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🤖 The secret to smarter decision-making? Data! In our latest episode of #GovTechDecoded, join GovTechies Ghim Eng and James as they take you behind the scenes of the powerful ecosystem we’ve built to supercharge data management, governance and security across the Singapore government. Watch our GovTechies dive into the details of this ecosystem: 🔗 On YouTube: https://go.gov.sg/govtechdecoded-ep7 🔗 On Spotify: https://go.gov.sg/GovTechDecoded-Spotify-Ep7 📲 Subscribe to these channels to revisit all our episodes! == Follow @GovTechBytes for more tech news, tips, events and govt product updates!

#DidYouKnow: Citizen Disbursement IT System (CDIT) Received your benefits from the Assurance Package and Majulah Package seamlessly? That’s all thanks to CDIT, which enables government benefits to be disbursed to citizens’ PayNow-NRIC linked bank accounts or their registered bank accounts with the government. This system has supported nationwide disbursement, such as the $1.9 billion enhancement to the Assurance Package and the Majulah Package with a lifetime cost of $9 billion. Check your eligibility for schemes at 🔗 go.gov.sg/smctr-cdit

#Budget2025: How much support can you get? Skip the guesswork and let the Support For You Calculator do the math! 🧮 Just key in a few details and get a personalised breakdown of the benefits you may be eligible for—fast, easy, and fuss-free. Check out go.gov.sg/supportforyoucalculator to discover how Budget 2025 can work for you! — Follow @GovTechBytes for more tech news, tips, events and govt product updates!

🗓 #Event - STACKx Cybersecurity 2025 “Securing Tomorrow’s Digital Frontier” 🔐 is the theme, and the future of cybersecurity is the focus. Join industry leaders, cybersecurity experts and tech innovators as we dive into the future of digital defence. Key topics on the agenda: 🤖 AI & Cybersecurity ☁️ Resilient and Secure Cloud 🔮 CISOs of the Future Early bird tickets are now available: 🔗 go.gov.sg/stackxcyber-tg — Follow @GovTechBytes for more tech news, tips, events and govt product updates!

#DidYouKnow: Virtual Intelligent Chat Assistant (VICA) 🤔 Got a question? VICA’s got the answers! The Singapore government’s chatbot, VICA, has been around since 2021 – and it’s constantly evolving! Now enhanced with Generative AI, VICA delivers even smarter and more accurate responses to your queries? VICA is a conversational AI platform designed with natural language processing, enabling it to retrieve information from curated FAQs and online sources. This allows government agencies to deliver faster support and a smoother service experience. Today, more than 60 government agencies use VICA to enhance public service efficiency. 🔗 Learn more about VICA : go.gov.sg/smctr-vica == Follow @GovTechBytes for more tech news, tips, events and govt product updates!

📢 STACK Meetup is back! Curious how AI is fighting scams? Join us as GovTech’s GASP team shares how Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are protecting users from online threats. Learn how our AI-powered rMSE (Recursive Machine-Learning Site Evaluation) classifier scans over 100,000 websites daily to detect potential scams. See how AI enhances the Singapore Police Force’s anti-scam efforts and gain practical insights into MLOps strategies and best practices to keep these systems accurate and effective. 🖱️ RSVP now to secure your spot: go.gov.sg/stackmeetup-27feb2025 — Follow @GovTechBytes for more tech news, tips, events and govt product updates!

💥 Ready, Set, Defend! With Exercise SG Ready 2025 taking place from 15 Feb to 28 Feb, now’s the perfect time to level up your preparedness. 👊 Choose your persona and discover how YOU would handle a disruption. Whether you’re the On-Time Hero, the Drillmaster, or the Adaptability Ace — SGReadyGoWhere has everything you need to be ready. 🔍 Dive into essential resources, stay informed, and be prepared to tackle any challenge. The countdown is on — are you ready? Learn more at SGReadyGoWhere! 🔗 gowhere.gov.sg/sgready — Follow @GovTechBytes for more tech news, tips, events and govt product updates!

From date ideas to marriage tips, and love scam prevention – we got you covered! 😉 ❤️ 7 digital services to level up your love life: go.gov.sg/tg-technews-074 💍 Our Marriage Journey – Valentine’s Day special: go.gov.sg/tg-techbytes-001 🚨 How to outsmart phishing scams: go.gov.sg/tg-techbytes-002 This Valentine’s, love smart, date smarter, and steer clear of suspicious links! 😉 — Follow @GovTechBytes for more tech news, tips, events and govt product updates!

#Survey: Feedback on GovTech’s Social Media Got ideas on what you’d like to hear from us? We’re all ears! Take our survey and share your thoughts for a chance to be one of 25 participants to win a $20 digital voucher! https://go.gov.sg/gtsurvey2025-tg Survey will close on 27 Feb 2025, 2359. Terms and conditions at https://go.gov.sg/gtsurvey2025-tnc — Follow @GovTechBytes for more tech news, tips, events and govt product updates!

#JagaGovTech: Cupid's Deceit Roses are red, violets are blue, But is that really your “bae” messaging you? 💔💔 Scammers are crafty, they’re quick to deceive, Stay alert, stay safe, and don’t let them achieve. 🛡️ 👉 Get the tips to stay safe online, visit go.gov.sg/letsjagatogether-tg — Follow @GovTechBytes for more tech news, tips, events and govt product updates!

🌟 How is AI transforming the public sector? From an AI-driven platform “Matchmaker”, designed to help public officers find the right tech solution, to hackathons that promote collaboration and innovation in AI-driven solutions. Much has been done to help public officers adopt technology more brilliantly, quickly, and impactfully. Watch our GovTechies discuss how AI is being leveraged in the public sector in the latest episode of #GovTechDecoded: 🔗 On YouTube: https://go.gov.sg/govtechdecoded-ep6 🔗 On Spotify: https://go.gov.sg/GovTechDecoded-Spotify-Ep6 📲 Subscribe to these channels to stay notified of new episodes! == Follow @GovTechBytes for more tech news, tips, events and govt product updates!

🗞️ #TechNews: The Unsung Hero: How Data Engineering Powers Insights for Public Health in Singapore How can data play a role in Singapore’s healthcare system? Explore the transformative power of good data practices in this collaboration between GovTech’s data engineering practice team and the Health Promotion Board. Read the full #TechNews article: go.gov.sg/tg-technews-073 -- Follow @GovTechBytes for more tech news, tips, events and govt product updates!

🗞️ #TechNews: The Unsung Hero: How Data Engineering Powers Insights for Public Health in Singapore How can data play a role in Singapore’s healthcare system? Explore the transformative power of good data practices in this collaboration between GovTech’s data engineering practice team and the Health Promotion Board.Read the full #TechNews article: https://go.gov.sg/tg-technews-072 -- Follow @GovTechBytes for more tech news, tips, events and govt product updates!

🧨 Happy Lunar New Year! May this year bring abundant prosperity, good health, and happiness to you and your loved ones – have a ssssspectacular one! 🐍 == Follow @GovTechBytes for more tech news, tips, events and govt product updates!

Learn to write effective prompts this year ✨ Did you know that crafting the right prompts is the key to unlocking GenAI’s full potential? Prompt engineering is both an art and a science. It guides AI systems to deliver accurate, relevant, and meaningful outputs that can transform the way we work and innovate. In our latest episode of #GovTechDecoded, we also share how to unlock the secret to creating smarter prompts with the COSTAR framework! 💡 Watch at 8pm: 🔗 On YouTube: https://go.gov.sg/govtechdecoded-ep5 🔗 On Spotify: https://go.gov.sg/GovTechDecoded-Spotify-Ep5 Subscribe to these channels to stay notified of new episodes! == Follow @GovTechBytes for more tech news, tips, events and govt product updates!

🎉 Start the Year of the Snake with joy and good fortune, but don’t let scammers slither into your celebrations! 🚩 Fake e-angbaos? Suspicious lucky draws? “Too good to be true” deals? Don’t fall for it. Share this with your family and friends so we can all enjoy a safe and prosperous New Year! 🧧 For more tips on staying safe online, visit go.gov.sg/letsjagatogether-tg — Follow @GovTechBytes for more tech news, tips, events and govt product updates!

#DidYouKnow: Parents Gateway Parents Gateway isn’t just an app, it’s the bridge that strengthens school-home partnerships. With this digital platform, parents can stay on top of timely updates, announcements, and even book meetings effortlessly! 🥳 They say it takes a village to raise a child and with Parents Gateway, that village is a lot closer. Together, parents and educators can dedicate more meaningful time to nurturing our next generation. Learn more at 🔗 https://go.gov.sg/smctr-parents-gateway 💬 Parents, how has using Parents Gateway simplified your school-related tasks? We'd love to hear your stories in the comments below! == Follow @GovTechBytes for more tech news, tips, events and govt product updates!

Glide into the Year of the Snake with luck and opportunity! From career growth to better health, our innovative tech solutions are designed to help you succeed. ✨What’s your zodiac sign, and how are you planning to make 2025 your best year yet? – Follow @GovTechBytes for more tech news, tips, events and govt product updates!