Purwokerto is capital city of Banyumas Regency, Central Java. As one of the regencies in Central Java that focuses on the development of Smart City program to support the Government’s policy, the program aims to improve public welfare in the regency, and also to support their digital activities. The local government also plans to prepare and establish data center facilities, which need to be supported by a reliable technology infrastructure as well as Internet connection in order for the Smart City program to be rolled out effectively.

To build a Smart City, there are basic requirements that need to be provided such as the availability of Internet connection that based on Fiber Optic network. Therefore, the department of Communication and Information, supported by the local government of Banyumas Regency, created a specific infrastructure planning to support it, not only reliable Internet connection but also the proper development of applications. To support this program Biznet has provided a reliable Fiber Optic network in Banyumas Regency since 2017, providing the best Internet connection to support the growth of digital industry in Banyumas Regency.

Banyumas Regency is part of the Banyumasan culture that develops in the western part of Central Java. This regency has its own language called Banyumasa language, which is one of the dialect of Javanese that is quite different compared to the standard Javanese dialect, or also known as the ‘Ngapak’ Javanese language.

One of Banyumas Regency specialty food is Mendoan. Perhaps you are familiar with the name of the food on this one, Mendoan is a food icon of Banyumas Regency and Purwokerto City. Another specialty food in Banyumas Regency is Kraca, this food made of small snails and selected spices. Besides of specialty foods, Banyumas Regency also has many tourism destinations, such as Baturraden. Baturraden is most favorite destination since it has complete attractions to enjoy with family.