Indonesia’s tech scene saw fresh momentum today with Microsoft’s major expansion of its cloud infrastructure in the country. The company announced it’s boosting its Indonesia Central cloud region to support local AI development, allowing businesses to build and run advanced applications without relying on overseas data centers. This move, highlighted in recent posts on X […]
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Daily Briefing: November 25, 2025
Indonesia’s tech sector saw fresh scrutiny and advancements in the past day, with a major scandal at state-owned telecom giant Telkom taking center stage. Prosecutors revealed details of a fictitious procurement scheme involving former Telkom employees, who engineered fake projects to meet business targets. This led to funds being diverted to private companies that defaulted, […]
Indonesia AI Data Center Boom Fuels Growth
Indonesia’s tech scene is heating up with a focus on data centers and AI, driven by efforts to boost the digital economy in Southeast Asia. On October 27, reports highlighted a major push in Indonesia’s data center infrastructure, with new facilities near Jakarta now housing Nvidia chips. The market is expected to grow 30% annually, […]
Daily Briefing: October 13, 2025
Indonesia’s tech sector saw fresh recognition yesterday at the Indonesia Technology Excellence Awards 2025, where BPJS Kesehatan won for its AI-driven automation of claims processing. This system has improved efficiency and cut turnaround times, helping the national health insurer handle millions of claims more accurately. It matters because it shows how AI is streamlining public […]
Daily Briefing: October 13, 2025
Indonesia’s tech scene saw fresh momentum in the past day with recognitions and insights highlighting innovation and resilience. On October 13, PT Huawei Tech Investment won top honors at the Indonesia Technology Excellence Awards 2025 for its Cyber Resilience Transformation solution, which improved network safety ratings for local operators by over 20%. This matters because […]
Indonesia Tech Scene Gains Momentum, Key Announcements Boost Growth
Indonesia’s tech scene saw fresh momentum in the last day, with key announcements highlighting growth in digital infrastructure and innovation. On September 20, two units of the APP Group—PT Indah Kiat Pulp & Paper and PT Pabrik Kertas Tjiwi Kimia—earned spots in the 2025 TEMPO–IDNFinancials 52 Index for high growth and market cap. This recognition […]
Telkom Indonesia Launches AI Center of Excellence to Boost National Tech Ecosystem
### Telkom Indonesia Launches AI Center of Excellence **Main Headline/Development** Telkom Indonesia, the state-owned telecom giant, officially launched its AI Center of Excellence (CoE) on August 31, 2025, during the BATIC 2025 event in Bali. **Key Facts and Context** The AI CoE is built on four main pillars: AI Campus for academic collaborations, AI Playground […]
Indonesian co-op regulations eased; AI innovations reshape tech, retail & automation
A notable development is underway in the Indonesian co-operative sector. According to ANTARA News, the Ministry of Cooperatives and the Ministry of Investment and Downstream Development (BKPM) have agreed to relax licensing regulations for the Red and White Village co-operatives. This move promises to ease access to the National Business Identification Number (NIB), making it […]
Asia Leads in AI Mobile Apps Surge; Indonesia’s Halal Economy Grows
Asia is leading the world in the surge of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered mobile applications, according to data from market research firm SensorTower. This comes as no surprise as the region is known for its rapid adoption of digital technologies and innovative solutions that drive economic growth and social development. This trend is further illustrated by […]
Daily Briefing: August 24, 2025
Today’s briefing begins with the innovative use of artificial intelligence (AI) by NASA and IBM to predict solar flares and the sun’s activity. According to a report from Talkwalker Alert, NASA and IBM have developed an AI system capable of predicting solar flares and the sun’s activity, a breakthrough in space weather forecasting. Solar flares, […]