Smart DigiTalk by SmartFM x Daniel V. Lie, President/Global Chief Executive of digima ASIA

These days, apart from doing activities at home, we are also encouraged to do "Double Masking" namely wearing one mask on top of another. This needs to be done to increase the level of protection and air filtration by the masks we use. However it is not only us, humans, who need to wear masks, but our Smartphones either. What does it mean?

In order to reduce the number of additional positive cases of COVID-19, the Indonesian government has established a "PPKM (Pemberlakuan Pembatasan Kegiatan Masyarakat) Mikro Darurat" starting from 3 to 20 July 2021. The policy is implemented in Java and Bali and limits the activities of the majority of Indonesians, which are done outside. However, did you know that "Digital PPKM" exists and is no less important?

We have often heard the term "Automation", especially in this era of digitalization and IR 4.0. However, many people feel that Automation can be a threat to their work. In fact, we as humans have the ability to do "Self-Automation". Unfortunately, people tend to let technology utilize them and ‘kill’ their ability to do “Self-Automation”.

Doing Skilling, Reskilling, and Upskilling is very important so that we do not get stuck in a comfort zone and continue to do routines. However, most people are still confused about how to do Skilling, Reskilling, and Upskilling. Good news for all of us, there are four tips that we can do to help us do Skilling, Reskilling, and Upskilling.

The age of Industry 4.0 brought so many changes. Especially in this pandemic COVID-19 situation, we seem to be forced to accelerate the implementation of technology in various fields. However, these fast and many changes can bring both positive and negative impacts to various industries, institutions, and organizations. Then, how can we survive? 

Today, in this uncertain situation, we cannot ignore the fact that many people have lost their jobs, careers, and opportunities. The existence of the COVID-19 pandemic and technological developments is impactful, one of which is the replacement of the human position by technology which is usually called, “Automation”. Then, what can we do to survive and continue living?