On Tuesday, Microsoft announced plans to invest $1.7 billion in Indonesia over the next four years for the development of new cloud and AI infrastructure. This announcement coincided with a meeting between CEO Satya Nadella and Indonesian President Joko Widodo on the same day.
Microsoft has announced that the funds will be allocated towards training 840,000 Indonesians in AI skills and supporting the local developer community.
Nadella, Microsoft’s chairman and CEO, stated, “This new era of AI is transforming lifestyles and work environments globally, including in Indonesia.”
He further added, “The investments we’re unveiling today, spanning digital infrastructure, skill development, and developer support, will empower Indonesia to thrive in this transformative era.”
Microsoft also revealed plans to collaborate with governments, organizations, and communities to provide AI training opportunities for 2.5 million individuals across Association of Southeast Asian Nations member states by 2025.
During his visit to Jakarta, Nadella met with President Jokowi to discuss various topics, including technological advancements and AI breakthroughs that could drive Indonesia’s progress, as reported by the Indonesian news agency Antara.
Indonesia aims to achieve developed nation status by 2045 under its Golden Indonesia 2045 Vision, with aspirations to emerge as a global economic force.
Microsoft’s investment aims to leverage the surging demand for cloud computing services in Indonesia while facilitating the nation’s harnessing of economic and productivity potentials driven by AI, the technology behemoth stated.
Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture Muhadjir Effendy highlighted in January the significant challenges Indonesia faces in upskilling its workforce to thrive in a technologically advanced and globally interconnected landscape.
With a burgeoning, digitally adept population, comprising approximately 28% Generation Z (those born between 1997 and 2012) and 25.9% millennials (those born between 1981 and 1996), totaling 75.49 million and 69.9 million individuals, respectively, Indonesia stands poised for technological advancement.
Microsoft’s establishment of its inaugural data center region in Indonesia in 2021 underscores its commitment to meeting local demand for in-country data storage solutions.
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