Fujitsu Indonesia Elaborates on the “Human Centric Intelligent Society” Vision

NUSA DUA, Bali, Desember 06, 2012

Fujitsu, the leading provider of ICT-based business solutions, during the annual Media Gathering 2012 here today elaborated on the company’s global vision to achieve the realization of the Human Centric Intelligent Society –a prosperous future in which people can live peacefully and securely- through the use of ICT in myriad aspects of human’s lives.

To attain the vision, Fujitsu starts with closing the gap between the Digital World –the online world of information and computing, and the Physical World –the real world of people and things. The physical world is the world we live in, the world we see and hear and feel around us. The digital world is a world we can’t touch, but which we travel into every day of our lives.

To close the gap between these two worlds, Fujitsu is adopting a more human centric approach in technology innovation. With this approach, Fujitsu have been developing cloud computing, sensor technology, ubiquitous terminals and mobile communications technology that answers real world’s challenges in food, health, energy, transport, logistics and environment. Applying these solutions to address many social challenges such as in energy management, safety and security, education and disaster control, will transform society into an intelligent society.

Bringing technology advancements into the real world and be able to answers social challenges has been a journey in the computing realm. In the 90s, the scope of ICT usage was only limited to improving productivity. The ICT delivery model was “Computer Centric” through a client-server architecture. Then entering the 21st century, ICT played a pivotal role in transforming business processes through the “Network Centric” ICT. It was the first time that PCs are interconnected through a global network called the Internet. Following that, since 2010 the scope of ICT usage has been extended to supporting human activities in nearly every facet of life and creating knowledge, it evolves towards a “Human Centric” ICT.

“We believe in the power of ICT to transform society. This is why we at Fujitsu aim to realize a Human Centric Intelligent Society, utilizing information and communication technology (ICT) for the benefit of people and to promote a prosperous future,” said Achmad S. Sofwan, President Director, Fujitsu Indonesia. “To achieve that, we utilize data analysis and sensors, simulations, cloud services and other advanced technologies in an array of projects that seek to offer people a comfortable and enriching future.”

The Human Centric Intelligent Society requires the vertical integration of wide range of technologies, from next generation data centres, cloud fusion, networking, to sensing and devices. Fujitsu has been challenging the world and human problems through its technology and innovation, including:

The JakaLaDeMa Project

Is a submarine & fibre-optic cable project from Telkom linking the Indonesian islands of Jawa Kalimantan Sulawesi Denpasar and Mataram. The network provides the first direct, high-bandwidth optic-fibre submarine cable system. It delivers the capacity to provide upgradeable transmission facilities that support Internet, e-commerce, video, data and voice services.

In this project, Fujitsu provides state-of-the-art terminal equipment, repeaters, branching units system integration and associated services for this project. The repeaters was integrated into the cables provided by NSW, which also provided such services as surveying, marine installation and civil works.

Fujitsu's optical submarine repeater is the most technologically advanced and reliable repeater in the industry. In 40 years of submarine cable experience, Fujitsu has installed more than 2.500 repeaters throughout the world while maintaining a zero-malfunction rate.

Fujitsu Smart Grid

This is the next-generation power distribution network that leverages ICT technology to improve the reliability of power supplies, promote the mass introduction of renewable energy and optimize energy use by consumers. Based on a power supply network which is responsible for supplying power, and a communication network which supervises and controls the facilities that constitute the power supply network, ICT technology will allow power consumers to upgrade their energy management across power generations. This will enable high-quality power to be supplied in a highly efficient manner and thus promote a rich, safe and low carbon society.

Fujitsu Smart Grid consists of two solutions: the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and the Energy Management System (EMS). AMI Solution enables energy to be used in the optimal way by efficiently gathering detailed information in regional or community units. EMS Solution collects and distributes a large amount of detailed data in regional or community units, ensures the security of each layer and multiple levels, and provides data with new additional values by systematic management and analysis.

PalmSecure™ palm vein biometric authentication

The “PalmSecure™” uses vascular pattern as personal identification data. Vein recognition is secure because the authentication data exists inside the body and is therefore nearly impossible to forge. These unique characteristics have helped palm vein recognition technology gain popularity in the security space, commonly used for time-attendance system.

The palm vein pattern recognition technology features industry-leading authentication accuracy with extremely low false rates, and the non-intrusive and contactless reader device provides ease of use with virtually no physiological restriction for all users. Palm vein authentication technology provides a more humane experience –rather than a complex password generated by machines, to secure access to a person’s digital property.

To further encourage innovation, Fujitsu will hold a competition for college students to find the best biometric application using the PalmSecure™ palm vein scanner. The Fujitsu Innovation Challenge 2013 - PalmSecure™ Biometric Application Development winners will earn the opportunity to visit Fujitsu’s Research & Development or Production facility, a joint-marketing of the application or contract employment in Fujitsu Indonesia.

“Fujitsu harmonizes science and technology, combines business requirements and social responsibility to create a truly integrated and networked society, in the company’s journey towards the Human Centric Intelligent Society,” added Achmad.

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