Telkomsel's Interest In Big Investing In Gojek

JAKARTA - Gojek has just received fresh funds worth 150 United States (US) dollars or the equivalent of IDR 2.1 trillion from Telkomsel. Then what is the attraction of the two of them to collaborate.

Both Gojek and Telkomsel argue that this investment is to accelerate digital transformation in the country. Where Gojek and its services have reached millions of consumers and partners throughout Southeast Asia.

"We are very proud to be able to expand our strategic collaboration with Telkomsel as the biggest player in the telecommunications industry. This collaboration will reach hundreds of millions of Indonesians, including consumers, driver partners and MSME partners, so that they can take part in enjoying the benefits of the digital economy," said Co-CEO Gojek. Group, Andre Soelistyo in an official statement received by VOI, Tuesday, November 17.

Following up the collaboration between Gojek and Telkomsel, which has offered affordable data packages to Gojek driver partners since 2018. This collaboration will open up opportunities and take advantage of others on a larger scale.

On the user side, it is hoped that some initiatives will provide more benefits and convenience from the products offered. Including innovative programs that can provide cost savings such as promotions and product bundling.

Not only that, the two technology giants will also collaborate in the field of digital lifestyles and develop digital advertising technology that can be utilized by businesses at various business scales.

In addition, Gojek and Telkomsel also collaborate in the field of talent empowerment through the exchange of experiences and professional skills development programs as an effort to improve technological human resources in Indonesia.

"This collaboration is also in line with TelkomGroup's vision and mission to orchestrate the strategy of strengthening synergy value that has been running between the two companies, which will have a positive impact and strengthen TelkomGroup's business portfolio in accelerating the digital economy in Indonesia," said President Director of Telkom Indonesia, Ririek Adriansyah.

For the record, Telkomsel believes that this collaboration with Gojek will also complement Telkomsel's transformation strategy in developing digital service businesses, in addition to strengthening the capacity and quality of human resources, especially digital talents.