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Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison reported a 12% rise in net profit for 2025, driven by AI-led service innovation, network investments, and improved customer experience, reflecting continued momentum in its digital transformation strategy and strengthening financial performance.
Telkom Indonesia has inaugurated its first neuCentrIX data centre in Papua, expanding its national network to 28 facilities. Located in Jayapura, the new Tier-II standard facility features 96 racks and will support government and business digital needs across the region. The project aligns with Indonesia’s Asta Cita program to equalise digital infrastructure nationwide and strengthen national digital sovereignty. Telkom says the new facility will play a key role in accelerating regional digital transformation and building long-term digital resilience in eastern Indonesia.
The AI-RAN Research Center unites Indosat, Nokia, and NVIDIA to create Indonesia’s first AI-integrated telecom hub, combining RAN innovation, sovereign AI infrastructure, and human capital development to accelerate digital transformation under Vision 2045.
This strategic funding strengthens Digital Edge’s position as a key enabler of Indonesia’s AI and hyperscale ecosystem, aligning with the country’s broader digital transformation goals.
Indonesia will auction 80 MHz in the 1.4 GHz band on October 13, with Telkom Indonesia, MyRepublic, and Viberlink entering the bidding stage. The spectrum is expected to expand 4G/5G capacity, improve coverage, and support affordable broadband, advancing Indonesia’s digital infrastructure goals.
Indonesia plans a sovereign AI fund managed by Danantara Indonesia to drive AI growth and regional leadership by 2030, addressing challenges and attracting global tech partners.
IM3’s SATSPAM automatically protects users from spam and scam calls and messages, offering basic and advanced tiers without manual setup. The initiative enhances Indonesia’s digital safety landscape amid rising fraud and financial losses.
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and Mastercard have extended their strategic collaboration with Indonesia’s Human Resource Development Agency for Communication and Digital…
Indonesia’s Minister of Communication and Digital, Meutya Hafid, has initiated discussions with Oman on potential cooperation in digital infrastructure. The dialogue emphasizes advancing cybersecurity, digital transformation, and innovation. These talks are part of broader efforts to attract international investment and strengthen Indonesia’s digital sector in line with its economic goals.
Edgnex Data Centres by DAMAC plans to invest in a 15MW data centre in Jakarta, Indonesia, scheduled for completion in late 2025. This facility aims to meet the growing demands of cloud service providers and AI deployments, supporting Jakarta’s goal to boost its data centre capacity to 1GW.