GovTechBytes

Showing up for vaccinations 💉 without your wallet is possible. Just use your Digital IC in your #Singpass app! Simply scan your Digital IC barcode to prove your identity 🆔 for a hassle-free experience.✨ More on Singpass: 👉🏻 go.gov.sg/singpass-080721 #EvenBetterSingpass #GovTechSG

Have you heard of 'Sign with Singpass'? 📱🖋️ This digital service allows users to securely sign contracts, agreements and other legal documentation electronically and is just one of many features available on the #Singpass app. 🎥 Watch GovTech Director Kendrick Lee's interview on CNA938, where he shares more insights on the digital signing feature! 👉🏻 go.gov.sg/singpass-030721 #TechforPublicGood #GovTechSG

Download or update your #LifeSG app for simpler navigation and more consolidated information at your fingertips! 📱🖐🏻 Check out your new Profile with Inbox and Appointment functions and the new bottom navigation menu we've added based on feedback from users like yourself 🙂 Read more: 👉🏻 go.gov.sg/lifesg-070721 #SimplerServicesBetterLives #TechforPublicGood #GovTechSG

Can you spot the difference between the #SafeEntry Gateway Boxes? 🔍 The check-out boxes – marked with a blue sticker 🔵 – are progressively being rolled out at areas with high footfall, and at places where people are likely to be in close proximity without their masks on, such as dine-in F&B and personal care shops. 🏬 The check-out boxes will enable users to check out with their #TraceTogether Tokens and apps. You can help make contact tracing and potential exposure data more accurate by remembering to check out when you leave a location. 😉 Read more 👉🏻 go.gov.sg/segw-020721 #TechforPublicGood #GovTechSG

🗞 #TechNewsRoundup 🗞 🇸🇬 #SINGAPORE 🇸🇬 (1) Drones will soon be used to patrol the perimeter of RSAF’s airbases, enhancing security while optimising manpower resources 🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0145 (2) New AI software can help diagnose seniors with mental health issues via a video call 🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0146 🌎 #WORLD 🌎 (3) Qingdao unveils intelligent port transport system with low noise and zero pollution ⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0147

Missed the #SmartNation Industry Briefing live chat yesterday? 😮 🎥 Watch this video to hear about the upcoming projects and ICT business opportunities, as well as advice on how prospective partners can be better informed and prepared to participate in upcoming tenders: 👉🏻 go.gov.sg/snib-010721 #TechforPublicGood #GovTechSG

💻Webinar💻 Natural Language Processing (NLP) is a field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) that give machines the ability to read, understand and derive meaning from human languages. 🤖 Catch our upcoming STACK-X Meetup to learn how NLP and deep learning can be used to automatically analyse municipal issues feedback, and know more about GovTech's efforts in deploying Data Science and AI for the public good. Register here: 👉🏻 go.gov.sg/tg-webinar-0023 Details 🗓: 8 Jul (Thu) 📍: 📱💻 Zoom ⏰: 7:00 - 8:45pm 💵: It's FREE! #TechforPublicGood #GovTechSG

This year's #SmartNation Industry Briefing has unveiled 5 public sector digitalisation projects, from a new National Business Registry and Regulatory System to an AI-Automated Marking System and more. This follows GovTech's announcement last week on the increased FY21 ICT spending of up to $3.8b to accelerate public sector digitalisation. 🎥 Watch this GIF to catch what we've covered in our live chat earlier today! Read more: 👉🏻 go.gov.sg/tg-technews025 #TechforPublicGood

💻Webinar💻 Join us for a fireside chat with the #LifeSG team and notable figures in the film industry to discuss how everyday technology plays a part in key life moments in Singapore! Video contest 📹 If you have a flair for storytelling and video content creation, check out the new LifeSG Awards category at Viddsee's Juree Awards 2021. We'll also be discussing tips and ideas on how your team can win in this category! Register here: 👉🏻 go.gov.sg/tg-webinar-0022 Details 🗓: 2 Jul (Fri) 📍: 📱 Facebook ⏰: 8:00 - 9:30pm 💵: It's FREE! #GovTechSG

🔥#HotJoboftheWeek!🔥 #GovTechisHiring. We’re 👀 for an International Relations Manager to regularly engage GovTech's counterparts in the international community to position Singapore among the top nations adopting digital technology. If you're looking for opportunities to collaborate with international and leading industry experts and be surrounded by highly motivated peers, APPLY NOW: 👉 go.gov.sg/tg-hjotw-0047 🤗 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.

💻Webinar💻 The Singapore Government has allocated up to $3.8 billion to accelerate Singapore's digitalisation journey and 83% of ICT projects will be open to SMEs. Wonder how tech companies can collaborate with us and join us in co-creating a #SmartNation? Register for our virtual live chat to find out more: 👉🏻 go.gov.sg/tg-webinar-0021 Details 🗓: 30 Jun (Wed) 📍: 📱 LinkedIn Live ⏰: 1-2pm 💵: It's FREE! #SmartNationIB #GovTechSG

🗞 #TechNewsRoundup 🗞 🇸🇬 #SINGAPORE 🇸🇬 (1) #SafeEntry Gateway check out boxes will be progressively rolled out at venues with high footfall 🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0142 (2) Digital COVID-19 form created on #FormSG, a form builder tool developed by GovTech, bags MINDEF innovation award 🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0143 🌎 #WORLD 🌎 (3) Non-invasive tech integrated into Dubai’s healthcare infrastructure for remote patient monitoring ⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0144

Are you a tech company working on innovative ideas? Find out how your organisation can co-create with the government to build our #SmartNation! 👉 go.gov.sg/tg-technews024 Remember to join our virtual live chat happening on 30th June (Wed), 1pm (SGT) as we share about the Government’s key #digitalisation focuses focus and areas of projected spending! 👉 go.gov.sg/tg-webinar-0020 #TechforPublicGood #SmartNationIB

👨‍💻 #TechNews 👩‍💻 Did you know? There are more than 64,000 Gravitraps deployed island-wide to monitor the Aedes aegypti mosquito population in Singapore. 🦟🔎 Wonder what "Gravitraps" are? 🤔 Click to find out how @NEASingapore uses data on mosquitoes to prevent a dengue outbreak: 👉 go.gov.sg/tg-technews023 #TechforPublicGood

🔥#HotJoboftheWeek!🔥 #GovTechisHiring. We’re 👀 for aspiring Technology Associates to join an exclusive 2-year leadership programme designed for fresh graduates to develop their professional skills and technical competencies across 5 different tech domains. If you're an innovative problem-solver who truly believes in the strength of the community to collaborate and develop tech products that empower our citizens, APPLY NOW: 👉 go.gov.sg/tg-hjotw-0046 Applications for the 2022 cohort will close on 31 July 2021. 🤗 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.

We've received feedback that the ability to carry out #SafeEntry check-outs would be welcomed, to help narrow down the actual duration spent at a venue for more precise contact tracing. In the coming weeks, SafeEntry Gateway check-out boxes will be made available at venues with high traffic! 🙌🏻 Read more about it here: 👉🏻 go.gov.sg/segw-18062021 #TechforPublicGood

🗞 #TechNewsRoundup 🗞 🇸🇬 #SINGAPORE 🇸🇬 (1) IBM Study: Cyber hygiene not top of mind - shoppers in Singapore tend to reuse login details and passwords. 🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0139 (2) Automation and innovation are necessary for SMEs' success in Singapore. 🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0140 🌎 #WORLD 🌎 (3) Residents and tourists in Abu Dhabi would need to show their green pass on the Alhosn app to gain entry to most public places. ⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0141

👨‍💻 #TechNews 👩‍💻 Did you know? South Korea uses #BigData to make their night transport systems more efficient. They are also bringing technology into homes so that care services can be provided to their aging population in a more efficient and timely manner. Read this article to find out how else they are using sensors and data in their country: 👉 go.gov.sg/tg-technews022 #TechforPublicGood

💻Webinar💻 The annual #SmartNation Industry Briefing is back! Join our Live Chat to get updates on ICT business and partnership opportunities with the Singapore Government for FY2021. 💼 Don’t miss this opportunity to also learn about the Government’s plans to co-create and deliver better digital services for businesses and citizens! Details 🗓: 30 Jun (Wed) 📍: 📱 LinkedIn Live ⏰: 1-2pm 💵: It's FREE! Register here: 👉🏻 go.gov.sg/tg-webinar-0019 #SmartNationIB #GovTechSG

Parents with children entering Primary 1 in 2022 can now use the #LifeSG app to access key information before participating in the online registration exercise! 🏫📱 Let the app tell you: ✅ Your child’s eligible registration phase ✅ Key dates related to the P1 Registration Exercise ✅ Required documents for application Not on LifeSG yet? Download the app today for simpler access to digital government services: 👉 go.gov.sg/lifesg-160621 #SimplerServicesBetterLives #TechforPublicGood #GovTechSG