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Run Cloud-based Warehouse Management System Like A Pro

Cloud-based Warehouse Management System

Run Cloud-based Warehouse Management System Like A Pro

 

When everything goes into digital, anything you can do seems easier. Thanks to technology that create solutions for people so they could simplify their life and business including warehouse management system. Warehouse Management System (WMS) is a software that helps you run and manage your day to day warehouse operation. Business with warehouse can utilize WMS to prevent warehousing issues such as; misplaced or missing items, wrong delivery, inefficient process, etc.

Zettagrid Indonesia, in partnership with PT. Mimotek Indonesia, proudly present Largo App. Largo covers almost everything in your warehouse operation starting from inbound process, put away, picking, all the way to outbound processes. Largo uses Barcode/RFID Technology in most of the transactions to make it easier, faster, and error-proof. ‘Scan and Go’ we call it and it will make your warehouse operation a lot faster, less administrative works, and a lot less human error.

Join us to get insight how to “Run Cloud-based Warehouse Management System Like A Pro” on Zettagrid e-TechDay Vol.04. Meet Antony Wijaya as Business Consultant from Largo, one of the best WMS apps solution in Indonesia.

Event Details:

Date: Tuesday, 20 October 2020

Time: 14.00-16.00

Zoom

Link to Register: https://tinyurl.com/eTechDay4

Save your spot now and get chance to win OVO credits by the end of Event. If you need further information you could contact us to marketing@zettagrid.id or click here.

Jaga Keamanan dan Performa Aplikasi Dengan Cloudflare Enterprise

Cloudflare Enterprise

Jaga Keamanan dan Performa Aplikasi Dengan Cloudflare Enterprise

 

Ditengah kemajuan teknologi digital yang semakin pesat, pelaku usaha kini dituntut untuk meningkatkan kualitas pelayanan serta performa aplikasi pelanggan agar dapat diakses dengan cepat dan aman. Apalagi ditengah kondisi pandemi COVID-19 yang tak pasti ini, aktifitas dilakukan kebanyakan secara online. Sehingga penting untuk menjaga kestabilan performan aplikasi untuk pelanggan anda.

Namun untuk menambahkan fitur proteksi keamanan dan performa aplikasi yang diakses melalui internet menjadi cepat tentu membutuhkan biaya yang tidak sedikit. Sehingga hal ini menjadi tantangan tersendiri bagi para pelaku usaha untuk menjaga performa aplikasi agar aman dan cepat.

Di bulan September ini, Zettagrid meluncurkan produk baru yaitu Cloudflare Enterprise. Solusi yang menawarkan solusi all-in-one secure dan apps performance dengan fitur antara lain:

  • Web Application Firewall (WAF)
  • Content Delivery Network (CDN)
  • Priority Network

Cloudflare Enterprise menawarkan kemudahan dalam penggunaan, skalabilitas serta biaya yang dapat diprediksi. Sehingga perusahaan anda tidak perlu lagi untuk takut akan pengeluaran ivestasi yang besar. Selain itu waktu implementasi pembangunan platform ini pun juga singkat. Anda dapat lebih fokus mengerjakan strategi bisnis anda kedepannya dibandingkan harus selalu memikirkan lama pembuatan dari sistem ini. Sehingga beban pengeluaran IT perusahaan dapat efisien dan lebih terukur dengan menggunakan platform ini.

Anda dapat menikmati keunggulan yang ditawarkan oleh Cloudflare di Zettagrid hanya dalam waktu yang singkat. Katakan selamat tinggal pada proses deployment yang memakan waktu yang panjang dan biaya investasi yang besar.

Jadilah pengguna Cloudflare by Zettagrid yang pertama dan nikmati keuntungannya dengan harga yang lebih bersahabat. Jika anda tertarik, hubungi kami disini untuk mengatur waktu konsultasi dengan cloud expert kami secara GRATIS atau e-mail ke sales@zettagrid.id.

The Role Of Firewall On Cloud Computing

Firewall on cloud

The role of Firewall on Cloud Computing

It is true that the digital era has opened up many opportunities in utilizing technology in everyday’s life. Various aspects ranging from lifestyle, entertainment, business and even healthcare are now into digital. That’s why technology can make it easier for people’s activities today.

Although it has many positive impacts on everyday life, technology could also come with the risks that can be occured. Sometimes, technology with a low security system has a big potential threat, especially to the company or organization that owns the system. Therefore, protection is needed to avoid technological security risks. One of them is by using a Firewall system.

According to Forcepoint, a firewall is a network security device that can monitor traffic, grant permission, or block user activity in accordance with implemented security rules. This system aims to provide a barrier between your organization’s internal network and traffic from its external sources. Hence, malicious traffic such as viruses and hacker attacks can be blocked with a Firewall system.

Not only that, Firewall also has a crucial functions for Cloud Computing which is currently becoming a digital infrastructure. Here are 3 functions of Firewall on Cloud that you need to know:

  1. Protect the server from suspicious remote access

If your business is currently running remotely, then each user will definitely work remotely as well. Of course, users will need an internet connection because of it. However, does the internet connection that you use have the same security system as you work at the office?

In the current situation, hackers might attack and move user’s monitor controls. Like the case of a hacker attacking a video conference application a few times ago. However, by installing a Firewall, you don’t have to worry about it. Because, the function of a Firewall on Cloud is to determine which users can access the company’s servers.

  1. Block content that is dangerous 

Have you ever warned that the website you access has content that can compromise the security of your data? If you have experienced this, it can be said that it is one of the functions of Firewall. At Zettagrid cloud service, we have a layered Firewall that can detect dangerous websites for your data security. Hence, the website can’t be opened by the user anymore.

  1. Protect your company data

Like network security systems in general, a Firewall on Cloud becomes a protection for internal company data. Therefore, it can’t be accessed easily by others and your vital data is not easily stolen, lost, or even used for unwanted things.

Zettagrid Indonesia provides cloud services with layered Firewalls that comply with international security certification standards. So, you no longer need to worry about starting to move your data to the Zettagrid cloud because its security has been guaranteed.

If you are interested, you can contact us here or through our team at sales@zettagrid.id.

Cloud Computing atau On-premises? Manakah yang lebih baik?

Cloud Computing Atau On-Prem?

Cloud Computing atau On-premises? Manakah yang lebih baik?

Memilih solusi IT Cloud computing atau On-premises untuk bisnis anda merupakan hal yang krusial. Karena jika salah pilih, maka banyak hal yang harus anda pikirkan dari awal. Apalagi di masa pandemi COVID-19 yang tidak menentu seperti ini, yang dimana tak jarang beberapa perusahaan harus melakukan efisiensi agar bisnis berjalan dengan lancar di tengah pandemi.

Sebelum memilih harus di alokasikan kemana biaya investasi anda, lebih baik anda mengenalinya lebih baik terlebih dahulu apa itu cloud computing dan ap aitu on-premise yang mana yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan anda.

Cloud computing adalah layanan komputasi melalui internet dengan basis pembayaran pay-as-you-go basis, atau membayar sesuai pemakaian anda. Dengan kata lain, cloud computing adalah solusi hosting dimana penyedia layanan cloud atau cloud service provider menawarkan fasilitas dan data center untuk IT workload perusahaan anda. Ketika anda menggunakan jasa cloud provider, cloud provider anda lah yang harus bertanggung jawab atas data center, keamanan, dan fungsi network IT workload anda.

Sedangkan didalam On-premises atau on-prem, seluruh IT environment dan infrastruktur termasuk server dan software yang digunakan, terpasang dan dikelola oleh IT organisasi atau perusahaan sendiri. On-premise sendiri memiliki server fisik yang biasanya terletak di lingkungan organisasi/perusahaan tersebut.

Jadi dimana letak perbedaan dan mana yang terbaik? Cloud computing atau On-premis?

Cloud Computing Atau On-Prem?

Cloud computing memiliki kemampuan fleksibel atau scalable. Sehingga dengan cloud bisnis akan lebih mudah untuk mengembangkan atau mengurangi kapasitas sesuai dengan kebutuhan. Kemudian cloud juga lebih instant dari segi kapan anda ingin menggunakannya. Jika anda ingin menggunakan anda tinggal menyalakan fungsinya namun sebaliknya, anda juga dapat memberhentikannya hanya dengan mematikan/turn off.

Dari sisi biaya, cloud memiliki keuntungan tersendiri yaitu anda hanya membayar sesuai dengan kapasitas yang anda gunakan. Sedangkan, di On-prem biaya operasional akan terus sama bahkan meningkat apapun yang terjadi.

Dengan cloud, perusahaan juga tidak perlu memikirkan biaya perawatan dan update system, sehingga anda dapat menghemat waktu, biaya dan tenaga untuk memenuhi strategi bisnis anda.

Di Zettagrid, anda dapat mengakses sistem dan data anda dengan keamanan yang terjamin Up-time Service Level Agreement (SLA) 99,9%. Ditambah lagi saat ini Zettagrid Indonesia adalah cloud service provider di Indonesia yang memiliki sertifikat VMware Cloud Verified Provider, sehingga anda sebagai user dapat memaksimalkan seluruh fitur VMware cloud-based yang ada di Zettagrid.

Jika anda berminat, atau memiliki pertanyaan lebih lanjut, anda dapat menghubungi kami disini atau email kami di sales@zettagrid.id.

Things to Consider Using Cloud-based Warehouse Management System

Warehouse Management System

 

Things to Consider Using Cloud-based Warehouse Management System

If you realized, cloud computing utilization has developed from being a simple business concept into a growing technology in various industries. This could be happened by the speed of its installation, flexibility and accessible for user. Therefore, cloud computing could be one of the solutions for enterprises to reduce on their infrastructure investments. Especially, when it comes to a business that running in a warehouse field.

But, if your company still use an on-premise Warehouse Management System (WMS), you should be worried. Basically, the company will not only lose their time,, but also money and customers. This can’t be happened for no reason of course, but suffers a major system failure such as critical data loss or unsatisfied customer can be occurred anytime. Therefore, cloud based WMS present to be a solution for a business.

Today, cloud based warehouse management system (WMS) is increase rapidly..  Not only because it has improvements in technology, but also its prototyping a various deployment options. Therefore, it will enable a fast, affordable transition, and improved warehouse performance. Not only that, several things also considered when it jump to improving warehouse by using cloud based WMS. Read them below to get the insights!

Efficient Warehouse Management

  1. Run a Business Efficiently

The detailed look of cloud-based WMS at your inventory and its automatic updated through a sensor in company network, actually made for a reason. This system was created to make all the information readily available for stakeholders in the company. By controlling the collected data, businesses can analyze the expenditures of internal software teams. Therefore, they can control the investment by focusing it to improve operational efficiencies.

Customer Warehouse Management

  1. Improving Customer Service

It is impossible to answer “I don’t know” when the company support line got a call from a customer asking for shipment status. Surely, this kind of service will lower the company image in the customer’s mind.

But, when the company decided to use a cloud-based WMS, customer questions on package status will likely be handled. Basically, this system allows teams to determine the status of package or shipment. Besides, this connected system provides everyone to track, verify, or even update arrival status of the shipment. So, it will help customers in managing their own supply chain or warehouse.

WMS

  1. Maintain Supply Chain Data

When the company decided to move WMS to the cloud, all its data and status updates indirectly has been digitized through an electronic data interchange (EDI). So, it will allow warehouse management to talk to company online stores, ERP systems, and share information with supply chain partners.

Here in Zettagrid we have Largo as our WMS partner that will support you to modernize and simplify your Warehouse Management System under Zettagrid cloud infrastructure. If you had a further question about cloud-based WMS? Contact us here.

Cloud Computing-based Application for Startup Operations

Cloud Application Startup

Cloud Computing-based Application for Startup Operations

Cloud Computing-based Application for Startup Operations

Developing a startup, technology is needed to support its various operational systems. However, as a growing company, startups need to choose a technology that is effective but still budget-friendly. One interesting option is cloud computing-based technology, an internet-based data processing system.

As a startup that is often engaged in technology, and they don’t have to focus only on maintaining internet sites, but also on mobile applications. The expansion of startups to mobile applications can shorten and simplify the relationship between companies and customers. Therefore, they need the best components that can facilitate the company’s operational system, such as cloud computing-based application.

Then, why is cloud computing is an efficient component for startups? Through CoLearn Online — a webinar from CoHive entitled “Getting Started to Build Your Apps with Cloud”. In this webinar, also invited Aditya Irawan as Zettagrid Indonesia Cloud Architect, Jefriansyah Hertikawan Co-Founder Pajak.io, and Ceria Mentari, Partnership Associate CoHive as moderator.

Cloud computing-based application is a software program where cloud computing and existing components work side by side. Meanwhile, cloud computing is a computational data processing process that includes CPU, RAM, Network Speeds, software, OS, and storage via the internet network. With cloud computing, companies no longer need high-performance IT support to protect the company’s valuable data. Then, what are the benefits of using cloud computing-based applications for startups?

An effective operating system
According to Aditya, cloud computing components have a very good performance, supported by an adjustable storage size and network speed. Without using the cloud, you will need a lot of separate servers to operate the system. On the other hand, the cloud allows these servers to be consolidated in the same database and makes the system works in a simpler way. In terms of infrastructure, cloud computing doesn’t equip with hardware, thus making it free from hardware refreshment and is more cost-friendly. Also, cloud computing is very flexible as it is accessible remotely.

Let the company focus on anything else besides the system
As a startup business, startups have several phases of business development, one of them is the launch phase. In this phase, startups need to focus their business on the marketing and promotion process. However, as this phase requires high funds, many startups experience losses during the launch period. With cloud computing, startups can save for a rainy day for additional operating costs. Meaning more funds for product development and promotion.

According to Jefriansyah, the main goal of startups during the early phase is to achieve the market fit—a situation when the company managed to introduce its products to the public and bring the added-value to their customers. By using cloud computing-based application, companies can focus on the business and the IT infrastructure as well.

Enable startups to compete better
Cloud computing technology enables startups to compete better. The services offered by cloud computing allows its users to be free from taking care of its maintenance, security, and administration of all their IT solutions. So, companies can focus more on developing their products. However, if the company chooses to use the services of on-premise solutions, the whole process of rejuvenating the equipment is on the company. On-premise solutions itself is a custom-made technology infrastructure by a company for its own use. This means that it requires a higher budget and bigger challenges for the companies.

This insightful webinar regarding the technology side of a startup then invited many questions from the participants. One of them is how to make an application with an economical budget for a new company? On this question, Jefriansyah explains that there is one thing that startups need to pay attention to before making an app, and that is the framework. The framework will determine the capacity plan for the system and how it operates. Hence, startups need to research more before deciding which one is the most suitable for them. Also, Aditya added that to balance the books, the company can adjust the cloud computing service in accordance with their budget.

The advantages of the cloud-computing based application are a very attractive choice for startups. Especially with the benefits that support startups to be able to focus on product development and target achievement. The advantages of cloud computing are unprecedented. Besides being able to reduce operating costs, it can also work very efficiently and help users work more effectively. That is why, using cloud computing-based application can be the right choice for a growing company, such as a startup.

Source: CoHive

Why Cloud Computing is Vital for Firms in Enabling WFH

Why Cloud Computing is Vital for Firms in Enabling WFH

Why Cloud Computing

Why Cloud Computing 

 

Why cloud computing is vital for companies? Cloud is the on-demand availability of computer system resources, data storage, and computing power that is based on the internet. It enables the company to access software on the internet as a service at any time and from anywhere. Due to the work-from-home system that is implemented by the government, many companies have to settle for the new adjustments which require some modifications. Although working remotely may rise many challenges, by using cloud you can have access to your data from anywhere and optimize your business from home.

Many companies spend large amounts of money on developing their software system, but by using the cloud, it takes less time and cost to make it happens. To delve more about cloud computing, CoHive held an insightful discussion through CoLearn Online, titled “Facing Pandemic: Optimizing IT Operations in Uncertain Times.” Inviting Dolly Indra as the General Managers of Zettagrid Indonesia, the dialogue moderated by Indah Rahdiani (Event Management Senior Associate CoHive).

  1. Transparency cost

Investing and establishing software is very expensive. According to Dolly, transparency cost often failed to happen when it comes to technology and information investments, especially on-premise software (software that is installed and run conventionally on a company’s computer in a particular location). However, it does not occur in cloud computing because the costs required are not in the form of license fees, but subscription fees. Besides, the existence of a cloud computing system allows companies to reduce the cost needed for the computer infrastructure

 2. Flexibility

One of the significant benefits of cloud computing is flexibility. This service includes the period of subscription, the size of data storage, and the kind of application needed. It also gives the companies and their employees the mobility to work from any location. The file-sharing features on the cloud also allow them to develop and send the data faster and easier. For this matter, Dolly explained that cloud computing with on-premise software is superior from various sides. One of them is the unnecessary process of device shipment because everything can be done via the internet.

3. Good security system

According to Dolly, before choosing the cloud provider, the customers need to conduct thorough research regarding the security system. This research is essential to do as the customer has the right to make policy requests about the security system. Also, it’s necessary to know that storing the data on the cloud is safer than do it on physical servers. However, by storing the data on the cloud, the customers allowed to delete or move any confidential information remotely.

Moreover, Dolly gave an example from his clients at Zettagrid. Due to WFH, it has become an issue to access some confidential data of the company; however since they use cloud computing, it’s no longer a problem. To tackle this issue, this company then applied one of the services offered by cloud computing, the “disaster recovery protection”. This protection service allows customers to access the information even during an unexpected situation. This service has allowed the company to run their business even during the global pandemic.

Working from home has become a trend, but it has to be supported by the right technology. Therefore, cloud computing is here to become the solution to many companies that are still hanging upon the hardware system. By using the cloud, the deployment of software activation process will be faster, it will be easier to get additional revenue as the investment cost is rather low, and there’s a low level of risk. Furthermore, this is the right time to think ahead and choose the right technology for your company.

Source: CoHive

5 Penyebab Utama Kegagalan Start-up

Kegagalan Start Up

5 Penyebab Utama Kegagalan Start-up

Kemajuan teknologi digital telah mendorong munculnya berbagai bisnis rintisan atau biasa disebut dengan startup. Menurut data dari Bappenas dan Bekraf, Indonesia memiliki 992 startup sejak 2018 lalu. Hal ini terjadi tentu bukan tanpa alasan, melainkan karena teknologi digital yang telah mendukung tatanan bisnis sampai saat ini. Namun, tahukah Anda? Mendirikan startup tidak cukup membawa kesuksesan. Beberapa hal juga perlu diperhatikan demi meraih keberhasilan  usaha yang sedang dirintis. Salah satunya ialah penyebab startup gagal.

Berbeda dengan kesuksesan, gagalnya startup bisa dikatakan sebagai topik yang jarang diperbincangkan. Jika kesuksesan startup dapat mendominasi kabar terkini, maka kegagalan start-up akan lebih mudah tenggelam. Padahal, sebenarnya kegagalan tersebut bisa menjadi dasar bagi para pengusaha untuk menghindari jatuhnya bisnis.

CB Insights telah menganalisa berbagai kegagalan berdasarkan pernyataan post-mortem startup yang gulung tikar. Dalam laporannya, beberapa alasan sering ditemui oleh para analis ketika fenomena berulang terjadi. Berikut 5 Penyebab Utama Kegagalan Start-up berdasarkan laporan CB Insights:

  1.     Masalah Harga

Mematok harga yang tepat untuk sebuah produk menjadi hal yang paling penting dilakukan oleh startup. Namun, hal ini juga tidak bisa dilakukan dengan mudah mengingat sebanyak 18% startup masih gagal dalam menentukan harga. 

Salah satu penyebab startup gagal ini bisa diakibatkan oleh dua hal. Pertama, harga tinggi membuat pelanggan yang tertarik dengan startup lebih sedikit. Kedua, harga rendah yang diberikan kepada pelanggan tidak akan cukup menutup biaya operasional startup. Sehingga, keduanya akan menyebabkan kerugian jika tidak diatasi dengan cepat. 

  1.     Sulit berkompetisi

Meski usaha Anda memiliki produk dan inovasi untuk audiens, kompetitor akan datang dari manapun dengan produk, layanan, dan harga yang tak kalah menarik. Untuk itu, kesuksesan startup juga bergantung kepada bagaimana tim mampu menganalisa kompetitor lainnya. Namun pada kenyataannya, sebanyak 19% startup masih ditemukan gagal karena mengabaikan kompetitor. Terutama di pasar yang penuh persaingan, startup akan mudah kalah bersaing dari startup lain yang memiliki dana lebih besar.

  1.     Tidak Menyusun tim yang tepat

Permasalahan yang juga sering ditemukan dalam kegagalan startup ialah ditemukannya tim yang tidak sesuai dengan kompetensi yang dibutuhkan perusahaan. Menurut data CB Insights, 23% startup mengalami kesulitan dalam mempertahankan bisnisnya akibat tim yang tidak tepat. Salah satu contoh yang dapat ditemukan adalah kasus Zirtual. 

Setelah memberhentikan paksa 400 karyawannya dalam semalam, Zirtual menyadari bahwa kegagalan usahanya bukan hanya disebabkan kesalahan keuangan. Startup tersebut mengakui bahwa memperkerjakan orang yang tidak memiliki pengalaman mumpuni pun dapat berakibat fatal terhadap perhitungan keuangan usahanya. 

  1.     Kehabisan dana 

Sebanyak 29% kasus startup gagal disebabkan habisnya dana yang dikelola. Ini bisa terjadi akibat tata kelola uang yang buruk maupun strategi bakar uang yang membahayakan perusahaan. 

Untuk itu, pastikan dana maupun investasi yang dimiliki dapat dialokasikan dengan baik. Hal ini penting untuk diperhatikan mengingat manajemen keuangan juga akan menentukan keberhasilan startup. Selain itu, melakukan investasi teknologi yang efisien demi menunjang operasional juga perlu dilakukan. Sehingga, dana yang keluar dapat diminimalisir dan tidak menghasilkan kegagalan. 

Salah satu solusi untuk meminimalisir dana yang dikeluarkan adalah menggunakan teknologi cloud computing. Misalnya dengan menggunakan Cloud Infrastructure, anda tidak perlu lagi memikirkan biaya investasi awal dan operasional yang sangat besar karena hal tersebut sudah di lakukan oleh clud provider, salah satunya cloud provider di Indonesia yaitu, Zettagrid.

  1.     Tidak ada kebutuhan pasar

Jika Anda berniat untuk membuka usaha, pastikan bisnis yang dijalankan mampu menemui kebutuhan target pasar. Hal ini dikarenakan kebutuhan target pasar akan mendukung keberlangsungan bisnis dalam jangka Panjang.

CB Insights mengemukakan bahwa setidaknya terdapat 42% kasus startup gagal disebabkan oleh tidak adanya kebutuhan pasar. Meskipun didukung dengan reputasi startup yang baik, data konsumsi audiens, keahlian kerja yang baik, hingga advisors yang mumpuni, usaha yang dijalankan belum tentu dapat memecahkan masalah pasar. Sehingga, hal paling penting yang dapat mempertahankan bisnis startup ialah produk yang tepat, teknologi, maupun model bisnis sesuai kebutuhan audiens.

 Zettagrid Indonesia berkomitmen untuk membantu Anda membangun bisnis di era transformasi digital melalui layanan cloud computing. Tidak hanya menyederhanakan pengalaman cloud Anda, Zettagrid Indonesia juga membantu mengurangi biaya IT perusahaan untuk menghindari bill shock. Jika Anda memiliki pertanyaan lebih lanjut, Anda dapat meghubungi kami di sini atau melalui email kami di sales@zettagrid.id