HUB.id To Hold A Showdown in Bali

After a successful launch last month, HUB.id is now continuing to spread its magic in mystical island of Bali. This time, the event will mark the end of a series of roadshow that HUB.id has had ever since last September 2014. Continue reading HUB.id To Hold A Showdown in Bali

After Blocking Alternative Public DNS, the Ministry Looks to Control the IP Allocation for ISPs

After the issue of DNS blockage preoccupied the Indonesia’s IT scene last week, now people would definitely turn their attention to the latest roll out suggesting that the Ministry of Communication and Information (MCI) is currently holding a public test to apply their Minister Regulation Plan (MRP), which administers the sharing of internet protocol number. As quoted by Kompas, this public test has been carried on since the beginning of this October. The MRP itself lets the Ministry to fully manage the granting of IP allocation for local ISPs. Continue reading After Blocking Alternative Public DNS, the Ministry Looks to Control the IP Allocation for ISPs

IT Experts: Alternative Public DNS Blockage is a Waste

It seems that Indonesia’s internet ecosystem is getting more and more likely to Turkey’s in term of the freedom of using Internet. Unfortunately, it’s not actually something to cherish for. After confirming that they ‘officially’ block the alternative public DNS for the sake of its Healthy Internet Campaign, the government, in this case the Ministry of Communication and Information (MCI), is seen by many to be lacking of comprehension in addressing the people’s freedom in exploring the digital world. Continue reading IT Experts: Alternative Public DNS Blockage is a Waste

Government Official Confirms Google Public DNS Blocking

Hot! We have just got a confirmation from Ir. Bambang Heru Tjahjono M.Sc, the Director General of the Department of Application and Information Technology Ministry of Communications and Informatics, regarding the issue of public DNS blockade by the Government. In contrary to one of his staffer who denies any blockade being made, Mr. Tjahjono strongly emphasized that the governement is in fact blocks the access through public DNS which doesn’t fit the requirements set by the Trust+ program by the ministry. This was confirmed recently through an email Mr Tjahjono sent to DailySocial. Continue reading Government Official Confirms Google Public DNS Blocking

HUB.id Is Government’s Signal to Let Creative Industry Fly even Higher

Good news for Indonesia’s digital ecosystem. HUB.id has just been officially launched yesterday in Jakarta, after successfully holding a series of roadshow in a number of cities in Indonesia. HUB.id is an online platform which aims to bridge technology-based startups, investors, media, and stakeholders in Indonesia. Continue reading HUB.id Is Government’s Signal to Let Creative Industry Fly even Higher