By Prasiddha Gustanto. Published in The Jakarta Post on June 14, 2014. To John Galvin, understanding people and culture is essential to overcome complexities while achieving business growth in Indonesia. Conducting business in this diverse archipelagic nation is often a complicated affair. It requires knowing the people, how to work with them and the intricacies of dealing with complicated logistical matters involved in getting from points A to B, as well as stops in between. It is … [Read more...]
Tried-and-true devices for staying connected
When it comes to staying connected, Indonesia outshines other countries in Southeast Asia. The Indonesia Internet Service Provider Association (APJII) predicts that by the year’s end, around 107 million people in Indonesia will be online, putting the country in 12th spot in the Internet-user global list. More and more people are connecting to the Internet on their mobile devices, according to the Global Web Index Device Summary 2014. “Mobile-only Internet usage is high in many … [Read more...]
To go beyond telling time
Words: Denverino Dante. Photos: Azimuth Published in The Peak Indonesia, June 2013. Azimuth watches ask an important question: Why shouldn’t inspiration for fine watches come from fast cars, World War II tanks or the roulette table? It doesn’t take long to realise that an Azimuth watch looks nothing like what you are wearing on your wrist right now, or that the company’s message to create unique timepieces is clearly an understatement; in some cases, you’ll need someone explain … [Read more...]
Ultimate Connectivity and Creativity with Samsung GALAXY Note II and Samsung GALAXY SIII
Samsung, the largest OEM of mobile phones in the world,has never taken a break in innovation. The company continues to spoil people with its range of products that integrate sophisticated communication and connectivity, entertainment, and productivity. Samsung GALAXY Note II –The Might Redefined Samsung Galaxy Note II has taken advanced leaps and bounds from where its predecessor started. Samsung GALAXY Note II excels in term of design, hardware might, and capabilities. With … [Read more...]
VERSACE: A Fashion Plate that Brings Colorful Collections
The Italian luxury fashion house Versace infuses timeless and glamorous sophistication into Spring/Summer 2013 Versace collections, which also include the collections of Versace Jeans and the brand’s line Versus. For this season, Versus makes a strong statement in every way, fully loaded with color and texture. And the Versace Jeans this season comes with more edgy design that creates a sense of simple yet elegant. In the women collection, fashion designer Donatella Versace presents a … [Read more...]
Dazzling Diamonds
By Aulia R. Sungkar. Published in HighEnd Mag (Wealth Management section), October 2012 issue. Unveiling the sparkling jewelries that yield a remarkable investment “Diamonds are forever” was not said without a reason. A diamond has a far-fetched physical endurance that could make it last perpetually. Compared to other luxurious goods, such as cars and houses, diamonds have more intrinsic value as these pieces of jewelry will not loose their shape, color and shining spark. From the … [Read more...]
Luxury to Last
By Aulia R. Sungkar. Published in HighEnd Mag (Wealth Management section), October 2012 issue. HighEnd discovers the hidden treasures in the newest collection of rare pearls. With countless years of experience in jewelry industry, Tia Goldsmith shows a glitter array of fine jewelry masterpieces displayed in the Mondial Store at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. This chain store is operated under the management of Mondial Jeweler, a Singapore based leading jewelry company in Southeast Asia, … [Read more...]
BlackBerry, Apple Battle Over Indonesia
The first quarter of 2010 is near an end and electronic goods and cellphone manufacturers have been pumping out their latest products on an almost weekly basis. Lauded by many as the biggest electronics show in the world, the Consumer Electronic Show 2010, held in January in Las Vegas showed Google trying to steal the spotlight with the announcement of Nexus One, its first ever smartphone, which is powered by the Android operating system. It was an attempt by Google, along with Palm Pre, … [Read more...]
Living A Mobile Cyber Lifestyle
Today’s IT fast development has shaped mobile internet infrastructure that makes Jakarta as a metropolitan with mobile communication trends. Using a handy broadband, be it from smart phone, tablet or netbook, all the information and how people communicate can now easily and respectively be accessed and conducted at the click of a button. And communications are getting much easier despite the city’s notorious traffic that often hampers the schedule of people to meet. “In some cases, when a … [Read more...]
SAMSUNG EZON Digital Lock: Safety in Your Hand
At first glance, it looks like a mobile phone, but it is another breakthrough that one of the world’s largest electronics corporations has brought to the table. The South Korea’s giant now has come up with a new touch screed based door lock. Just as easy as operating a remote control, SAMSUNG EZON Digital Door Lock is smartly designed to unravel the city’s trend of criminal acts such as those of theft and burglary. Not only is this sophisticated gadget featured with comfy electronic security … [Read more...]
