#Technology
East Ventures launches Digital Competitiveness Index 2024
East Ventures, a pioneering venture capital firm in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, together with Katadata Insight Center, launched on Friday, May 24, 2024, the East Ventures – Digital Competitiveness Index (EV-DCI) 2024, the fifth edition since the annual report was first launched in 2020.
Legrand Indonesia and IDPRO spearhead data center innovation at Summit 2024
Legrand Indonesia, a leading provider of electrical and digital building infrastructures, joined forces with the Indonesia Data Center Provider Organization (IDPRO) to host the second edition of the Legrand Day 2024 - Data Center Summit, building on the success of its inaugural event.
‘Ayo Kasbon’ application innovation offers early salary withdrawal free of interest
PT Ayo Kasbon Indonesia, a financial technology startup, launched the innovative Ayo Kasbon financial services application in conjunction with Labour Day in Jakarta on Wedesday, May 1, 2024. The Ayo Kasbon application aims to facilitate employees or labourers to collect their salary earlier before the payday.
Starventure targets early-stage startups in Indonesia for investment
Starventure, an investor unicorn, aims to invest in more early-stage startups in Indonesia, offering resources and expertise to help startups become global players.
Indonesia, Asia-Pacific nations focus on 6G - Starlink at APSMC 2024
Countries in the Asia-Pacific region are beginning to address frequency spectrum for new technologies such as 6G and low earth orbit satellites like Starlink and OneWeb. The issue was discussed at the 10th Asia Pacific Spectrum Management Conference (APSMC) 2024.
Iran-Israel conflict raises concerns for ISAT-MORA data center businesses
The conflict between Iran and Israel, along with the weakening of the rupiah against the US dollar, is feared to impact the data center business in Indonesia.
Government ready to offer incentives to attract Apple inc. investments
Coordinating Minister of Maritime Affairs and Investment, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, has announced that the government is prepared to provide incentives to attract investments from Apple Inc., akin to those in India and Thailand.
Indonesia-Apple explore manufacturing development, technology Investment
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo met with Apple CEO at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, on Wednesday, 17 April 2024, discussing Apple's strategic plans, including opportunities for the American company’s expansion in Indonesia and deeper integration into the global supply chain.
Nvidia, Indosat to invest US$ 200 million in AI center in Surakarta
In a groundbreaking collaboration, American chip giant Nvidia, in partnership with PT Indosat (ISAT), is set to invest in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) in Indonesia. The technology behemoth will inject US$ 200 million (IDR 3 trillion) into the development of an AI center in Surakarta, Central Java.
Microsoft, Apple plan to invest in Indonesia’s digital and infrastructure sectors
Indonesian Minister of Communication and Informatics Budi Arie Setiadi has revealed that chief representatives of two U.S. computer giants − Microsoft and Apple − are scheduled to come to Jakarta to discuss further of investment plans in Indonesia.
Greenlabs-Jubelo collaborate in pioneering algae-based CCS
A new pioneering Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology using green algae (G-algae) based materials in photo tanks is being developed in Indonesia through the collaboration of Greenlabs Indonesia and Jubelo.
Xendit expands into Thailand, targeting booming digital economy
Xendit, a leading Indonesian fintech unicorn specializing in payment solutions, has announced its expansion into Thailand, marking its foray into the thriving digital economy of Southeast Asia's second-largest digital market.