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🥳 #GovTechTurns7 this month! In a blink of an eye, we are celebrating our seventh birthday and communities, with you! If you have been wanting to contribute to our efforts to build a Smart Nation, take an easy first step and visit our Smart Nation Builder roving around Singapore. You'll get to learn about our digital government services and give direct feedback on how they can be better. We welcome you on board our next deployment at the Builder to find out more: 🗓 27 – 29 Oct 2023 📍 National Library, The Plaza, Level 1 Find out more about our different communities and the Smart Nation Builder at 🔗 https://go.gov.sg/gt7-tg - Follow @GovTechBytes for more tech news, tips, events and govt product updates!

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🧠 How well do you #KnowYourTech? Have you heard about open source technology? It refers to software with source code that anyone can inspect, modify for use, and enhance. By design, open source software licenses promote collaboration as they allow modifications to be made to the source code. Some of GovTech’s software has also been open-sourced. For example, developers can access and tap on OpenAttestation, the base framework behind OpenCerts, HealthCerts and TradeTrust. The entire framework of OpenAttestation and its products has been open-sourced, making it available for both the public and private companies to review, implement and integrate into their systems. Find out more about our open source technologies: 🔗 https://go.gov.sg/smctr-devportal-kyt-opensource - Follow @GovTechBytes for more tech news, tips, events and govt product updates!

💭#Discussion - What are some tech terms that start with O? Let us know in the comments!

#CrowdTaskSG users get rewarded with 5% off all drinks at Woobbee! 🍵 Share your tea-rrific opinions on how Government policies and initiatives could be better. Redeem this reward by simply logging into your CrowdTaskSG account and show it when ordering at the counter! 🦉 If you're new to CrowdTaskSG, it's a great way to share your feedback with government agencies through surveys and polls on the CTSG web portal. 🤩 Upon completing tasks, citizens are rewarded with virtual coins that can be used to offset the cost of purchases at any retail, food and beverage establishments, and major supermarkets accepting NETS QR payment mode. Get started or learn more about this promotion at 🔗 go.gov.sg/ctsg-tg Terms and conditions applies 🔗 go.gov.sg/ctsgwoobbee-tc - Follow @GovTechBytes for more tech news, tips, events and govt product updates!

🗓 #Event: Stack Meetup - Leading the change for ICT Transformation Journey Calling all Chief Information Officiers, hear about Singapore Government’s transformational journey and how automation is used to keep the public sector’s infrastructure robust. The session is also graced by Grab's Head of Engineering, to share their approach to balancing tech debt and keeping a healthy profit & loss as a commercial organisation. 📆 28 Sep 2023 (Thu) ⏰ 7pm - 8:30pm 📍 GovTech Headquarters Limited seats, save yours now: 🔗 go.gov.sg/stackmeetup28sep2023 Join our community for the latest updates STACK Meetup Community: 🔗 go.gov.sg/stackmeetup -- Follow @GovTechBytes for more tech news, tips, events and govt product updates!

🔥 #HotJobsoftheMonth🔥 #GovTechisHiring, and we’re on the 👀 for talent excited about honing their skills through meaningful projects! We never stop learning when it comes to our craft. At GovTech, you’ll find yourself constantly finding ways to innovate and push the limits alongside driven individuals in a supportive workplace that prioritises your growth. Check out this month’s openings from Cyber Security Group, Data Science & Artificial Intelligence Division, Government Infrastructure Group, and more via 🔗 go.gov.sg/hjotm-sep23-tg-2 Share this post with your family/friends who wish to join our mission to make lives better! Visit go.gov.sg/govtechjobs to advance your career. -- Follow @GovTechBytes for more tech news, tips, events and govt product updates!

#Contest: Do you know how to protect your #Singpass? Here’s another chance to be one of the 5 winners of a $20 Fairprice voucher and a set of Singpass exclusive swags, if you missed the last contest! Contest questions: 1️⃣ Upon reaching the Singpass login page, what is the domain you should look out for in the web address? 2️⃣ What is the number you should call if you suspect your Singpass has been compromised? 3️⃣ Name one security measure Singpass has introduced to protect users, that is mentioned in the music video? ✨ Join the contest on our Facebook post here that closes on 30 Sep 2023, 2359. Winners will be announced on 9 Oct on our Facebook and Instagram. Terms and conditions apply: 🔗 https://go.gov.sg/spwnw2 Watch the Singpass, Be Safe Be Secure Music Video to find the answers: 🔗 https://go.gov.sg/smctr-singpass-mv-fb - Follow @GovTechBytes for more tech news, tips, events and govt product updates!

🧠 How well do you #KnowYourTech? Natural Language Processing (NLP) is a machine learning technology that gives computers the ability to interpret, manipulate, and comprehend the human language. Organisations could also benefit from NLP by automating tasks, such as: 💬 processing, analysing, and archiving large documents 💬 analysing customer feedback or call centre recordings 💬 running chatbots for automated customer service 💬 answering Who, What, When, Where questions 💬 classifying and extracting text --- One example of a platform that uses NLP would be GovText! Developed by GovTech’s Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Division, GovText is a whole-of-government text analytics platform that focuses on helping public officers analyse their textual data efficiently. Understand how we make use of NLP in our GovText platform: 🔗 https://go.gov.sg/smctr-devportal-kyt-govtext - Follow @GovTechBytes for more tech news, tips, events and govt product updates!

💭#Discussion - What are some tech terms that start with N? Let us know in the comments!

#GovTechisHiring - Work hard but work smarter 🧠 As part of "Update Your Resume Month" content, our technical recruiter, Nat Ho, will be taking you through the pros and cons of using generative AI to craft your resume. Try out his tips for your next role with us, browse opportunities at 🔗 go.gov.sg/GovTechCareers -- Follow @GovTechBytes for more tech news, tips, events and govt product updates!

#Contest: Singpass Music Video -- Watch and Win 🥳 🔍 We spy with our little eye the a cameo appearance from our #Singpass mascot in our recent “Be Sure. Be Secure” music video! Are you able to spot the number of times the Singpass mascot uniquely appears in the video? It doesn’t count if it appears in the same location but from a different angle or shot. Stand a chance to be one of the 5 winners to win a $20 Fairprice voucher and a set of Singpass exclusive swags! ✨ Join the contest on our Facebook post here that closes 20 Sep, 2359. Terms and conditions apply: 🔗 https://go.gov.sg/spwnw1 Watch the Singpass, Be Safe Be Secure Music Video here to start counting: 🔗 https://go.gov.sg/smctr-singpass-mv-fb -- Follow @GovTechBytes for more tech news, tips, events and govt product updates!

🔥 #HotJobsoftheMonth! 🔥 #GovTechisHiring, and we’ve got our 👀 wide open for talent keen to master their craft! In-house and external upskilling opportunities are plentiful at GovTech. You’ll be able to continuously challenge yourself and further your learning through mentoring, exciting projects, collaborating with talented specialists, and more. Check out this month’s openings from Cyber Security Group, Data Science & Artificial Intelligence Division, Government Infrastructure Group, and more via 🔗 go.gov.sg/hjotm-sep23-tg-1 Share this post with your family or friends who are passionate about lifelong learning! Visit go.gov.sg/GovTechJobs to kickstart your career with us. -- Follow @GovTechBytes for more tech news, tips, events and govt product updates!

🧠 How well do you #KnowYourTech ? Malware, or malicious software, refers to any program or file that is intentionally harmful to a computer, network, or server. Malware can: 😱 Steal, encrypt, and delete sensitive data 😱 Alter or hijack core computing functions 😱 Monitor end users’ computer activity Examples of malware include: 👾Computer viruses 👾Worms 👾Trojan horses 👾Ransomware 👾Spyware Malware is increasingly used for scams! Always check for scam signs with official sources (e.g. visit www.scamalert.sg or call the Anti-Scam Helpline at 1800-722-6688). If you suspect that you have been a victim of a scam, do tell authorities, family and friends, and report any fraudulent banking transactions to your bank immediately. Check out the comments on ways you can protect yourself from malware! - Follow @GovTechBytes for more tech news, tips, events and govt product updates!

💭#Discussion - What are some tech terms that start with M? Let us know in the comments!

#GoBusiness: New Regulatory Requirement Guides Are you a business owner in Singapore? Make sure that you are familiar with all essential tax and compliance rules by checking out the consolidated Regulatory Requirements Guides on GoBusiness! 🧐 The guides consist of information from multiple government agencies and are tailored for each type of business structure -- (1) companies, (2) sole proprietorship/ partnership, (3) limited liability partnership and (4) limited partnership. 👉 Check out the guides: https://go.gov.sg/GoBusiness-RegulatoryGuides -- Follow @GovTechBytes for more tech news, tips, events and govt product updates!

🔥 #HotJobsoftheMonth! 🔥 #GovTechisHiring, and we’re 👀 for innovators who are keen to challenge the status quo and push tech boundaries for Singapore! Exciting opportunities are plentiful and await you at GovTech. Join us in building impactful solutions while being exposed to innovative technologies to solve real-world problems. Check out this month’s openings from Cyber Security Group, Data Science & Artificial Intelligence Division, and Government Infrastructure Group via 🔗 go.gov.sg/hjotm-aug23-tg-2 Share this post with your family or friends who are eager to explore new possibilities with us! Visit go.gov.sg/govtechjobs to find out more. -- Follow @GovTechBytes for more tech news, tips, events and govt product updates!