Support Indonesia's Digital Ecosystem Development, XL Axiata And Cisco Cooperation To Prepare 5G And Cloud Networks For IOT

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JAKARTA - PT XL Axiata Tbk (XL Axiata) and Cisco signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in collaboration to prepare 5G networks as well as cloud infrastructure for Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. Through this collaboration, XL Axiata's network capabilities will be improved by using end-to-end automation and optical networks to support companies in converting existing networks into 5G ready networks, as well as strengthening Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity services.

The signing of the cooperation between the two parties took place on the sidelines of the Mobile World Congress 2023 arena at Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, January 28, respectively by Yessie D Yosetya, Director & Chief Digital Transformation and Enterprise Business Officer XL Axiata and Sanjay Kaul, President, Service Provider, Asia Pacific & Japan Cisco.

Yessie said rearranging the mobile network was at the heart of XL Axiata's strategy to move forward at full speed by leveraging the Cisco Routed Optical Networking and Automation.

"This also shows our efforts to take advantage of technological innovation in each layer. We know that Cisco will be one of the keys to our success in the future, through every phase needed by implementing this new technology and aligning it with XL Axiata's business goals," Yessie said in a statement, Wednesday, March 1.

Yessie added, the development of the IoT solution from the collaboration between XL and Cisco will provide solutions that match market needs in Indonesia, especially corporate customers.

"Through XL Axiata Business Solutions, we will provide the best integrated ICT solution for both customers with international industrial standards that can increase the productivity or efficiency of the company," he explained.

XL Axiata currently has more than 57 million customers spread across Indonesia, with a very wide network serving more than 61,000 villages, 5,700 sub-districts, and 469 regencies/cities across 34 provinces throughout Indonesia. Meanwhile, Cisco is known as one of the world's leaders in internet technology which includes the development of IoT services in many countries. One of them is a new service IoT solution that can spur digital transformation in various industries.

Meanwhile, Sanjay Kaul said, Cisco and XL Axiata are on track to deeply change the way network infrastructure is built, in order to connect as many people as possible to quality internet services.

"XL Axiata continues to mark an important milestone for bringing its network to its next level, and together we are showing internet blueprints for the future to support improving wireless and cloud service experience," said Sanjay.

XL Axiata continues to increase its network capacity through data-based strategies and investments in cutting-edge innovations. Following the implementation of Cisco Ultra Traffic Optimization in 2022, XL Axiata will also implement automation to handle multi-layer domains across IP and optical, and multi-deployment across service areas spread across various parts of Indonesia. By implementing the Routed Optical Networking Cisco solution, XL Axiata has the potential to save up to 45 percent of power and up to 70 percent for real estate/space for equipment.

With the implementation of Automation and Cisco Routed Optical Networking, XL Axiata plans to expand the strong IoT network's ability to support various industries including finance, retail and government.

The transition to Routed Optical Networking will help XL Axiata improve network resilience and support a series of Service Level Agreements (SLA) which is the foundation for future 5G services. With Cisco Routed Optical Networking, XL Axiata can consolidate coherent Plugable optics into routers, which allows the entire network to become more automated to deploy services more quickly (from 100 days to 40 days).

In addition, other benefits include saving a significant total ownership fee of up to 45 percent of the network equipment consolidation from IP and optics, power consumption, real estate, and at the same time optimizing OpEx through automation.