) IMDA’s Open Innovation Platform will provide organisations with tools to help build proofs of concept and prototypes of potential tech solutions.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0119

🌎 #WORLD 🌎
(3) Zhejiang to build a smart services digital platform to connect all the provinces’ counties and cities, and help provide better public services to residents.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0120