AIonOS, a joint venture of InterGlobe and Assago Group, and Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH), Indonesia's telecom provider, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to transform Indonesia's AI ecosystem. In a collaboration under the Government-to-Government (G2G) initiative, this partnership marks the first large-scale AI collaboration between the India and Indonesia, aiming to leverage AI for Advancing Indonesia's Food Security, Talent Development, and Tourism, the companies said in a joint statement on January 27, 2025.
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AI Cube
The initiative, called AI Cube (AI for Indonesia and India), leverages Indosat's local expertise and AIonOS's AI technologies to create transformative solutions in key sectors, including tourism, knowledge economy, and sustainable agriculture. According to the official release, the partnership is aligned with Indonesia's Golden Vision 2045 and seeks to strengthen its global competitiveness through technological advancements.
Key Focus Areas of AI Cube
1. Boosting the Travel Economy:
Enhancing Indonesia's tourism sector by promoting local experiences, improving connectivity, and integrating its cultural heritage with global travel networks to increase GDP contribution.
2. Developing a Knowledge Economy:
Collaborating with educational institutions in India and Indonesia to create an AI-ready workforce and position Indonesia as a leader in the global knowledge economy.
3. Ensuring Sustainable Food Security:
"The partnership will leverage advanced AI and technology solutions to increase agricultural productivity and resilience, particularly in the face of challenging climate conditions, thereby enhancing food security and empowering local farmers," the official release said.
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Vision for Indonesia's AI Future
C P Gurnani, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, AIonOS, said, "This collaboration is a watershed moment for India and a vital step towards an 'AI-for-all' ecosystem. AI³ represents not just a collaboration but a movement - 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, 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."
Commenting on the collaboration, Vikram Sinha, President Director and Chief Executive Officer of Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison, said, "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."
Vikram added, "AIonOS 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. He believes this partnership will co-create solutions that will benefit millions in Indonesia."
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"The collaboration will strengthen ties between India and Indonesia and usher in a new era of possibilities where both countries cooperate and build innovative applications to transform communities," the companies concluded.
