inspireQuarterly Lifestyle & Technology Magazine April 2010 • Vol VIII / 2 Digital Convergence The Merger of Industries Contents 06 4 From the Editor 16 4 Service Features Since 2004, Digital Convergence has become a Biznet itself believes that customer has every part of our life and so far, it has brought great right to be served the best. values into business, communication and entertainment area. 10 4 Travel Temptations It is a perfect place where you can savor the fusion of scenic wonder and cultural heritage. 18 4 Tips & Tricks UrlPass is a free web 2.0 service which saves you the hassle of remembering long urls. 12 4 The Simple Truth When you know how to manage your time, you will gain control rather than busily working here, there, and everywhere. 24 4 History Biznet Milestone Biznet Networks Engineering Labs Team considered Fiber Optic as the best network technology. Internet & Technology History 14 4 Culinary We have looked around and found the right place for you to release your sushi craving. 15 4 Hot News 4 | Apr 2010 inspire | vol VIII / 2 Contents 26 4 Coverage Area Cover: Digital Convergence 28 4 Biznet Powered Building 34 4 Global Network Editor [email protected] Head Office MidPlaza 2, 8th Floor. Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav 10 - 11. 36 4 Ping Time Jakarta 10220 - Indonesia. Tel: + 62-21-57998888 Fax: + 62-21-5700580 37 4 Product Info Bali Branch Komplek Pertokoan Kuta Suci Arcade No. 6. Why Do You Choose Biznet As Your Provider? Jl. Pantai Kuta. Bali 80361 - Indonesia. Tel: + 62-361-8781688 Fax: + 62-361-708917 Bandung Branch Graha International 3A Floor. Jl. Asia Afrika No. 129. Bandung 40112 - Indonesia. Phone: +62-22-4267088 Fax: +62-22-4267080 Surabaya Branch Intiland Tower 9th Floor, Suite 5A. Jl. Panglima Sudirman No. 101 - 103. Surabaya 60271 - Indonesia Tel: + 62-31-5349388 Fax: + 62-31-5349383 38 4 Store Location www.biznetnetworks.com inspire | vol VIII / 2 Apr 2010 | 5 From the Editor Adi Kusma [email protected] Digital Convergence, the Merger of Industries! As time goes by, there is always a new inovation in the technology industry. Since 2004, Digital Convergence has become a part of our life and so far, it has brought great values into business, communication and entertainment area. The technology improvement of Digital Convergence makes multiple industries such as communication, consumer electronics and media, converging into a single industry which has made our life tend to be easier and simpler. We found Digital Convergence as an interesting topic because it has created a new business model and larger demand of Internet services over years. In this second Inspire edition of 2010, we are happy to feature the ongoing development technology of Digital Convergence and of course equipped with lots of interesting articles to complete your necessity of technology and lifestyle information. We have confidence that fiber optic technology we offer will always meet the increasing-bandwidth demand on digital people. We are proud to inform that currently our network infrastructure has reached around 300 buildings and more than 50 areas in Jakarta, Bandung, Surabaya and Bali. This development will be consistently continued supported with our great network and infrastructure team. In the other hand, we’re preparing a new service based on Cloud Computing that planned to be released within this year. Moreover, we will keep looking for new innovations and breakthrough in 2010 to keep pace with the fast-growing of digital era. Hope you enjoy this issue! 6 | Apr 2010 inspire | vol VIII / 2 Article Digital Convergence the Merger of Industries 8 | Apr 2010 inspire | vol VIII / 2 Article Since the past 10 years, Digital Convergence has become a part of our life and so far, it has extended our abilities and shrinks space. The Digital Convergence has brought separate industries such as media, consumer electronics and communication converging into a single industry. The technology improvement of Digital Convergence makes almost any type of data or files can be digitized, and it can be presented on a computer or device and transmitted over a network. Now, Faxes could be sent and received via the computer; radio could be heard via the Internet; wireless phones could be used to receive text data and browse the internet. The combination of all of the features and abilities from through computer or any electronic devices. multiple electronic systems into a simplified, converged and There are more changes and innovations in the world of computer-mediated communication system enable us to Digital Convergence and since product and service offers can interact, play, communicate, and share information in many be represented in digital form, every company in different new and different ways. In this convergent world, we can industries can easily and cheaply offers products and services enjoy attractive products and solutions with new features. By to the entire world. Electronic publishing, virtual book store this, every business in industry are challenged to follow the and internet banking are other examples of various products technology trend by adapting their product or service to the and services that can be offered on the Internet. There is current technology. more type of service and product exists today and it will continuously grow along with the high development of the Convergence Drives New Business Ideas internet. The developing world of Digital Convergence has challenged current business to be more competitive. Smart industries Internet, the Key Role in Digital Convergence have to adjust their business to take advantage of digital We believe that the demand on Internet and networks is convergence. The main current examples of converged services constantly growing along with the improvement of Digital concern Voice and Television over the Internet Protocol. In Convergence. The need of broadband connectivity and many countries, service providers already offer triple-play super-fast internet to access the digital content is, as ever services which consist of voice, internet and video services. a continuing challenge for every provider, especially for us. VoIP is one of our services as well, yet we’re even developing As we provide the best service using the latest technology IPTV service to strengthen our products as a Triple Play service in the industry, we believe we could add more value to our to support lifestyle of modern and dynamic people. customer’s experience. Since 2005, Biznet have developed fiber optic network to serve Large Enterprise, Small Medium Moreover, Digital Convergence has led many industries into Business, Home Business or even family to provide a reliable a fresh change to keep pace with the development of digital and faster network connection. We believe that only people era. In media industries, such as TV and Radio, currently has and business who are ready to make changes and adapt to offer online streaming which enable their program to be easily new things be able to survive and compete. listened or watched through the internet and can be accessed inspire | vol VIII / 2 Apr 2010 | 9 Travel Temptations Yogyakarta, The City of Cultural and Heritage Yogyakarta, the most fascinating historical and cultural destination in Indonesia located in the center of Java Island. It is a perfect place where you can savor the fusion of scenic wonder and cultural heritage. An abundance of magnificent buildings, wonderful temples and glorious old streets always draw amazement to every people who visit this city. It is one of the most famous tourist destinations in Indonesia and a preferred location for traditional and antique lovers. http://siriajengsusanti.wordpress.com The Special Region of Yogyakarta, usually various cultural activities that surely will of Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X, called Jogja, is the smallest province of offer you a unique traveling experience. the Sultan of Yogyakarta and also the Indonesia. Although being the smallest You will find various tourist attractions governor of Yogyakarta province. The province, Jogja is the only province in as well such as traditional markets, palace was built by Sultan Hamengku Indonesia which still formally governed historical places and great performing Buwono I in 1755. It consists of seven by a pre-colonial Sultanate, the Sultanate arts like Ramayana Ballet or Wayang Kulit. complexes where you can find many of Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat. Jogja interesting artifacts from the 17th known for its enchanting historical A visit to this famous city can be a century of kingdom. The palace court and cultural heritage and it is clearly cultural experience; one of the reasons with its glorious and elegant Javanese evident on its street names and building is because of its famous unique place architecture lies in the center of the city. architecture. The traditional impression it called ‘Kraton Yogyakarta’. Kraton This building also became the centre of selves clearly described by the hospitable Yogyakarta or Keraton Ngayogyakarta Jogja’s governance and as a hallmark of local people, local transportation with Hadiningrat is currently as the palace Yogyakarta city for centuries. 10 | Apr 2010 inspire | vol VIII / 2 Travel Temptations or even half price offered depends on your bargaining ability. The greatest part in visiting Yogyakarta, you can find yourself exploring classic traditional markets while enjoying unique taste of its genuine culinary as well. One of the most popular and also one of Indonesian genuine food from Yogya is Gudeg. Gudeg is a vegetable dishes made from jackfruit served with boiled egg, tofu and rice. The dominant flavor of gudeg is a sweet taste that obtained by Javanese sugar. The sweet taste of gudeg absolutely will complete your memorable trip to the cultural city in Yogyakarta. There in Jogja, you can easily find Gudeg in every center of crowd or even in the corner of pathway, wanderinglotus.wordpress.com this is why Jogja often called a ‘Gudeg City’.