Hybrid Cloud Becomes the New Standard, HPE Says Indonesia Entering Positive Turning Point

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) states that digital transformation in Indonesia has entered a new phase, where the adoption of hybrid cloud technology is no longer merely an option but has become a standard in corporate infrastructure design.

HPE Indonesia’s Country Manager for FSI & PS, Henry Lo, notes that Indonesia is currently in a crucial momentum accelerating the adoption of this technology. According to him, Indonesia is at a “tipping point” or very positive turning point, where hybrid cloud has become a standardisation.

“Why it has become a standardisation is that we are no longer choosing public cloud on top or on-premise below, but we are choosing how to balance them, and now this balance has become one of the standard designs for enterprise friends to provide comfort or better service to customers,” Henry explained at the Tech & Telco Forum CNBC Indonesia at the Auditorium of Menara Bank Mega on Wednesday (6/5/2026).

This is the first factor he mentions as positive. The second factor, HPE points out the capability of edge computing. That is, how to bring computing power closer to customers.

Henry states that providing computing power to remote areas with connectivity limitations can reduce dependence on connectivity to the centre, which is mostly located on Java Island.

According to him, this shift shows that companies are no longer stuck in the choice between public cloud or on-premise, but are starting to prioritise the balance of both to improve service quality to customers. In addition, the edge computing trend is also a major driver, especially in reaching areas with connectivity limitations.

Nevertheless, challenges remain, particularly in ensuring system performance remains optimal amid increasingly massive digital expansion.

Henry emphasises that energy efficiency and digital expansion are not mutually exclusive, but can go hand in hand through technological innovation. He gives an example of the use of direct liquid cooling systems that can reduce energy by up to 90%.

“We see that digital expansion with energy efficiency is not contradictory; this is a strategic initiative,” Henry stated.

He added that a sustainability-based approach, energy efficiency, and simplification of architecture are key to ensuring technology can be implemented evenly without sacrificing performance.

With the combination of hybrid cloud, edge computing, and energy efficiency innovations, Indonesia is seen to have great opportunities to accelerate inclusive digital transformation across various regions.