Jakarta, INTI - The growing need for quality digital talent is a crucial factor in supporting the growth of Indonesia's digital economy. To address this challenge, web hosting and cloud solutions provider Exabytes Indonesia has partnered with Ciputra University (UC) Surabaya to bridge the gap between higher education curricula and the needs of the technology industry.
Indra Hartawan, VP & Country Manager of Exabytes Indonesia, stated that developing young talent is a key foundation for strengthening the national digital economy ecosystem.
"Education is the foundation of sustainable digital growth. This partnership is a long-term investment in Indonesia's digital ecosystem to make it more inclusive and competitive," he said in an official statement on Friday, July 24, 2026.
Direct Learning from the Industry
The collaboration focuses on four main areas: education and research with direct insights from technology industry practitioners, internship programs for students, company visits to introduce work processes in modern industries, and strengthening career centers to connect graduates with job opportunities in the technology sector.
Through this integration, students are expected to gain not only academic knowledge but also technical skills and industry understanding that align with the needs of the workforce.
As part of the collaboration, Exabytes held an Exabytes Developer Club forum themed "Reimagining Web Development in the Age of AI Agents" at the UC Surabaya campus on July 16, 2026.
The forum, which involved developer communities such as PasukanDev, Surabaya.py, WordPress Surabaya, and SurabayaJS, discussed the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in web development. The forum also demonstrated both parties' commitment to building a digital ecosystem that adapts to technological developments.
Previously, Exabytes has also established similar partnerships with Universitas Jenderal Achmad Yani and Cyber University. Through these collaborations, the companies hope to accelerate the equitable distribution of digital transformation while supporting Indonesia's goal of becoming one of the largest digital economic powers in Southeast Asia.
Conclusion
Exabytes Indonesia is collaborating with Universitas Ciputra Surabaya to bridge the gap between education and the tech industry needs and develop work-ready digital talent. This collaboration encompasses education and research, internship programs, industry visits, and strengthening career centers to equip students with relevant technical skills and industry insights. This partnership is part of Exabytes' efforts to strengthen the digital talent ecosystem and support the acceleration of Indonesia's digital transformation.
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