Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat) has launched Zankore by Indosat in collaboration with Ooredoo Group, Nokia, and NVIDIA to build a next-generation AI infrastructure platform for the global market, with Asia-Pacific as its launchpad.

The partners aim to deploy 1 gigawatt (GW) of NVIDIA DSX AI Factory capacity to support secure and scalable AI computing across the region. (07/08)

According to the companies, the platform is designed to meet Southeast Asia's growing demand for AI computing while supporting Indonesia's ambition to become a regional AI hub. The deployment target lays the foundation for one of the region's largest AI infrastructure platforms and supports the next phase of enterprise AI and agentic AI adoption.

Indonesia's Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs, Meutya Hafid, said Indonesia has the resources and talent to support both domestic and regional AI development through sovereign AI infrastructure.

"Indonesia has the potential to serve not only its own needs, but also the broader region. With Indonesia’s rich resources and talent, combined with global expertise and strategic partnerships, we can accelerate the development of a sovereign AI infrastructure that benefits both businesses and society. The government fully supports initiatives that strengthen Indonesia’s digital competitiveness while ensuring the benefits of AI are distributed equitably across the country."

Zankore Plans to Deploy NVIDIA DSX AI Factory Capacity

Zankore by Indosat will be built using NVIDIA DSX, which combines accelerated computing, networking, power, cooling, and operations into a single AI factory system.

The company plans to deliver approximately 200 megawatts (MW) of AI capacity in the first half of 2027 using NVIDIA GB300 NVL72.

The platform will also incorporate NVIDIA DSX MaxLPS, which dynamically optimizes power across GPU infrastructure.

According to the companies, the technology is designed to enable up to 40% more compute within the same power budget, increasing the platform's capacity to serve customers and generate revenue.

Technology Partners Combine Expertise for the AI Platform

The partnership assigns different roles to each company. Ooredoo Group provides long-term capital and regional scale as the lead investor and platform sponsor.

Indosat contributes its digital infrastructure, market leadership, and execution capabilities to accelerate AI adoption in Indonesia.

NVIDIA provides accelerated computing, AI software, next-generation GPU access, and its global AI ecosystem.

Nokia contributes AI-native networking technology to support secure and high-performance AI infrastructure.

Ooredoo Group Chief Executive Officer Aziz Aluthman Fakhroo said AI infrastructure is becoming a fundamental layer of the digital economy and that Zankore by Indosat combines the strengths of the four partners to support Southeast Asia's AI ambitions.

Indosat President Director and Chief Executive Officer Vikram Sinha said enterprises require an integrated AI ecosystem in addition to computing power. He said the platform combines the AI stack, including Sahabat-AI, AI Grid, and AI-RAN, to accelerate AI adoption at scale.

Nokia President and CEO Justin Hotard said sovereign AI requires intelligent orchestration across AI factories, data centers, and the edge. He said Nokia's AI-native networking technologies provide the connectivity foundation for the platform.

NVIDIA Senior Vice President of Telecom Ronnie Vasishta said AI factories are essential infrastructure for every nation and industry. He said Zankore by Indosat, built on NVIDIA accelerated computing and open, secure models, will help accelerate Southeast Asia's AI development.

Board of Directors Established to Lead Platform Growth

Zankore by Indosat has established a Board of Directors consisting of representatives from its principal shareholders and independent leadership to oversee the platform's expansion.

The board includes Aziz Aluthman Fakhroo and Thomas Chevanne representing Ooredoo Group, Vikram Sinha and Vishal Gupta representing Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison, Arijit Ranjan Sarker as Independent Director, and Ulf Ewaldsson as Chief Executive Officer.

According to the companies, the platform is built for hyperscalers, enterprises, governments, and AI innovators to support AI development and sustainable economic growth across Southeast Asia.

Citi acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Indosat on the transaction, while FTI Capital Advisors served as financial advisor to Ooredoo Group.

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