Jakarta, Kominfo – The Ministry of Communication and Information has developed a comprehensive 5G telecommunications network. The Director General of Resources and Equipment for Post and Information Technology at the Ministry of Communications and Informatics, Ismail, stated that this was aimed at making 5G a big leap for digital innovation in Indonesia.
“Through the presence of 5G in Indonesia, technology adoption and innovation is expected to be accelerated to encourage digital transformation in four strategic sectors, namely digital infrastructure, digital government, digital economy, and digital society,” he said in the Webinar “5G and the Role of Electrical Engineers in Transformation Development.” Digital Indonesia”, from Jakarta, Saturday (26/06/2021).
In order to optimize the potential of 5G technology, Director General Ismail stated that the Ministry of Communication and Information has prepared five comprehensive policy aspects. “Regulation, availability of radio frequency spectrum, efficient and flexible business model, adequate infrastructure, and readiness of devices, ecosystem, and digital talent,” he explained.
Representing the Minister of Communication and Information Johnny G. Plate, Director General of SDPPI said the use of technology with a variety of local applications and digital talent is the key to 5G development to make Indonesia a host in its own country. According to him, this is in accordance with the 2021-2024 Digital Indonesia Roadmap which has been completed by the Ministry of Communication and Information.
“Local applications need to be developed continuously because they can be killer apps for 5G technology. For this reason, community-based local developers need to continue to be given opportunities and sustainable development,” he said.
Director General Ismail explained that the Ministry of Communication and Information held a Digital Talent Scholarship (DTS) program to enrich skills suitable for the 5G era so that the competence of Indonesian human resources is more advanced.
“Technological adoption and innovation that is increasingly driven by the presence of 5G is due to the capabilities of 5G itself, so that it not only improves the user experience on the human-to-human communications side, but also on the human-to-machine communications and machine-to-machine communications side. ” he explained.
The Director General of SDPPI hopes that through the webinar organized by the Indonesian Engineers Association and the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Indonesia Section, especially in the Government Relations Chapter, they can become a forum for academics to work together in building 5G-based technology solutions.
“Also, being a platform for Penta Helix collaboration to encourage the growth of digital innovation and the 5G ecosystem. It is hoped that its members can take an active role in building 5G and IoT-based technology solutions that have local wisdom, and can do upskilling to increase competitiveness and become agents of change so that people can get greater benefits from the presence of 5G services,” he explained.
In addition to the Director General of SDPPI, Kominfo, the webinar was also filled with speakers from the Head of the National Research and Innovation Agency, LT. Handoko and the Ministry of Industry’s Director General of Metal, Machinery, Transportation Equipment and Electronics, Taufiek Bawazier. Also present were representatives of the 5G ecosystem, including from Telkomsel, PT. Independent Facility Management (TSM); ShintaVR; Indonesian Internet of Things Association (ASIOTI); and Schneider Electric. (hm.ys)