Telkom Strengthens Digital Talent Ecosystem and Global Innovation via Telkom University–NUS Collaboration
Jakarta (ANTARA) - In response to the increasing demand for superior and globally competitive digital talent, PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (Telkom) continues to strengthen its commitment to building a national digital talent and innovation ecosystem through strategic collaborations with various leading global institutions. One such step is realised through the partnership between Telkom University (TelU) and the National University of Singapore (NUS). A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was previously signed circularly by both parties.
To mark the commencement of this collaboration, TelU and NUS held a partnership ceremony on Monday (6/7) at the Telkom University Campus, Jakarta. The event was attended by the Secretary of the Deputy for Coordination of Trade and Digital Economy of the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, Pujo Setio; Telkom’s Director of Strategic & Business Development, Seno Soemadji; Telkom’s Director of IT Digital and Chairman of the Telkom Education Foundation (YPT), Faizal Rochmad Djoemadi; the Senior Vice Provost of the National University of Singapore, Prof. Bernard C Y Tan; Dr. Robert de Souza, Executive Director of The Logistics Institute of National University Singapore; and the Rector of Telkom University, Prof. Dr. Suyanto.
This cooperation serves as a foundation for both institutions to develop collaboration in education, research, innovation, and digital talent. The scope of the partnership includes graduate certificate programmes, student and faculty mobility, joint research, and collaboration in fields such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital business, sustainability, Internet of Engineering (IoT), cybersecurity, logistics & supply chain management, data centres, and cloud computing. Through these various programmes, both institutions are expected to expand knowledge exchange and research capacity, producing talent that is increasingly relevant to the rapidly evolving digital industry needs.
This partnership is a follow-up to an initiative initiated by the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia to strengthen Indonesia–Singapore cooperation in the digital economy and talent development. This initiative emerged during the working visit of the Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs to Singapore in April 2026 and acted as a catalyst for the strategic partnership between TelU and NUS as part of the effort to strengthen the competitiveness of Indonesian human resources in the digital economy era.
The partnership with the National University of Singapore (NUS) is a strategic move for Telkom to strengthen digital talent development and research capacity relevant to industry needs. NUS’s reputation as one of the world’s best universities, including its position at 8th in the QS World University Rankings 2026, opens wider collaboration opportunities for Telkom University as part of the Telkom Group ecosystem, ranging from curriculum strengthening and faculty development to the enhancement of applied research. Through this cooperation, Telkom hopes that the synergy between the worlds of education and industry can become stronger to support the company’s digital transformation and the development of the national digital talent ecosystem.
Telkom’s Director of Strategic & Business Development, Seno Soemadji, stated that this collaboration is part of Telkom’s commitment to building an innovation ecosystem that connects the worlds of education, industry, government, and global partners to accelerate the emergence of digital talent capable of competing internationally.
“Digital transformation requires not only infrastructure and technology but also world-class talent and a strong innovation ecosystem. The collaboration between Telkom University and the National University of Singapore is a strategic step to expand Indonesian talent’s access to global networks, knowledge, and international best practices,” said Seno.
According to him, as a leading digital telecommunications company in Indonesia, Telkom plays a broader role than just a digital service provider. Telkom is committed to being an orchestrator that brings together academia, industry, government, and global partners to accelerate innovation and strengthen national competitiveness. Through collaborations like this, Telkom is also building a digital talent pipeline that will support the company’s future business needs, including acting as an enabler for strengthening national digital sovereignty.
“Telkom wants to continue being an orchestrator that brings together academia, industry, and government. Through this collaboration, we hope to see more digital talent exchange programmes, joint research, innovation partnerships, as well as the development of solutions based on AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and other digital technologies that can meet industry needs. We believe that the best innovation is born from cross-ecosystem collaboration, and through this synergy, we want to continue nurturing the talent that will drive Indonesia’s digital transformation,” Seno added.
For Telkom, the partnership with NUS is a strategic step given the university’s track record as one of the world’s best educational institutions in research and innovation. This collaboration is expected to expand access for the Telkom University academic community to global networks, strengthen the quality of education, and encourage the creation of innovations that provide added value to the industry.
Meanwhile, the Senior Vice Provost of the National University of Singapore, Prof. Bernard C Y Tan, stated, “We welcome the cooperation with Telkom University in advancing education, research, and innovation. We believe this partnership will open various opportunities for knowledge exchange, talent development, and joint research that can address challenges at both regional and global levels. We hope this long-term collaboration will provide a meaningful impact for both institutions.”