Hmmmm…setelah surat resign itu aku tulis, rasanya ada kelegaan. Entahlah, seakan ada beban yang terlepas, tanggung jawab yang sudah ditunaikan, dan sebuah angin segar…. Akhirnya, setelah lama menimbang dan menunggu untuk memutuskan, saat itu datang juga…. Alhamdulillah

First, i got a feedback from my bosss..He said that my resignation letter not accepted. Because he is in Singapore now, so, he wants to talk to me tomorrow. Is it like a bargaining??? I don’t think so. Because, currently i already made fix decision. The time is coming.

Di lain pihak, sisi lain kehidupan akan aku jalani. Hari-hari yang biasanya aku lalui dengan penuh deadline, stresful sekarang akan berganti dengan menjalani kehidupan rumah tangga dan rutinitas ibu RT…hehehehe, insyaallah menyenangkan kok…Sudah kucoba pelan-pelan soalnya.

Ya sambil menunggu sebuah “tanda” Ok dari salah satu stasiun TV di Indonesia, let see the possibility…Amin

Dan buat temen-temen jurnalis IT, thank you yah dah bareng-bareng…melewatkan masa-masa di mana harus mengejar berita, narasumber, dan panas-panasan. Hehehe…Wish you all the best…

Akhirnya, surat resignation letter ini jadi juga…Fiuhhh…..finally…. Moga-moga ini jalan yang terbaik. Amin…amin…

Beginilah bunyi surat resign ku:
Jakarta, 4 Juni 2008,
Dear Tom Hufnagel,

The purpose of this letter is to announce my resignation from SDA Asia Magazine, effective in the end of June.

This was not an easy decision to make, on my part. The past almost 3 years have been very rewarding. I’ve enjoyed working for you and had a very successful teamwork dedicated to a quality magazine so it can be delivered on time.

I have accepted a position as a Journalist. This opportunity gives me the chance to grow professionally.

I wish you and the company all the best. I do hope our paths cross again in the future.

Sincerely,

Widia Yurnalis

Sepertinya, aku semakin menjadi maniak situs Friendster. Naluriku semakin terpacu untuk lebih meng-”utak-atik” situs social networking ini. Entah mengapa aku tidak begitu tertarik dengan Facebook, MySpace, dan situs social networking lainnya selain Friendster…

Bila dilihat, ada yang baru dari Friendster. Selain aplikasi-aplikasinya yang tambah banyak, tentu saja bagi kita yang hidup dan dibesarkan di INdonesia dan paham betul dengan bahasa Indonesia, hal ini menjadi suatu kebanggaan. Apa pasal? Soalnya, Friendster meluncurkan layanan teknologinya dalam bahasa Indonesia, setelah mereka meluncurkan dalam enam bahasa lainnya. Tapi, ada satu hal yang aneh berkaitan dengan layanannya dalam bahasa ibu pertiwi…

Bila dalam bahasa Inggris Friendster mudah dipahami dan struktur bahasanya baik, maka hal ini berbeda dengan layanan dalam Bahasa Indonesia. Sebut saja tag Who’s Viewed Me yang dialihkan ke Bahasa Indonesia..Tebak apa terjemahannya di Friendster?? Terjemahannya menjadi “Siapa yang Melihat Saya”. Tentu saja secara terjemahan hal ini bisa dimaklumi. Kendati demikian, masih banyak kekurangan dan hal yang terasa mengganjal dan kurang pas dari Friendster ini. Ada lagi hal yang terasa kurang pas, seperti “Posting Seruanku” yang dalam bahasa inggrisnya “Posted Shoutout”. Jadi kaya’ kampanye aja…

Hmmm, sebenarnya, yang dilakukan pihak Friendster memang untuk mempermudah user-nya…tetapi entah mengapa masih terasa aneh untuk yang mungkin terbiasa dengan layanan berbahasa Inggris…Tapi, 1 hal yang menjadi pertanyaan? Apakah layanan ini menggunakan Altavista???kekekekke, gaswat juga kalo benar ya….

Sepertinya sudah sekian lama aku tidak nge-blog….hmmm, banyak hal yang terjadi. Dan banyak hal juga yang bisa diceritakan sebenarnya. Tapi, ada satu hal menarik begitu melihat tampilan baru dari wordpress….wuihhh…. lucu juga ya inovasinya…. Ada apa ini??

Mungkin ini yang dinamakan inovasi dalam menghadapi persaingan… Awalnya wordpress “datar-datar” aja. Tapi sekarang udah bisa masukin suara, musik, gambar, video, dll…hmmm canggih juga.

Ya yang jelas, mungkin ini juga salah satu atraksi wordpress untuk menarik pengguna yang lebih banyak. Karena kan dia juga harus bisa bersaing dengan tempat nge-blog lainnya, seperti Blogspot…. apalagi temen-temen banyak yang bilang bahwa wordpress ga terlalu user friendly…mungkin inilah yang namanya gebrakan baru…. dan tampilan wordpress sekarang, mengingatkanku akan suatu fasilitas di sebuah operating system non proprietary….

Wah-wah…hidup WordPress… dan buat para bloggers, tetaplah nge-blog.

Wednesday, 9 January 2008

The function and job scope of the Indonesian Telecommunications Regulatory Body (ITRB) is apparently still under question.

Answering to SDA Asia’s query on the position and clear job description of the ITRB, member of ITRB,Heru Sutadi, said that the telecommunication industry in Indonesia is now in a transition era, so there are many rules that need to be finalised.

About ITRB’s function now, Heru said it basically “Depends on the man behind the gun.”

From his point of view, ITRB is still consistent in managing, watching and handling the telecommunication industry in Indonesia. But, he adds, the regulation in Indonesia is not clear on BRTI’s specific existence.

In the future, Heru said that regulator should be able to be tap into convergence as the telecommunication industry now becoming unlimited with the boundaries in IT and broadcasting almost disappearing.

“The consideration now ITRB should be independent from operator and political purpose,” added Heru.

Wednesday, 9 January 2008

IBM announced that Suryo Suwignjo has been named President Director of IBM Indonesia. Suryo is succeeding Betti Alisjahbana who will be assuming a key role in driving business transformation in line with IBM’s strategy for ASEAN, with immediate effect.

“As we enter the next phase of IBM’s growth in Indonesia, under Suryo Suwignjo’s leadership, the team will strengthen its focus on delivering innovative client value to generate both immediate results and future growth opportunities,” said Ong Hoon Meng, General Manager, IBM ASEAN.

“The team will build on the strong relationships developed under Betti’s leadership with the extended ecosystem, to partner clients and the local community in Indonesia as they progress on their journeys of innovation.”

Hoon Meng added that they will continue to draw on Betti’s knowledge of emerging growth markets and her keen understanding of client needs and industry trends to further our growth plans across ASEAN.

Suryo Suwignjo will oversee IBM Indonesia’s operating units, including its sales and distribution and services businesses. He will be responsible for accelerating the team’s efforts in integrating IBM’s portfolio to help clients across industries become more efficient and competitive through the strategic use of IT.

“We have a tremendous opportunity before us – a vibrant marketplace of businesses and organisations growing both locally and globally, a strong leadership team with a proven track record and the industry’s most complete and innovative portfolio of technology and capabilities,” said Suryo Suwignjo, President Director, IBM Indonesia.

Suryo Suwignjo joined IBM in 1990. Prior to today’s announcement, he led Industry Systems, Systems & Technology Group, IBM ASEAN. Among other leadership positions, he has also served as Country Manager, Systems & Technology Group and Business Partners, IBM Indonesia from 2001 to 2006.

Monday, 7 January 2008

Telecommunication executants in Indonesia have been urged to stop their operation in radio frequency 1.9 GHz and to migrate this frequency to 800 MHz. According to Gatot Dewa Broto, Chief of General Affairs and Public Relations Directorate General Post and Telecommunications Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, this announcement is apparently the result of a recent evaluation on 1.9GHz.

Gatot said that based on rules from the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology Number 01/PER/M.KOMINFO/1/2006 with regards to the mobile cellular network IMT-2000, radio frequency 1,9 GHz can only be used until the end of 2007.

All existing network players are no longer allowed to build and develop PCS 1900 network on the 1.9GHz frequency.

On the other hand, telecommunication providers who have permission to use mobile cellular networks in radio frequency band 1900-1910 coupled with 1980-1990 MHz can only operate with a maximum band of 5 MHz (1905-1910) coupled with 1985-1990 MHz.

Gatot said this frequency allocation has been made to support neutral and effective technology. Also, the Indonesian government wants to keep away from inefficient radio frequency spectrums in order to develop a good telecommunication industry.

“It’s not easy to migrate radio frequency,” says Gatot.

“That’s why this allocation and radio freuquency management is needed.”

Friday, 4 January 2008

Political instability may have led to a slowdown in Bangladesh’s business investments, but the PC market has managed to remain as it was in Q2 07. According to a recent IDC study, while the market showed a declining trend starting from the first quarter of the year, Q3 07 showed the least with less than one percent decrement sequentially.

IDC expects shipments to stand still year-on-year to reach 185,000 units in 2007 due to floods, political turmoil & hurricane in recent months.

Nonetheless notebook expansion continues to grow as public awareness on the products are growing rapidly despite the negative tension on the market.

“As the natural disturbances & political instability affect all business segments, the market remains stagnant and unpredictable for its future outcomes,” says Handoko Andi, IDC Associate Market Analyst.

“Nevertheless, healthy demand on PC as awareness continues to grow should keep the market to a more optimistic growth next year.”

Although traditional PCs remain the largest share of PC shipments, it has gradually declined to 79 percent in total during Q3 07, loosing 12 percent of its market share when compared to same quarter last year. While notebooks accounted to 19.7 percent of the total market share, the rapid growth was affected by the weakening desktops demand in both consumer & commercial segments. In contrary, notebooks have gained popularity in consumer segments despite the negative trend shadowing the market.

Both consumer & commercial segment are set to expand strongly with a healthy 19.6 percent growth in 2008, surpassing 200,000 units. Overall, Bangladesh PC market’s growth will be supported by IT spending from business investments, especially in Medium to Very Large Businesses with each increment ranging from 18 percent to 42 percent year-on-year. Furthermore, notebooks are also expected to increase rapidly in Home segment and Large to Very Large Businesses.

With the government committed to holding the elections before end 2008 end, many speculate the year will be experiencing more instabilities. However, as the recent period remains calm and conducive, IDC expects the market will be on track in 2008 where growth will continue to be driven mainly by whitebox products, as it remains the mainstream PC in the market used by both consumer & commercial end-users.

F5 Networks, Inc, the global leader in Application Delivery Networking, announced a new version of its BIG-IP Application Security Manager™ (ASM) solution.

The new BIG-IP ASM delivers unprecedented security capabilities, enabling both network and security architects to manage the multiple layers of their application security environments comprehensively and transparently. In addition, BIG-IP ASM’s robust capabilities and ease-of-use make it an ideal security solution for architects seeking to safely introduce new technologies into their application delivery infrastructures, including solutions that ensure regulatory requirements for financial, e-commerce, health care, and retail industries.

Most organizations are incorporating security into the software development lifecycle for new applications, there are still many legacy applications that organizations must protect for regulatory and compliance reasons. Application firewalls can help organizations provide compensating control protections for legacy and commercial applications.

As part of F5’s integrated application delivery portfolio, BIG-IP ASM inherits unmatched performance enhancements by taking advantage of native TMOS functionalities including compression, caching, rate shaping, SSL offload, TCP content manipulation, and TCP Express. The result is the industry’s fastest and best-performing application firewall-a streamlined, integrated security solution that can easily be deployed into an end-to-end Application Delivery Network.

“We recognize that each enterprise has specialized security requirements in addition to general application protection,” said Jason Needham, Director of Product Management at F5. He adds, enterprises and other organizations need a manageable, end-to-end application security solution that’s flexible enough to protect against the next generation of application attacks as well as current threats.

BIG-IP Application Security Manager 9.4.2 is available now, both as a software module and a standalone device. The BIG-IP ASM module, running on BIG-IP LTM, is available on the 6400, 6800, 8400, and 8800 BIG-IP hardware platforms. The standalone version of ASM 9.4.2 is available on F5’s 4100 hardware platform.

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