Deskripsi Tentang Freelance vs Outsource

Pasti kita sudah sering mendengar istilah freelance dan outsource. Keduanya memang sama-sama sistem kerja dengan kontrak untuk lingkup waktu tertentu. Tapi, apa sih perbedaan antara freelance dan outsource?

Berawal dari definisi, saya coba cari di google lalu menemukan dua definisi yang dirasa paling cocok. Istilah ini sudah ada sejak abad pertengahan, tepatnya lahir di Inggris, “free lance” adalah julukan bagi tentara bayaran yang kerap membawa “lance” alias tombak panjang sebagai perlengkapan. Mereka bebas bekerja untuk siapa saja yang bisa membayar mereka dengan tarif tertinggi.Nah, dari situlah kemudian lahir pekerjaan yang disebut freelance dan populer hingga kini.

Menurut Legal Careers, freelancer adalah kontraktor independen yang menyediakan jasa profesional kepada satu perusahaan atau lebih. Sedangkan menurut Wiki CFO, outsource-ing adalah praktek mengalihkan aktivitas bisnis tertentu kepada organisasi eksternal ketimbang melakukan aktivitas tersebut dengan sumber daya internal yang dimiliki.

Kesimpulan sepintas yang didapat: kita para freelancers adalah salah satu jawaban agar suatu perusahaan dapat melakukan outsourcing. Tapi kalau ditelisik lebih dalam, akan tampak perbedaan bahwa lingkup outsourcing sebenarnya lebih luas. Objek outsourcing sendiri sangatlah beragam sebab ‘aktivitas bisnis’ yang dimaksud tentunya berbeda untuk setiap industri. Contoh objek outsourcing yang banyak terjadi di sekitar kita misalnya: office boy dan IT provider.

Kenapa sih tren outsourcing saat ini meningkat drastis? Bahasa lugasnya, sebab banyak perusahaan yang ingin lari dari tanggung jawab. Lho? Yup, sebab dengan outsourcing, perusahaan dapat memiliki jumlah karyawan yang mencukupi (tidak berlebih dan juga tidak kurang) tanpa harus menanggung kewajiban pensiun, fasilitas kesehatan, dan urusan employee-related lain yang relatif rumit. Ketika terjadi krisis ekonomi yang membuat bisnis lesu, perusahaan dapat menyesuaikan jumlah karyawan tanpa harus menghadapi demo dibandingkan dengan kalau harus melakukan PHK. Ketika bisnis sedang berkembang cukup pesat, perusahaan dapat dengan mudah menambah sumber daya manusianya.

Perbedaan lain dari freelance dan outsource adalah intensitas pekerjaan. Freelancer pada umumnya mendapat kepercayaan atas kontrak yang cenderung bersifat one time task untuk setiap klien, misalnya: fotografi dan web designing. Sedangkan untuk outsource, karena yang diserahkan merupakan aktivitas bisnis perusahaan, maka pekerjaannya pun bersifat rutin. Oya, kebanyakan freelancer adalah perorangan sedangkan penyedia jasa outsourcing biasanya merupakan perusahaan tersendiri. Jadi, kurang-lebih status bagi tenaga outsource adalah karyawan.

Jadi, sudah cukup bersyukurkah kita yang memilih untuk berkarier sebagai freelancer?

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Early History of eBay

eBay.com basically the same as amazon.com where a site / web service providers who offer and sell a product / service or by the term we are an Online Shop (Online Market / Market Auction)

EBay.com headquarters is located precisely in 2145 Hamilton Avenue San Jose, California 95 125, Pierre Omidyar, founder of eBay, the largest online trading site located at www.eBay.com, who was born in Paris, France, June 21, 1967. Although born in France, Omidyar is actually bloody Iran. Since childhood he had shown an interest and ability in computer programming. Ability of computer programs not only he teasers at school, but also outside of school. He volunteered to help libraries in high school where he learned to develop an online catalog. Apparently, the project is voluntary Omidyar started a brilliant career because from there he has a lot of valuable experience and pave the way to truly become an expert in computer programming.
In 1988, Omidyar graduated from Tufts University with a BS (Bachelor of Science) in computer science. In 1991, his career started to show when he joined the company Claris, a subsidiary of Apple Computer. There he served as a consumer software engineer. Later in 1994, he founded Inc. Development Corporation, which in turn has developed and named eShop. At that time, eShop is a technology leader of software (software) Internet-based commerce. In 1996, acquired by Microsoft. In 1995, Omidyar founded the company named EchoBay.com domain, but in fact the domain has been owned by someone else. Finally, Omidyar shortening the name to eBay.com. Beginning of the founding of eBay, Omidyar is actually created by the intention of helping a close friend to find a buyer for the products it sells. It turns out, than just fun to help a friend, a brilliant business idea. Although initially the launch of eBay's business was a test against internet-based business that currently does not yet exist in cyberspace, turned out to bring more profits for Omidyar.
Secrets of Successful eBay: The success of eBay's sites, according to the Omidyar, in an interview with Robert D. Hof of BusinessWeek is the espoused values ​​and the power of eBay in communities that are formed. The values ​​espoused in the eBay business is that he believes that man is basically good. Believing that every person has an advantage that could be given to others. In addition, he also believes that honesty and openness can bring good environment on human beings. Recognizes and respects each person as unique individuals, and apply the golden rule that treats every eBay business personalities involved as well as possible.

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About C++ Builder

C++Builder is a rapid application development (RAD) environment, developed by Borland and as of 2009 owned by Embarcadero Technologies, for writing programs in the C++ programming language. C++Builder combines the Visual Component Library and IDE written in Delphi with a C++ compiler. Traditionally, the release cycle was such that Delphi got major enhancements first, with C++Builder following, though recent versions have been released at the same time as their Delphi equivalents. Most components developed in Delphi can be used in C++Builder with no modification, although the reverse is not true. C++Builder includes tools that allow true drag-and-drop visual development, making programming easier by incorporating a WYSIWYG GUI builder into its IDE.
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C++Builder uses the same IDE as Delphi, and shares many core libraries. Notable shared Delphi (Pascal code) and C++ Builder routines include the FastMM4 memory manager, which was developed as a community effort within the FastCode project, the entire UI framework known as the VCL, which is written in Pascal, as well as base system routines, many of which have been optimised for both Delphi and C++Builder through the FastCode project.

C++Builder projects can include Delphi code. The Delphi compiler emits C++ headers, allowing C++ code to link to Delphi classes and methods as though they were written in C++. The reverse (C++ code being used by Delphi) is not possible.

C++Builder originally targeted only the Microsoft Windows platform. Later versions incorporated Borland CLX, a cross-platform development visual component library based on Qt, that supports Windows and Linux, however CLX is now abandoned. A cross-platform version for Linux and OSX is reportedly planned.

In 2003 Borland released C++BuilderX (CBX), which was written using the same framework as JBuilder and bore little resemblance to either C++Builder or Delphi. This product was aimed at developing large programs for enterprises, but did not sell well. At the end of 2004 Borland announced that it would continue to develop the earlier C++Builder and bundle it with the Delphi development suite, abandoning C++BuilderX.

About a year after the announcement Borland released Borland Developer Studio 2006 which includes Borland C++Builder 2006 that provides improved configuration management and bug fixes. Borland Developer Studio 2006 is a single package containing Delphi, C++Builder, and C#Builder.

In 2006 Borland's Developer Tools Group, developers of C++Builder, was transferred to a wholly owned subsidiary, CodeGear.

In 2007 CodeGear released C++Builder 2007, providing full API support for Microsoft Vista, increased ANSI C++ conformance, up to 500% faster in-IDE build performance, support for MSBuild, DBX4 database architecture, and "VCL for the Web" which supports AJAX. The API support for Microsoft Vista includes themed applications and seamless VCL support for Aero and Vista Desktop. CodeGear RAD Studio 2007 incorporates C++Builder 2007 and Delphi. Also in 2007 Borland revived the "Turbo" brand and released two "Turbo" editions of C++Builder: Turbo C++ Professional, and Turbo C++ Explorer (no longer available from CodeGear), based on Borland C++Builder 2006. In 2008 CodeGear was purchased by Embarcadero Technologies, who continued development.

C++Builder 2009 was released in August 2008, with the most notable improvements being full Unicode support throughout VCL and RTL, early adoption of the C++0x standard, full ITE (Integrated Translation Environment) support, native Ribbon components and the inclusion of the Boost library. C++Builder 2010 then followed in August 2009, adding in particular the touch and gesture support newly introduced to the VCL and a C++ specific class explorer. C++Builder XE was released in August 2010. The latest release is C++ Builder starter which is a cut down version of C++ Builder XE and was released in January 2011.

Borland C++ Builder 6.0 (FULL) download here

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Google Wallet (Mobile Payment)

The continued development of wireless services based on NFC (Near Field Comunications) diponsel smart. Along with the start of the NFC features in smart phones, especially Android, Google has announced the presence of Google Wallet makes our cell phones can be used as one means of payment (mobile payment).
In collaboration with Citi, MasterCard, First Data and Sprint to support these services at least in America there soon Android phone users who have the NFC can make payments online.
In addition, Google also issued a kind of prepaid card called the Google Prepaid Card for those of you who do not believe in credit cards.
Through this Google service will also tell us if there are special discounts at certain stores but payment is likely to go through the Google Wallet service.

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Indonesia ICT Award 2011

Memasuki tahun kelima INAICTA (Indonesia Information and Communication Technology Award). Apa sih sebenarnya INAICTA itu? INAICTA adalah penghargaan tingkat nasional untuk produk-produk inovasi terbaik di bidang ICT (Information and Communication Technology) karya pengembang-pengembang atau perusahaan-perusahaan lokal. Apa tujuan utama dari acara ini? INAICTA diselenggarakan bertujuan untuk mendorong terus berkembangnya produk-produk ICT lokal dibarengi dengan peningkatan kualitasnya. Selanjutnya diharapkan para pengembang ICT pun semakin banyak yang mampu tumbuh menjadi industri kreatif digital yang di masa depan dapat menjadi penopang daya saing ekonomi nasional. Event ini mengalami perkembangan yang positif. Hal ini dapat dilihat dari terus bertumbuhnya partisipasi peserta kompetisi, peserta konferensi, dan pengunjung acara puncak INAICTA setiap tahunnya. Ajang karya cipta inovasi digital merupakan bagian utama dari Indonesia ICT Award, sebagai bentuk apresiasi terhadap para pelaku TIK di seluruh tanah air, dan dibuka untuk berbagai kategori sehingga dapat diikuti oleh kalangan pelajar (SD, SMP, SMA/SMK), mahasiswa perguruan tinggi, maupun kalangan profesional.

INAICTA 2011 membawa misi untuk meningkatkan kontribusi para pelaku Teknologi Industri Kreatif (TIK) dalam meningkatkan perekonomian nasional, dengan menghasilkan produk dan jasa yang mampu menggerakkan roda perekonomian untuk berbagai kalangan di seluruh wilayah Indonesia. Launching Program INAICTA 2011 "Leverage Digital Creativity for National Economic Growth" ini diawali dengan diadakannya acara Seminar, Workshop, dan Pameran sehari dengan Tema "Memperkuat Ekosistem Kreatif Digital, Menumbuhkan Digitalpreneur di Indonesia". Sasaran acara ini adalah untuk meningkatkan kuantitas dan kualitas wirausahawan muda lokal dibidang kreatif digital (Digitalpreneur). Melalui acara ini diharapkan para creator dan inovator TIK mendapat kesempatan untuk bertemu dan berinteraksi langsung dengan perusahaan telekomunikasi, perusahaan media, perusahaan teknologi informasi lainya, pemodal ventura, perbank-kan, publisher dan yang bersedia menjadi mitra usaha/investor/pembeli produk dan karya mereka.

Event ini terbuka untuk umum.Info lebih lanjut silakan kunjungi: INAICTA 

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