Can COVID-19 Virus spread be accurately predicted in cities?
Governments have the task of predicting where will have the highest probability of virus spread in the city and how will they be equipped to do this.
How GovTech developed fit for purpose temperature scanners – Part 1
Take a behind-the-scenes look at how the Sensors and Internet of Things (SIOT) team at GovTech invented a system that automatically measures a person’s temperature.
National University Singapore Working to Solve Challenges Created by COVID-19
Investigators from NUS Biomedical Engineering at the NUS N.1 Institute for Health have been using AI, 3D printing and innovative methodology to make treatment, testing and infection prevention faster and more efficient.
Denmark, Korea and Estonia Top the 2020 UN E-Government Ranking
COVID-19 has now not only reinvigorated the role of digital government in delivering public services and in ensuring business continuity but has also brought about innovative ways in managing the crisis.
Selangor State Government Task Force for COVID-19 complements efforts at federal level
Big Data Analytics and Machine Intelligence have been set up by the Selangor state government in Malaysia to assist its state Task Force for Covid-19.
Project Ubin paves way for blockchain deployment and commercial adoption
The project aims to help Monetary Authority of Singapore and the industry better understand the technology and the potential benefits it may bring through practical experimentation.
Governments consider digital immunity passports for opening borders
One of the options being considered to make travel safer, is an immunity passport which collects testing data and enables people to share their immunity status with an employer, airline or airport security.
Singapore’s K-Start Up Centre launched
The Singapore KSC is supported by Enterprise Singapore (ESG) and will serve as a launchpad for Korean SMEs and start ups to plug into Singapore’s and the region’s start up and innovation ecosystem.
Using Tech to Train and Improve Performance of Frontline Officers in Singapore
In Singapore today, officers’ firearm competency can be improved by using a better training system. The Enhanced Live Firing Range System (ELFRAS), a project initiated by the HTX Human Factors and Simulation Centre of Expertise, uses sensors and analytics to improve the shooting accuracy of those taking the test. HTX is Singapore’s Science and Technology […]
Government works with tech community to improve TraceTogether Token
To address public concerns as well as to improve future editions of the token, the Government Technology Agency organised a “tear down” event on 19 Jun with four experts and open-source advocates, giving them a first look at the TraceTogether Token.