One-stop portal where ideas become reality! 💡
Keen to solve problems and issues that Singapore may be facing?
Brought to you by GovTech and MCCY, Ideas! is a platform where citizens can find and participate in challenges by all Government agencies.
Categories of challenges range from art & design, to environment and technology.
Participate in the challenges, share your ideas, and play a part in shaping a better society for all!
Learn how you can contribute here: https://go.gov.sg/ideas-portal
Keep up with the latest tech news via our digital newsletter: go.gov.sg/givemetechnews
Keen to solve problems and issues that Singapore may be facing?
Brought to you by GovTech and MCCY, Ideas! is a platform where citizens can find and participate in challenges by all Government agencies.
Categories of challenges range from art & design, to environment and technology.
Participate in the challenges, share your ideas, and play a part in shaping a better society for all!
Learn how you can contribute here: https://go.gov.sg/ideas-portal
Keep up with the latest tech news via our digital newsletter: go.gov.sg/givemetechnews
SingPass Mobile — if you're not using it, you're missing out!
3️⃣ things you'll love about the app:
💻 Bye bye passwords
With two-factor authentication, simply tap or scan the SingPass QR code with the app, and use your fingerprint or face recognition to log in!
💻 No more losing tokens
All you need is your smartphone to log in securely to digital services. A much safer way, especially for frequent travellers.
📝 Info at a glance
With SingPass Mobile, you can now quickly peek at your CPF balance, HDB property details or passport expiry date!
<Fun fact>
Always safe to use: When the app detects potential security breach or presence of malicious software on your mobile device, it'll not allow you to use the app on that device!
Find out more here: go.gov.sg/spm-techbytes
Keep up with the latest tech news via our digital newsletter: go.gov.sg/givemetechnews
3️⃣ things you'll love about the app:
💻 Bye bye passwords
With two-factor authentication, simply tap or scan the SingPass QR code with the app, and use your fingerprint or face recognition to log in!
💻 No more losing tokens
All you need is your smartphone to log in securely to digital services. A much safer way, especially for frequent travellers.
📝 Info at a glance
With SingPass Mobile, you can now quickly peek at your CPF balance, HDB property details or passport expiry date!
<Fun fact>
Always safe to use: When the app detects potential security breach or presence of malicious software on your mobile device, it'll not allow you to use the app on that device!
Find out more here: go.gov.sg/spm-techbytes
Keep up with the latest tech news via our digital newsletter: go.gov.sg/givemetechnews
Simulating 4 million bus rides a day just got wheel-y simpler 🚌
4️⃣ Key Takeaways:
📝 Planning a bus route is never easy as it has to factor in the ripple effects of a given change to the transport network.
💻 GovTech and the Land Transport Authority developed Reroute, a programme that simulates the impact that bus route changes or withdrawals have on commuters in our busy city.
💻 To make this possible, the project team analysed farecard data which captures commuter behaviour and journey patterns to get a good estimate.
💻 Instead of computing hardware, the team relied on managed services on the cloud to minimise configuration time and allow the simulator to be scaled on a pay-per-use model.
Read more here: https://go.gov.sg/simulating-4-million-bus-rides-daily
Keep up with the latest tech news via our digital newsletter: go.gov.sg/givemetechnews
4️⃣ Key Takeaways:
📝 Planning a bus route is never easy as it has to factor in the ripple effects of a given change to the transport network.
💻 GovTech and the Land Transport Authority developed Reroute, a programme that simulates the impact that bus route changes or withdrawals have on commuters in our busy city.
💻 To make this possible, the project team analysed farecard data which captures commuter behaviour and journey patterns to get a good estimate.
💻 Instead of computing hardware, the team relied on managed services on the cloud to minimise configuration time and allow the simulator to be scaled on a pay-per-use model.
Read more here: https://go.gov.sg/simulating-4-million-bus-rides-daily
Keep up with the latest tech news via our digital newsletter: go.gov.sg/givemetechnews
💻 GovTech is #hiring Software Engineers! 💻
TechHunt, our signature recruitment event, is happening on 27 Nov! Spend the evening networking with the hiring team, tech leads and fellow techies. We are looking to make offers within 48 hours of the event!
Submit your application for the event by 20 Nov!
Wait no more, apply here: Go.gov.sg/techhunt
TechHunt, our signature recruitment event, is happening on 27 Nov! Spend the evening networking with the hiring team, tech leads and fellow techies. We are looking to make offers within 48 hours of the event!
Submit your application for the event by 20 Nov!
Wait no more, apply here: Go.gov.sg/techhunt
STACK is GovTech’s flagship conference for developers in Singapore, and we would love for you to be part of this community! Returning next year on 30 March to 1 April, STACK 2020 will welcome over 3,000 local and global techies to learn and network with fellow developers, data scientists, product managers, designers and more!
Sign up now and enjoy great savings using our limited-time promo code: TECHNEWS150
For more information, visit: https://www.govtechstack.sg
Sign up now and enjoy great savings using our limited-time promo code: TECHNEWS150
For more information, visit: https://www.govtechstack.sg
🔐 Protect your digital assets from external eavesdropping and influence 🔐
3️⃣ Key Takeaways:
📝 Albeit seemingly harmless, objects such as an antenna, a radio device and a laptop can be assembled into tools for eavesdropping, and a malicious actor could use them to view what a victim is doing on his/her computer screen.
💻 In essence, electronic devices emit electromagnetic (EM) radiation when they process information and this could compromise privacy and security as the devices are broadcasting their activities to the world.
💻 There are three possible countermeasures against these attacks: shielding, filtering and masking. Each individual or organisation will need to determine which of the three is most appropriate for them.
Find out more here: go.gov.sg/how-to-prevent-cyber-eavesdropping
Keep up with the latest tech news via our digital newsletter: go.gov.sg/givemetechnews
3️⃣ Key Takeaways:
📝 Albeit seemingly harmless, objects such as an antenna, a radio device and a laptop can be assembled into tools for eavesdropping, and a malicious actor could use them to view what a victim is doing on his/her computer screen.
💻 In essence, electronic devices emit electromagnetic (EM) radiation when they process information and this could compromise privacy and security as the devices are broadcasting their activities to the world.
💻 There are three possible countermeasures against these attacks: shielding, filtering and masking. Each individual or organisation will need to determine which of the three is most appropriate for them.
Find out more here: go.gov.sg/how-to-prevent-cyber-eavesdropping
Keep up with the latest tech news via our digital newsletter: go.gov.sg/givemetechnews
There’s nothing worse than a laggy phone, especially when you’re getting work done on the go, halfway through a multiplayer match on PUBG, or just trying to upload a photo for the gram.
These tried and tested tips will get your Android and Apple mobile phones responsive again: go.gov.sg/get-your-smartphone-back-up-to-speed
Keep up with the latest tech news via our digital newsletter: go.gov.sg/givemetechnews
These tried and tested tips will get your Android and Apple mobile phones responsive again: go.gov.sg/get-your-smartphone-back-up-to-speed
Keep up with the latest tech news via our digital newsletter: go.gov.sg/givemetechnews
StickyBlocs - where parent and child can build their world ❤️🧩
While there is a wide variety of toys available in the market for most children to choose from, there are very few affordable, sensorial play options for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). After meeting with therapists and families at the AWWA Early Intervention Centre, 6 members from GovTech aim to fill the gap by conceptualising StickyBlocs.
StickyBlocs is a building playset designed for parents and young children, including those with ASD to help facilitate creative play between parent and child at home!
Click on the images to learn more about StickyBlocs and how it works.
Keep up with the latest tech news via our digital newsletter: go.gov.sg/givemetechnews
While there is a wide variety of toys available in the market for most children to choose from, there are very few affordable, sensorial play options for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). After meeting with therapists and families at the AWWA Early Intervention Centre, 6 members from GovTech aim to fill the gap by conceptualising StickyBlocs.
StickyBlocs is a building playset designed for parents and young children, including those with ASD to help facilitate creative play between parent and child at home!
Click on the images to learn more about StickyBlocs and how it works.
Keep up with the latest tech news via our digital newsletter: go.gov.sg/givemetechnews
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At a visit to Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore in 2018, a team from GovTech was introduced to Ms Elaine Eng, a 19-year-old painter born with cerebral palsy.
Inspired by Elaine’s love for painting, the team built the eCanvas, a device that dispenses paint or moves the canvas by responding to voice commands of the painter.
The eCanvas project illustrates how technology can be used to improve and add value to the lives of individuals, making sure that no one gets left behind.
Read more here: https://go.gov.sg/govtech-team-that-built-ecanvas
Keep up with the latest tech news via our digital newsletter: go.gov.sg/givemetechnews
Inspired by Elaine’s love for painting, the team built the eCanvas, a device that dispenses paint or moves the canvas by responding to voice commands of the painter.
The eCanvas project illustrates how technology can be used to improve and add value to the lives of individuals, making sure that no one gets left behind.
Read more here: https://go.gov.sg/govtech-team-that-built-ecanvas
Keep up with the latest tech news via our digital newsletter: go.gov.sg/givemetechnews
Calling all coding experts! HackSmith returns this 7-8 December for the third run of its cybersecurity-themed hackathon. Jointly organised by Division Zero, Black Hat and GovTech, HackSmith v3.0 aims to promote Singapore’s cybersecurity tools development ecosystem.
Join cybersecurity enthusiasts at this 24-hour hackathon to develop and code cybersecurity tools for forensic investigation, pen testing and more.
You will stand a chance to showcase your submission at Black Hat Asia 2020 or Black Hat Asia Arsenal, and receive a complimentary all-access pass to Black Hat Asia 2020 Arsenal!
Hurry, sign up now: https://go.gov.sg/hacksmith-3
Join cybersecurity enthusiasts at this 24-hour hackathon to develop and code cybersecurity tools for forensic investigation, pen testing and more.
You will stand a chance to showcase your submission at Black Hat Asia 2020 or Black Hat Asia Arsenal, and receive a complimentary all-access pass to Black Hat Asia 2020 Arsenal!
Hurry, sign up now: https://go.gov.sg/hacksmith-3
Heard of programming languages such as Python and JavaScript? Want to build websites and mobile applications, but not sure how? 💻📱
To kickstart your coding journey, check out these five tips here: https://go.gov.sg/tips-to-start-coding
Keep up with the latest tech news via our digital newsletter: go.gov.sg/givemetechnews
To kickstart your coding journey, check out these five tips here: https://go.gov.sg/tips-to-start-coding
Keep up with the latest tech news via our digital newsletter: go.gov.sg/givemetechnews