Jakarta, INTI - The Indonesian government is accelerating the development of the data center ecosystem, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and cybersecurity infrastructure as key foundations to drive national economic growth toward the 8 percent target under the administration of Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka.
The initiative is considered essential to ensure Indonesia evolves beyond being merely a digital technology market and becomes a major player within the global digital ecosystem.
The strengthening of digital infrastructure aligns with Presidential Regulation No. 4 of 2026 concerning the Economic Growth Acceleration Task Force, which positions data centers, AI, and cybersecurity as strategic pillars for national economic growth.
Indonesia Targets Stronger Digital Infrastructure for Economic Growth
Ali Murtopo Simbolon, Deputy for Trade and Digital Economy Coordination at Indonesia’s Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs, stated that digital transformation is a critical factor in achieving the nation’s Golden Indonesia 2045 vision.
“Robust digital infrastructure, including data centers, AI, and cybersecurity, will serve as the foundation supporting Indonesia’s sustainable economic growth,” he said on Friday, May 22, 2026.
A similar view was expressed by Aju Widia Sari, Director of Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technology Ecosystems at the Directorate General of Digital Ecosystems under Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs. According to her, accelerating data center development and strengthening the AI ecosystem are no longer optional, but strategic national necessities.
She emphasized that collaboration among the government, industries, and associations will be crucial for Indonesia to compete in the global digital economy.
“Indonesia must not remain only a technology consumer, but should become an active player in the global digital ecosystem,” she stated.
Cybersecurity Becomes a National Priority Amid Digital Expansion
Amid the rapid pace of digital transformation, the government also highlighted the increasing threat of cyberattacks. Rahmad Wibowo, Deputy Head of the Badan Siber dan Sandi Negara (BSSN), said cybersecurity threats are becoming increasingly complex, ranging from ransomware and Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) attacks to assaults targeting critical digital infrastructure.
According to him, Indonesia requires a more comprehensive cybersecurity approach involving the government, state-owned enterprises, private sectors, and academic institutions.
He stressed the importance of investing in Security Operations Center (SOC) technologies, threat intelligence sharing systems, and cybersecurity talent development to safeguard the country’s digital sovereignty.
“Cyber threats know no boundaries and continue to evolve. Therefore, strengthening the cybersecurity ecosystem has become an absolute priority,” Rahmad said.
Indonesia’s expanding digital economy is also expected to create major opportunities for the domestic data center and AI industries. Stakeholders believe demand for data storage, cloud computing, and AI processing capabilities will continue growing significantly over the coming years.
Industry representatives attending the forum included delegates from PT Telkom Indonesia, KORIKA, IDPRO, and the Asosiasi Cloud & Hosting Indonesia. Discussions focused on building a nationally competitive data center ecosystem capable of supporting digital transformation across industries and public services.
The discussion on accelerating Indonesia’s digital infrastructure took place during the National Forum titled “Indonesia Digital Leap: Accelerating the Data Center, AI & Cybersecurity Ecosystem for National Economic Growth,” hosted by the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs in Jakarta on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
The DTI Series 2026 serves as Indonesia’s largest B2B technology business platform, featuring more than 450 technology solutions from over 199 companies, 133 conference sessions with more than 260 speakers, and over 13,000 visitors from various industries.
The event consists of four co-located sub-events: DTI-CX (Digital Transformation Indonesia Conference & Expo), DCTI-CX (Data Center Tech Indonesia), DTI-HR (Human Resource Transformation), and Cyber Resilience & Defense (CRD-CX).
Conclusion
Indonesia is accelerating the development of data centers, AI, and cybersecurity as strategic pillars to achieve long-term economic growth and strengthen its position in the global digital ecosystem. Through collaboration between government, industry, and technology stakeholders, the country aims to build a resilient digital infrastructure that supports innovation, economic transformation, and national digital sovereignty.
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