Finding Alternative Payment Scheme for App Store Transaction

Cellular operators in Indonesia, including Indosat by the end of 2014 and Telkomsel last February 2015, have started implementing carrier billing method on digital content transaction done at Google Play Store. However, none of them has, so far, implemented the method for transactions done at Apple App Store. Continue reading Finding Alternative Payment Scheme for App Store Transaction

Partnering with BNI, Sribu Aims for 50 Thousand New Clients

Two days ago (30/3), Sribu announced their partnership with BNI, one of biggest banks in Indonesia, upon providing payment facility using BNI credit card with VISA logo on it. The benefit that users may get would be 10% of discount when they do transaction at Sribu. The partnership allowed Sribu to target on having up to 50 thousand new clients. Continue reading Partnering with BNI, Sribu Aims for 50 Thousand New Clients

Four Questions that Triggers Innovative Ideas

Steve Jobs, Elon Musk, and Richard Branson, are brilliant individuals who never runs out of brilliant ideas, business model ot new product designs that draw public’s attention. Continue reading Four Questions that Triggers Innovative Ideas

New Startup Tenderind Presents B2B Project Information

Business-to-business (B2B)-based startups start to grow in Indonesia, though at not so significant rate. Tenderind is one of them. This local-founded platform which provides B2B project information exclusively derived from local and MNCs. Continue reading New Startup Tenderind Presents B2B Project Information

The Benefits of Open Data for Startups and Corporate

Nowadays, data has been much more important than it was. Any information we receive might affect our strategy and plan in the future. Hence, available technology holds a crucial role. Continue reading The Benefits of Open Data for Startups and Corporate

Microsoft Indonesia Promotes #WeSpeakCode

IT innovators all over the world believe that coding or computer programming can be set as a ‘culture’ or routine which serves so many changes on how people live their daily life. Microsoft, one of code.org’s supporters, partners with Coding (Indonesia) in socializing the code.org in Indonesia through the #WeSpeakCode campaign. Continue reading Microsoft Indonesia Promotes #WeSpeakCode

Lippo Group Plans to Build An Online Payment

Lippo Group shows their seriousness in entering the digital business, especially e-commerce-related ones. The company is reportedly planning to launch online payment, chat, and other online services early next year. Its payment service is expected to function as good as PayPal. Continue reading Lippo Group Plans to Build An Online Payment

The Issue of E-Commerce in Indonesia in 2015

A.T Kearney’s Lifting the Barrier to E-Commerce in ASEAN predicted that the valuation of e-commerce in Indonesia will reach $25-30 billion (Rp 320,8-385 trillion) in the next few years. This is a highly seductive number to many. However, with great result, comes great challenges. In fact, huge population, vast coverage, and tax issues in Indonesia may serve as the most problematic ones. Continue reading The Issue of E-Commerce in Indonesia in 2015

Gogonesia Goes for New Look

Gogonesia is reportedly ready to launch its latest version of website early next month. With severa;l updates in UI and UX, the team look to provide users more convenience and velocity in booking trip tickets and travel packages. Continue reading Gogonesia Goes for New Look

Japan-Based CrowdWorks Eyes to Invest in Southeast Asia

Japan-based crowdsourcing platform CrowdWorks, which has gone public last December and looked for freelance designers, tech employees, writers, and many others ever since, has planned to broaden their investment scope outside Japan, particularly Southeast Asia. The company will rely on its Japanese company’s network in doing so. Continue reading Japan-Based CrowdWorks Eyes to Invest in Southeast Asia