PT Telkom Indonesia (Telkom) and IBM Indonesia have joined forces to introduce a Sovereign AI platform built on IBM watsonx technology.

This collaboration aims to empower Indonesian businesses with AI-driven digital transformation, supporting a range of industries such as telecommunications, healthcare, education, and finance.

Sovereign AI: Enhancing Digital Economy and Global Competitiveness

The Sovereign AI solution, embedded with watsonx.ai, IBM’s enterprise-level AI development studio, enables organizations to develop reliable, responsible AI services.

These services cater to diverse sectors including human resources, legal, and marketing, helping drive Indonesia’s digital economy growth and global competitiveness.

Market Growth and Demand for Skilled AI Workforce in Asia Pacific

According to IDC’s report titled "Asia/Pacific AI Spending to Reach $175 Billion by 2028, Driven by GenAI Boom," investments in AI and generative AI across the Asia Pacific, including Indonesia, are projected to reach US$175 billion by 2028.

This market growth is fueled by widespread AI adoption and the rising need for a skilled AI workforce to accelerate the nation’s digital economy and competitiveness.

Commitment to Responsible AI with Transparency and Data Privacy

Leveraging IBM watsonx, Telkom emphasizes responsible AI practices that prioritize transparency, bias mitigation, and data privacy.

The platform supports businesses in creating AI models compliant with local data residency regulations, enhancing productivity and innovation while safeguarding sensitive information.

Strategic Collaboration and Leadership Statements

The cooperation was formalized through a partnership agreement signed by Ari Kurniawan, PGS EVP Digital Business & Technology Telkom, and Roy Kosasih, President Director of IBM Indonesia, at Telkom Landmark Tower on May 21, 2025.

Honesti Basyir, Telkom’s Director of Group Business Development, stated, "This collaboration combines Telkom’s digital infrastructure strength with IBM’s AI expertise to offer innovative AI solutions aligned with local data residency rules."

Hans Dekkers, General Manager IBM Asia Pacific, added, "IBM has deep experience in foundational AI capabilities and is proud to be part of Indonesia’s national development journey. Telkom is the ideal partner to build sovereign AI solutions where data is securely governed and fully retained within the country."

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This article was created with AI assistance.