Seven Global Tech Firms Enter Indonesia, Bringing Cybersecurity Solutions

Seven global technology companies are expanding into the Indonesian market by introducing various solutions, including cybersecurity, digital workspace, identity management, document protection, and artificial intelligence-based technology. The expansion is carried out through a partnership with PT Aswant Distribution Indonesia as the local distributor and partner. This move is seen as part of an effort to strengthen digital security for companies amid Indonesia’s rapid digital transformation. The seven companies introduced at the forum were KasperskyOS, Centerm, Qualys, SecureKi, TSplus, Foxit Software, and Cinimex. Each brings technology that has been developed and used in various countries. Mr Bang Hak Jae, senior principal consultant of SecureKi, said the company is currently focusing on business development in several Asian countries, including South Korea, Malaysia, and Indonesia. “We want to bring proven solutions from Korea to the Indonesian market,” he said. SecureKi offers identity and privileged access management solutions, which function to manage user identities while controlling access to information technology systems, especially access with high authority. Unlike approaches that predominantly use Windows-based systems, SecureKi offers Linux-based appliances and Linux-based virtual machines as part of its technological approach. Meanwhile, Jenny Li, President of APAC Foxit Software, sees Indonesia as a market with significant potential, given the increasing investment by the government and private sector in digital transformation and AI technology development. Foxit also plans to strengthen its local network through partnerships with Aswant and other partners in Indonesia so that document management and security solutions can be tailored to customer needs. From the digital access sector, Adrian Foo, Regional Director of TSplus, introduced technology that allows legacy client-server applications to be accessed via the web. This technology is considered relevant for companies that still rely on legacy applications but require more flexible access for branch offices or remote workers. Elena Sivenkova, Head of KasperskyOS Marketing, highlighted the importance of partner networks in delivering complex technology and security solutions. One of the technologies introduced was the Kaspersky Thin Client, which enables companies to manage work devices centrally while supporting a digital security approach. Centerm representative Yan Wang sees the education sector as a potential market in Indonesia. Centerm has prepared a local team and partner network to develop thin client solutions for schools and universities. Peter Wong, Account Executive at Qualys, assessed that the acceleration of digitalisation in Indonesia automatically increases the need for cybersecurity. Qualys offers a continuous threat exposure management platform to help organisations discover, monitor, and mitigate security risks across infrastructure, applications, and cloud environments. According to Peter, the development of digital transformation in Indonesia is a momentum for Qualys to strengthen cooperation with local partners and customers. Slava Fokin, Vice President International Business Director of Cinimex, introduced various AI-based solutions, ranging from Lakehouse-based data foundations to forecasting tools and digital AI systems. He noted that these solutions have been tested in corporate environments requiring mission-critical applications. Aswant Becomes a Bridge Between Global Technology and Indonesian Needs. The presence of these seven companies is part of PT Aswant Distribution Indonesia’s strategy to expand the ecosystem of technology and cybersecurity solutions in the country. Country Manager of PT Aswant Distribution Indonesia, Soni Lukman Haposan, said the entry of various global technologies is not just about presenting new products, but how these technologies can answer the real problems faced by Indonesian companies. “We don’t just want to bring global technology to Indonesia. The challenge is how this technology can truly be used, understood, and have an impact on the needs of companies in Indonesia,” he said. According to Soni, the need for cybersecurity today cannot be seen from just one side. Companies need protection ranging from devices, user identities, documents, applications, networks, cloud, to the use of AI. “That’s why we are building an ecosystem. There are solutions for devices, for identity and access, for vulnerabilities, documents, remote access, and AI. We want companies in Indonesia to have the right technology choices according to their risks and needs,” he said. Soni added that Aswant will act not only as a distributor but also as a bridge between global technology developers and the needs of the Indonesian market through local partner networks and support. “Good technology will not be maximised without proper implementation and support. Our role is to ensure that global technology can be closer to users in Indonesia, starting from education, implementation, to support after use,” he said. He also emphasised that the acceleration of digital transformation must be accompanied by increased awareness of security. “The more companies use cloud, AI, and digital systems, the larger the surface that must be secured. So security is no longer a need after the system is built, but must be part of the digital transformation process itself,” he said.