AIonOS and Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat or IOH) have signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to transform Indonesia’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) ecosystem.
This ecosystem-front partnership is known to be a part of a historic partnership under the visionary Government-to-Government (G2G) initiative between India and Indonesia.
The Memorandum of Understanding is the first significant AI-focused collaboration between the two countries and signifies a mutual commitment to utilizing AI’s potential to spur innovation, economic expansion, and social change.
Indosat is the top telecommunications provider in Indonesia, empowering its citizens, and AIonOS, a joint venture between InterGlobe and Assago Group, is committed to transforming businesses into AI-led enterprises.
The partnership revolves around AI³ (AI for Indonesia and India powered by Indosat and AIonOS), a common goal based on Indosat’s in-depth knowledge of regional requirements and difficulties and utilizing AIonOS’ cutting-edge AI capabilities.
AI³ aspires to build revolutionary solutions, notably in areas like tourism, knowledge economy, and sustainable agriculture, pushing ideas that can redefine the country’s digital economy and boost its worldwide competitiveness.
Strategic Pillars of AI³ are:
- Transforming Indonesia’s Travel Economy: By encouraging a variety of local experiences and enhancing connection, AI³ seeks to increase Indonesia’s travel industry’s GDP contribution. In addition to increasing income prospects for nearby companies, this project seeks to sustainably incorporate Indonesia’s rich cultural legacy with international tourism networks.
- Cultivating a knowledge economy: Working with leading educational institutions in India and Indonesia, AI³ is poised to create a workforce equipped with AI skills, ready to advance the knowledge-based economy and solidify Indonesia’s position as a leader in the global arena.
- Advancing Sustainable Food Security: In order to improve food security and empower local farmers, the alliance will make use of cutting-edge AI and technological solutions to boost agricultural productivity and resilience, especially in the face of difficult climate circumstances.
This historic Memorandum of Understanding between AIonOS and Indosat also establishes a standard for global tech diplomacy and demonstrates how cross-border cooperation may promote wealth for all.
With an emphasis on food security, tourism, and skill development, the collaboration demonstrates AI’s capacity to spur innovation, tackle pressing issues, and have a significant economic impact.
The collaboration will deepen India-Indonesia relations and usher in a new era of opportunities where both nations create cutting-edge applications to change communities.
Key Comments
C.P. Gurnani, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, AIonOS, said, “This collaboration is a watershed moment for India and a vital step towards a ‘AI-for-all’ ecosystem. AI³ represents a vision to unlock Indonesia’s potential through AI. By leveraging Indosat’s local expertise with AIonOS’s AI innovations, this initiative aims to empower Indonesians with AI skills, boost growth in key sectors like tourism and sustainable agriculture, and strengthen Indonesia’s human capital to drive its digital transformation. As an enabler and accelerator of progress, this positions India to build an enterprise-scale AI platform and unlock industry-wide adoption globally.”
Vikram Sinha, President Director and Chief Executive Officer Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison, said, “This partnership highlights the transformative power of AI in addressing real-world economic and societal challenges. AI³ (AI Cube) embodies Indosat’s commitment to fostering innovation and growth with a shared vision to revolutionize Indonesia’s digital landscape. By focusing on key sectors like talent development, food security, and tourism, this initiative aims to support Indonesia’s Golden Vision 2045 through technological advancement. AIonOS’s collaboration with Indosat serves as a beacon of innovation, strengthening Indonesia-India ties and setting the stage for Indonesia to emerge as a regional hub for AI-driven progress. This partnership will co-create solutions that will benefit millions in Indonesia.”
