ZTE and XLSMART launched an innovation center to support the development of 5G-A and AI in Indonesia.
Located at ZTE Indonesia's office in The East Building, Kuningan area, South Jakarta, the center will serve as a practical platform to test real-world applications and explore new 5G-based business models across various industrial sectors in Indonesia.
The facility is also expected to provide an open platform for industry players, academic institutions, and ecosystem partners to collaboratively develop technology solutions tailored to the needs of the Indonesian market.
The launch was attended by senior representatives from the government and industry, including the Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital of the Republic of Indonesia (RI) Nezar Patria, Chinese Ambassador to Indonesia Wang Lutong, Chairman of Sinarmas Telecommunication & Technology Franky Oesman Widjaja, Senior Vice President (SVP) and President of ZTE Corporation for Asia-Pacific and Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Zhang Jianpeng.
Also present were Chairman of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia Sun Shangbin, Director of High-Speed Rail for KCIC Zhang Ming, and other members of the XLSMART management team.
The innovation center features several core technologies, including AI-based network optimization, low-latency 5G-Advanced connectivity, energy-efficient digital infrastructure, and research into future communication technologies, aimed at supporting Indonesia's digital transformation and strengthening the country's long-term connectivity roadmap.
Shurish Subbramaniam, director and chief technology officer of XLSMART, said the center marks a strategic step in XLSMART's efforts to strengthen Indonesia's digital ecosystem. He added that the partnership with ZTE will help accelerate the adoption of 5G-Advanced and AI technologies, while creating new business opportunities and enhancing Indonesia's digital competitiveness in the region.
Meanwhile, Richard Liang, president director of ZTE Indonesia, said Indonesia has significant potential for digital transformation in the ASEAN region. He said the center will combine ZTE's global innovation experience with local market insights to support the development of a more efficient, intelligent, and sustainable digital infrastructure for Indonesia.
ZTE and XLSMART stated that the innovation center is expected to become a regional reference for telecommunications innovation in ASEAN. The two companies also reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Indonesia's digital transformation through broader cross-sector cooperation.
