The rapid development of the data centre industry in Indonesia needs\nto be balanced with the availability of human resources who possess\ncompetencies suited to the digital industry\u2019s needs. Strengthening\ndigital talent is a key factor in supporting technological advancement,\nincluding artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing services.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe need for skilled labour will continue to increase along with the\ngrowth in investment and digital infrastructure development in\nIndonesia,\u201d said Saribua Siahaan, Director of Investment Promotion for\nSoutheast Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific at the Ministry\nof Investment and Downstreaming\/BKPM, during the expansion of a data\ncentre campus called the STT Jakarta Campus on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
According to him, Indonesian workers have a significant opportunity\nto engage in the technology sector if supported by education and\ntraining relevant to industry needs. Competencies referring to\ninternational standards are also considered important so that graduates\ncan compete at a global level. \u201cWorkers who have international\nqualifications and standards will be crucial capital in supporting the\ndevelopment of the national digital industry,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Saribua assessed that the education sector needs to continuously\nadapt its curriculum to the rapid pace of technological development.\nCollaboration between educational institutions, the government, and\nindustry players is needed to ensure the learning process focuses not\nonly on theory but also equips students with the practical skills\nrequired in the workplace. \u201cBesides operational skills, the industry\nalso needs human resources capable of analysing and solving various\ntechnical problems in digital infrastructure management. Therefore,\nvocational education and industry-based training programmes have a\nstrategic role in preparing workers ready to face the challenges of the\ntechnology sector,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
The increase in demand for digital talent occurs alongside the growth\nof internet users, e-commerce development, cloud service adoption, and\nthe increasingly widespread use of AI across various sectors. This\nsituation has prompted the emergence of new professions in data centres,\nnetworking, cyber security, and digital system management. \u201cWe hope that\nstrengthening human resource competencies can proceed in tandem with the\ngrowth of technology investment in Indonesia. With the support of a\nquality workforce, Indonesia has a greater opportunity to strengthen its\ncompetitiveness while optimally leveraging digital economic\ndevelopment,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n
Singapore\u2019s Ambassador to Indonesia, Kwok Fook Seng, added that\nlong-term investment in Indonesia through this campus expansion reflects\nthe strong, growing partnership between Singapore and Indonesia,\nparticularly in advancing the ASEAN digital economy. \u201cEspecially amidst\nrising demand for AI, cloud, and high-performance computing, data\ncentres are a crucial foundation for a digital economy that enables\neconomic activity without location boundaries,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n
Country Head of STT GDC Indonesia, Hendrikus Hendra Gozali, revealed\nthat Indonesia is entering a new phase of digital growth, marked by\nincreasing demand for technological infrastructure and human resources\ncapable of supporting its operation. \u201cTalent development is an important\npart of building a sustainable digital ecosystem, in line with the wider\nadoption of AI, cloud computing services, and digital transformation\nacross various business sectors,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He explained that one current challenge is the limited number of\ntraining programmes that specifically prepare workers for the data\ncentre sector. Yet, the industry requires specific technical skills,\nranging from managing electrical and cooling systems to networking and\ncritical digital infrastructure operations. \u201cTo address this need, we\nare cooperating with vocational education institutions, including ATMI\nCikarang, in developing a training programme more aligned with industry\nneeds. This cooperation is realised through the establishment of a Data\nCentre Laboratory Learning Centre in West Java,\u201d Hendrikus\ndisclosed.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/bkpm-strengthening-digital-talent-key-to-data-centre-industry-development-1781193046", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }