In a noteworthy development for Indonesia's digital economy and the Golden Indonesia 2045 vision, GoTo Group, Tencent Cloud, and Alibaba Cloud have signed agreements to enhance cloud infrastructure and digital talent development in Indonesia.
The agreements were announced at a ceremony during the Indonesia-China Business Forum in Beijing, with the support of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce Tiongkok Committee (KIKT) and in the presence of the President of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto. All three companies will collaborate closely with the Indonesian government to ensure that Indonesia's workforce is equipped with the necessary skills to succeed in the global digital economy.
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Strengthening Cloud Infrastructure
Tencent Cloud is taking steps to strengthen cloud infrastructure in Indonesia by establishing a third Internet Data Center (IDC) in the country. This initiative is part of a new commitment totaling around USD 500 million in infrastructure, resources, and investments in Indonesia by 2030. The goal is to empower local businesses with advanced cloud and AI solutions that will drive the digital economy and AI adoption.
Alibaba Cloud—the first major cloud service provider to develop local cloud infrastructure in Indonesia—currently operates three data centers in the country. The company has partnered with local institutions to train nearly 400,000 individuals on cloud computing and AI. Alibaba Cloud plans to double this number to 800,000 by 2033 and will establish a Skills Centre at Universitas Indonesia to provide specialized training as part of its Alibaba Cloud Academic Empowerment Program (AAEP).
The commitments from Tencent Cloud and Alibaba Cloud are based on their extensive cloud services contracts with GoTo, the largest digital ecosystem in Indonesia. These contracts, announced in September 2024, ensure that GoTo's data remains in Indonesia, supporting data sovereignty and enhancing data security for Indonesian users and businesses.
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Supporting Indonesia’s Infrastructure
Patrick Walujo, CEO of GoTo Group, expressed his gratitude for President Prabowo Subianto's presence during the agreement signing, which marked a significant milestone in strengthening Indonesia's digital infrastructure.
Poshu Yeung, Senior Vice President of Tencent Cloud International, highlighted Indonesia's potential as a dynamic economy and expressed Tencent's commitment to empowering Indonesian businesses with advanced technology to foster innovation and connectivity.
Sean Yuan, Vice President of Alibaba Cloud International, emphasized Alibaba Cloud's long-term commitment to Indonesia and its goal of supporting the country's digital ecosystem with high-performance solutions that create new opportunities for businesses and accelerate economic progress. Through their expertise in data analytics, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity, Alibaba Cloud and Tencent Cloud will enhance GoTo's digital infrastructure, creating a secure and scalable foundation for its users.
This collaboration will also support GoTo's efforts to promote digital inclusion in Indonesia by strengthening its infrastructure to assist micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across the country. As a national tech champion, GoTo has been actively involved in nurturing Indonesia's tech talent through comprehensive on-the-job training programs for university graduates.
Tencent Cloud serves over 10,000 enterprises in more than 80 countries and regions worldwide and is committed to expanding its investments and resources in Indonesia. Alibaba Cloud, boasting three local data centers in Indonesia, is a trusted cloud service provider (CSP) for various businesses in the country and offers robust security capabilities, ensuring full data protection and privacy for consumers.
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