Jakarta, INTI - IBM Asia Pacific General Manager Hans Dekkers stated that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in Indonesia is significant. He explained that AI technology can be a driver for the next phase of growth by helping businesses work smarter, innovate faster, and grow responsibly.
"If utilized appropriately, AI can be a driving force for national development by generating new industries, creating high-value-added jobs, and accelerating Indonesia's transformation toward a resilient, digital-first economy," said Hans at the AI Leadership Exchange 2026 event on Thursday, June 11.
IBM’s Agentic AI
As part of its commitment to provide AI solutions that deliver real business impact, IBM also introduced IBM Bob, an Agentic AI-based development partner built for large organizations tackling complex challenges.
Unlike various general-purpose AI coding tools, IBM Bob is capable of coordinating multiple AI models and automatically directing each task to the most appropriate model based on cost, performance, and security requirements.
Furthermore, IBM also has IBM Sovereign Core, a new software platform that helps enterprises and government agencies implement a holistic approach to digital sovereignty, with governance, compliance, and control integrated from the outset.
This solution combines infrastructure management, identity, security, compliance, and AI operations in a single, unified deployment model. This allows organizations to expand their use of AI while maintaining control over operations, data, and compliance as needed.
Conclusion
At the AI Leadership Exchange 2026, IBM Asia Pacific General Manager Hans Dekkers highlighted the enormous potential of AI utilization in Indonesia, particularly Agentic AI, as a driver of digital economic growth. To support AI adoption at the enterprise level, IBM has IBM Bob, an Agentic AI-based development platform, and IBM Sovereign Core, a platform that helps companies and government agencies implement digital sovereignty. Through these solutions, IBM affirms its commitment to supporting Indonesia's digital transformation.
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