Digital ecosystem GoTo Group, along with leading cloud company Tencent Cloud, and Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of China’s Alibaba Group, have signed agreements that, they say, will boost cloud infrastructure and digital talent development in Indonesia. All three companies will work closely with the Indonesian government.
In a drive to further strengthen cloud infrastructure in Indonesia, Tencent Cloud is establishing its third internet data centre (IDC) in the country, part of a new commitment worth around US$500 million in infrastructure, resources and investment in Indonesia by 2030. Through this investment, the company says it aims to empower local enterprises with advanced cloud and AI solutions that drive the digital economy and AI adoption.
Alibaba Cloud already has three data centres in Indonesia and has partnered with local institutions to train nearly 400,000 individuals in cloud computing and AI. Alibaba Cloud is planning to double this number to 800,000 by 2033 and says it will establish a Skills Centre at Universitas Indonesia to offer specialised training as part of its Alibaba Cloud Academic Empowerment Programme (AAEP).
The commitments from Tencent Cloud and Alibaba Cloud are built around the two companies’ expansive cloud services contracts with GoTo, the largest digital ecosystem in the country, announced in September 2024, which will ensure that GoTo’s data remains onshore in Indonesia, directly supporting data sovereignty and enhancing data security for Indonesian users and businesses.
Through their expertise in data analytics, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity, Alibaba Cloud and Tencent Cloud say they will enhance GoTo’s digital infrastructure, creating a secure and scalable foundation that meets the needs of its extensive user base. The collaboration will also play a role in GoTo’s drive to foster a digitally inclusive Indonesia, strengthening its core infrastructure to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across the country.
As what is described as a national tech champion, GoTo has been taking an active role in fostering the continuous growth of Indonesia's tech talent through comprehensive on-the-job training initiatives for national university graduates.
