Telkomsel Cooperates With Schneider Electric For 5G Network In Batam

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JAKARTA - After officially deploying 5G in Indonesia, this time, Telkomsel has formed a partnership with Schneider Electric to accelerate digital transformation (DX) and Industry 4.0 in Indonesia. This collaboration includes 5G service infrastructure in Batam.

"This collaborative effort is a clear proof of our commitment in presenting an appropriate Telkomsel 5G service ecosystem by collaborating with stakeholders, especially players in the industry," said Senior Vice President Enterprise Account Management Telkomsel, Dharma Simorangkir in his official statement, Wednesday, June 16.

Plant Director of Plant Electronic Schneider Electric Manufacturing Batam, Kodrat Sutarhadiyanto said, this collaboration will support Schneider Electric's efforts to become a leader in Industry 4.0 in Indonesia.

"For this reason, we chose Telkomsel as a trusted partner in supporting these efforts by providing 5G technology-based solutions to accelerate the digital transformation of our smart factory in Batam," said Sutarhadiyanto.

Through the signing of this memorandum of understanding, Telkomsel - Schneider Electric will run several 5G utilization programs in the industry. First, presenting a live streaming virtual tour feature of Schneider Electric's smart factory in Batam so that global partners can visit smart factories from various parts of the world.

Second, presenting the EcoStruxure™ Augmented Operator Advisor technology in the form of implementing augmented reality using a device (tablet) connected to a 5G network to assist technicians in remote maintenance activities.

Third, the application of the EcoStruxure™ Machine Advisor system that connects IoT connected products (sensors & drives) with online dashboard monitoring machine fleet management, so that the production process can be monitored in real-time through the available dashboards.

"We really appreciate the collaborative steps taken by Telkomsel and Schneider Electric in the use of 5G technology to support the nation's progress by presenting revolutionary technology that can significantly increase productivity and efficiency," said Director of the Electronics and Telematics Industry Ministry of Industry of the Republic of Indonesia, Ali Murtopo Simbolon

This collaborative effort is the initial stage of developing Telkomsel 5G products and services for the industrial world. Telkomsel continues to present the best 5G experience for industry players to accelerate the digital transformation of industry 4.0 in Indonesia.