Heaptalk, Jakarta — GoTo Group, Tencent Cloud, and Alibaba Cloud signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance Indonesia’s cloud infrastructure and develop local digital talent.
In more detail, Tencent Cloud will establish its third Internet Data Center (IDC) in Indonesia, with an investment value of approximately US$500 million. By performing this measure, Tencent Cloud will reinforce Indonesia’s digital ecosystem through advanced cloud and artificial intelligence (AI), bolstering the nation’s digital economy.
Meanwhile, Alibaba Cloud has built three data and trained nearly 400,000 individuals in cloud and AI technologies. The company also plans to double this output to 800,000 by 2033. The Chinese cloud company will establish a Skills Center at the University of Indonesia under its Academic Empowerment Program (AAEP). This center will offer specialized training programs, equipping Indonesia’s youth with the skills to thrive in an AI-powered economy.
“We are dedicated to supporting Indonesia’s digital ecosystem with high-performance, localized solutions that unlock new opportunities for businesses, drive economic growth, and fast-track Indonesia’s path towards an inclusive digital economy,” Vice President of Alibaba Cloud International, Sean Yuan, conveyed.
Furthermore, the MoU is founded on a broader cloud service contract between GoTo, Tencent Cloud, and Alibaba Cloud. The agreement ensures that GoTo’s data remains stored within Indonesia, amplifying data security to be more sovereign for Indonesian users and businesses.
GoTo’s Group CEO, Patrick Walujo, said, “Through this collaboration, we hope to establish a robust foundation for our users and partners, driving sustainable growth, fostering innovation, and positioning Indonesia as a leader in digital transformation across Southeast Asia.”
With data analytics, AI, and cybersecurity expertise, Alibaba and Tencent will enhance GoTo’s infrastructure, creating a secure and scalable foundation to support GoTo’s extensive user base. This collaboration will be instrumental in bolstering GoTo’s core infrastructure, promoting digital inclusion across
As information, this initiative was announced at the Indonesia-China Business Forum, hosted by the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s China Committee (KIKT) in Beijing, with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in attendance. The new cloud infrastructure establishment is expected to be fully operational by 2030, eventually empowering Indonesian businesses to integrate AI-driven for better productivity and connectivity.
“Indonesia is a vibrant economy with vast potential, and we are honored by President Prabowo Subianto’s presence at this signing. Tencent Cloud will continue empowering Indonesian businesses with scalable, cutting-edge technology that fosters innovation and connectivity across the nation,” Senior Vice President of Tencent Cloud, Poshu Yeung, affirmed.
