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🗞 #TechNewsRoundup❗️🗞 Missed catching up on some tech news this week? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! 🇸🇬 #SINGAPORE 🇸🇬 (1) #TraceTogether and #SafeEntry have helped to make the process of contact tracing easier and faster. What formerly took up to 4 days for contract tracing was reduced to less than half the duration. 🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0079 (2) A newly launched career app powered by AI and big data allow students from NUS to plan their education and career. 🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0080 🌎 #WORLD 🌎 (3) Dubai has started a smart screening system for paid public parking to ease the job of parking inspectors by using digital cameras, AI and machine learning technologies. 🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0081 #TechforPublicGood

👨‍💻 #TechNews 👩‍💻 The Data Arcade Tournament (DAT) was first conceived to help push public officers to upskill in visual analytics using modern Business Intelligence tools. Click to read more about the winning teams of DAT2020 and their experience exploring complex data, and piecing together a compelling narrative with good data storytelling! 👉 go.gov.sg/tg-technews003 #GovTechSG

Looking for help in your job search, or to understand retrenchment benefits and measures? 🔍 #GovTechSG partnered Workforce Singapore, @skillsfuturesg and the tripartite agencies to develop employment support guides on the #LifeSG app. These help job seekers and retrenched workers navigate the myriad of resources available so they can save time and focus on the things that matter. 💪 Read more about the features here: 👉 go.gov.sg/tg-lifesg001 #TechForPublicGood

🔥#HotJoboftheWeek!🔥 #GovTechisHiring and we’re 👀 for a Project Manager to collaborate with a team passionate in developing digital capabilities to realize Singapore’s #SmartNation vision! What you will be doing at work: 📌 Plan and lead the development of the business case as well as the budget for the digital systems 📌 Manage and execute the procurement of IT systems in a timely manner 📌 Ensure that projects are executed according to plan to meet business KPIs 📌 Assess and apply the right project management methodologies, including Agile practices, to ensure project success APPLY NOW 👉 go.gov.sg/tg-hjotw-0025 🤗 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.

🗞 #TechNewsRoundup❗️🗞 Missed catching up on some tech news this week? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! 🇸🇬 #SINGAPORE 🇸🇬 (1) From 1 Feb onwards, central depository account holders will be able to use #SingPass to view their securities portfolios and access account statements on the CDP Internet investor portal. 🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0076 (2) A centralised platform to gather various charitable causes is being developed as part of the SG Cares Digital Kampong project to connect a wider range of donors and non-profit organisations, and making it easier to donate online. 🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0077 🌎 #WORLD 🌎 (3) According to cybersecurity experts, the NZ government’s Covid Tracer app’s benefits outweigh any privacy risks. 🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0078 #TechforPublicGood

⚠️ PSA: Scam Alert ⚠️ Received an SMS from #SGVerify on parcel delivery? Please do not click on the URL link in the SMS. ☝️ This scam redirects you to a phishing website where you will be prompted to disclose your personal details and/or make payment (potentially resulting in financial loss). If you have received this SMS, please provide the details to the Police by calling the Anti-Scam Hotline at 1800-722-6688 or making a submission at: 👉 go.gov.sg/tg-iwitness-21012021 To trick users into disclosing their data, this scam involves the product name, SGVerify, which is trademarked by the Singapore Government. This SMS is not sent out by the Singapore Government. #SGScamAlert

👨‍💻 #TechNews 👩‍💻 Cities across the globe are boosting efforts to digitalise and become better places to live, work, and play. Click to read how Amsterdam is transforming their capital into a smart city with digital apps, street lighting solutions and waste detection systems: 👉 go.gov.sg/tg-technews002 #GovTechSG

⚠️ PSA: Token Distribition ⚠️ #TraceTogether Token distribution has resumed at 38 community centres and community clubs islandwide. Click here to check for Token availability before heading down: 👉🏻 go.gov.sg/tttoken-190121 ➕ You do not need to collect the Token if you have the TraceTogether App 📱 Let’s keep our nation and loved ones safe - TraceTogether, safer together 🛡

🔥#HotJoboftheWeek!🔥 #GovTechisHiring and we’re 👀 for a Quality Engineer to work on a national strategic project in the education vertical! What you will be doing at work: 📌 Work on both mobile (iOS and Android) and web platform using React Native, Ruby, etc. 📌 Work with a cross-functional Agile team comprising UX/UI designers, mobile and web developers, product owner and business analysts 📌 Design, develop and maintain testing environment, testing framework, test plan in accordance with changing requirements APPLY NOW 👉 go.gov.sg/tg-hjotw-0024 🤗 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.

🗞 #TechNewsRoundup❗🗞 Missed catching up on some tech news this week? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! 🇸🇬 #SINGAPORE 🇸🇬 (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

👨‍💻 #TechNews 👩‍💻 In the interest of public health and safety, a modern Singapore ‘tradition’ goes online! Click to read how #SingPass and #FormSG brought convenience to the registration for this year's Primary One classes: 👉 go.gov.sg/tg-technews001 #GovTechSG

🔥#HotJoboftheWeek!🔥 #GovTechisHiring and we’re 👀 for a Software Engineer to join the Engineering Productivity team under GDS! What you will be doing at work: 📌 Level up the team’s competency in full-stack development 📌 Drive, implement, deploy, maintain and operate products or its key components 📌 Work with different teams to deliver impactful solutions for the government Criteria📋🖋: ✅ Degree/Diploma in ComScience, Computer/Electronics Engineering, IT or related disciplines ✅ Experience with end-to-end frontend and backend development ✅ Able to write high quality and maintainable code on open source web platforms and frameworks ✅ Worked in a cross-functional service team, with excellent teamwork and communication skills APPLY NOW 👉 go.gov.sg/tg-hjotw-0023 🤗 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. Follow @GovTechBytes for weekly #TechforPublicGood job alerts. ➡ t.me/govtechbytes

🗞 #TechNewsRoundup❗🗞 Missed catching up on some tech news this week? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! 🇸🇬 #SINGAPORE 🇸🇬 (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 Follow @GovTechBytes for more #TechforPublicGood news: ➡ t.me/govtechbytes

Start the New Year right and use #tech to achieve your #2021 goals! 👨🏽‍💻👩🏻‍💻 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 🤗 Don’t forget to follow #GovTechSG on our digital channels 👉 go.gov.sg/tg-cwg003 #GovTechSG #KnowYourTech

🔥#HotJoboftheWeek!🔥 #GovTechisHiring and we’re 👀 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: 📌 Make crucial decisions to directly impact initiatives and solutions and meet business needs 📌 Consult with HR and organisational partners to identify business problems 📌 Extract and interpret large HR data sets using complex data analysis and transform them into actionable insights Criteria📋🖋: ✅ 2 years’ experience in people analytics or a related field ✅ In-depth knowledge of data science concepts ✅ Tech expertise in data analysis technologies and database development ✅ Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills APPLY NOW 👉 go.gov.sg/tg-hjotw-0022 🤗 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. Follow @GovTechBytes for weekly #TechforPublicGood job alerts. ➡ t.me/govtechbytes

🎆 Wishing all a #HappyNewYear! 🎇 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! Follow #GovTechSG on our digital channels: 👉 go.gov.sg/tg-cwg002

🗞 #TechNewsRoundup❗🗞 Missed catching up on some tech news this week? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! 🇸🇬 #SINGAPORE 🇸🇬 (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 Follow @GovTechBytes for more #TechforPublicGood news: ➡ t.me/govtechbytes