NUSA DUA, Bali, Desember 06, 2012
Fujitsu, the leading provider of ICT-based business solutions, today announced that the company will focus its 2013 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activity on educational efforts through three programs aimed to professionals and college students. These programs are Fujitsu-JAIMS scholarship for professionals, and biometric technology innovation program PalmSecure™ Biometric Application Development Challenge and Red Arrow internship program for the college students.
“Fujitsu’s CSR programs 2013 are aligned with Fujitsu’s global vision to attaining the Human Centric Intelligent Society through innovations in information and communication technology. In Fujitsu, we believe that information and technology have power to contribute to the creation of a networked society that is rewarding and secure, bringing about a prosperous future that fulfils the dreams of people throughout the world and contribute to the sustainable development for the earth and society,” said Achmad S. Sofwan, President Director, Fujitsu Indonesia. “Our approach in designing the CSR program is always emphasized on community development and not only giving grant, as we want people to get a sustained benefits from our program,” he continued.
Fujitsu-JAIMS scholarship
The Fujitsu-JAIMS scholarship for professionals offers them the opportunity to earn an education at JAIMS (Japan-American Institute of Management Science) Institute. This scholarship program aims to provide valuable opportunities for talented Indonesian business professionals to sharpen their leadership skill and furthermore, is to make contribution to the nation, through the learning of values and cultural diversity in the context of global business. Since its inception in 1985, this program has successfully graduated 439 professionals from 18 countries, including 55 professionals from Indonesia.
In 2013, Fujitsu will update the scholarship program to Global Leaders for Innovation and Knowledge, adding new skill, knowledge and experience through learning in Japan, Hawaii, Thailand and Singapore. The new program will continue the success of the previous program, the East-West Knowledge Leaders Program (EWKLP). This scholarship is eligible for Indonesian citizens with a bachelor’s degree, at least three years of full-time work experience, and over 750 points in TOEIC.
PalmSecure™ Biometric Application Development Challenge
This program will highlights on development of innovation in palm vein biometric authentication technology for college students. Fujitsu has been developing palm vein authentication technology that uses vascular pattern as personal identification data. Vein recognition is secure because the authentication data exists inside the body and is therefore unable to be forged.
Throughout this program, Fujitsu encourages innovation among college students to develop innovative applications based on palm vein technology. To help the students start learning and exploring palm vein technology, Fujitsu will provide selected universities with a PalmSecure™ palm vein authentication system and technical guidance for application development.
Fujitsu will hold a competition for the most creative and innovative biometric application using the PalmSecure™ palm vein scanner. Winners will earn the opportunity to visit Fujitsu’s Research & Development or Production facility.
The PalmSecure™ Biometric Application Development Challenge program will start in early January 2013 for two months period of time.
This program is part of Fujitsu’s efforts to introduce its latest technology to the college students and Indonesian youth in general. By providing the youth generation with early access to the latest technology advancements, Fujitsu triggers their imagination and creativity to develop various applications that improve the standard of living and close the gap between technology and humanity in society.
Red Arrow Internship Program
Red Arrow is a structured 6 months internship program for 10 selected high rank IT students from various universities in Indonesia. The internship consist of one month in-class program with project assignment, one month attachment program into business and functions in Fujitsu Indonesia and four months full assignments into real project-based tasks or regular work. Red Arrow participants will receive allowance during the internship period.
Fujitsu will recruit internship program candidates through regular Career Workshop and Technology Update for Students events held in selected universities.
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About Fujitsu Indonesia
PT. Fujitsu Indonesia was established in 1995 under the name of PT. Fujitsu Systems Indonesia. Headquartered in Jakarta with service centres in several cities (Surabaya, Medan, Makassar, and Denpasar) and more than 20 authorized service providers across Indonesia, Fujitsu Indonesia has a vision to become a provider of leading customer-focused IT, communications and business solutions. As a local IT provider with global capabilities, the company has a comprehensive line of business, including the Applications Services, Enterprise Solutions, Infrastructure Services & Solutions and Managed Services. Portfolio customers scattered in various sizes and segments such as financial services industry, government, manufacturing, education, retail, oil and gas, and telecommunications, including telecommunications companies and the largest manufacturer in Indonesia. Certified ISO 9001:2008, PT. Fujitsu Indonesia implement a quality management system registered to the international standards within the scope of IT solutions and services, and to encourage the adoption of a process approach to improve customer satisfaction.
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