When compared to the instant messaging application that circulated in the Google Play Store and Apple App Store, WeChat is less prestige in Indonesia. However, in his home country, namely China, WeChat existence even more than just a mere instant messaging application.
Expressed by Rosidi Mohamad, Deputy Director of ICT Strategy and Marketing of Huawei Indonesia, WeChat has been transformed into an application that offers a one stop solution. In addition to instant messaging, WeChat also has a function as a digital wallet.
"Instead ya ya, in China it pays restaurants stay put QR code via WeChat. So, after eating, consumers usually live scan the QR code and instantly appears the bill how much should be paid," said Rosidi at a media briefing Huawei in Penang Bistro, Jakarta, Tuesday (17/01/2017).
Indeed, further Rosidi use of digital wallets in China has been applied since a few years ago. Even for tradition angpao administration was now done digitally.
"Divide angpao is no time anymore tuh wear red envelope. Live transfer via WeChat, finished," he said.
WeChat application of such essence can only be done in Indonesia. Especially towards the latter 4,5G era already been tested by a number of Indonesian telecommunications operators, the public should be able to move into the digital age, where everything is digital.
"I think the application WeChat QR code like this into an easy example that could be applied in Indonesia. We as a provider of ICT solutions, supports the digital lifestyle by providing technology capable network," concluded Rosidi.
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