STT GDC Relies on 100% Local Workforce, Government Ready to Facilitate Data Centre Investment

The growth of AI and the digital economy is driving increased demand for data centres in Indonesia. However, the industry’s challenge is not only infrastructure but also the readiness of human resources (HR). STT GDC claims that all of its employees in Indonesia are local talent. ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) considers talent a crucial factor in maintaining the operational reliability of data centres. For this reason, the company focuses on building global-standard competencies among local workers. Country Head of STT GDC Indonesia, Hendrikus Hendra Gozali, stated that operator quality is the main differentiator in the data centre industry. According to him, high-standard facilities must be supported by a highly competent workforce. “A data centre is a mission-critical facility, as important as hospitals and airports,” he said in Cikarang, West Java, on Wednesday (10/6/2026). STT GDC claims that all of its employees in Indonesia are local talent. “All of them are local talent whom we train. This training also conforms to the same standards as in other countries where STT GDC operates,” he continued. This commitment is strengthened through a collaboration with ATMI Cikarang, aimed at producing data centre technicians and operators ready to enter the industry. Meanwhile, the government has designated data centres as a priority investment sector. The presence of data centres is considered capable of driving digital economy growth while improving the quality of national human resources. Director of Investment Promotion for Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific at BKPM, Saribua Siahaan, stated that the government supports the development of the talent required by the industry. According to him, investment must create added value for society. “I am very pleased when this company educates the public to achieve international standards. Investment must result in skill upgrades and a multiplier effect,” said Saribua. The government also promised licensing ease and support for investors expanding in Indonesia. The synergy between business, education, and government is expected to strengthen Indonesia’s position as a digital economy hub in the region.