Microsoft has announced plans to invest $1.7 billion in Indonesia over the next four years, with a focus on expanding cloud services and Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure. The announcement was made by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella during his visit to Jakarta on Tuesday, marking the first stop on his Southeast Asian tour.
Microsoft will invest $1.7 billion to build out cloud computing and AI infrastructure in Indonesia, betting on Southeast Asia’s biggest economy to spur growth https://t.co/XTb1B39MZp
— Bloomberg (@business) April 30, 2024
Nadella emphasized that this investment would bring modern AI technology to Indonesia, further integrating the country into the digital economy. Nadella said,
The Microsoft CEO also met with outgoing President Joko Widodo and his cabinet ministers, where discussions centered around joint AI research and talent development.
Communications Minister Budi Arie Setiadi revealed that the president suggested Microsoft consider basing its data centers on the island of Bali or in Nusantara, Indonesia’s upcoming capital city on the island of Borneo.
In addition to infrastructure development, Microsoft aims to provide comprehensive AI training for 2.5 million people across Southeast Asia by 2025, including 840,000 in Indonesia.
This initiative seeks to foster AI literacy and technical skills among the region’s population, strengthening Southeast Asia’s role in the global tech industry. People over the internet regarded for Indonesia’s Cloud and Generative AI capabilities,
Investing in Indonesia’s cloud and AI capabilities is a significant step towards enhancing the country’s technological infrastructure and driving innovation.
— Tomer Rozenberg (@RozenbergTomer) April 30, 2024
Nadella’s visit comes in the context of significant technological advancements in the region. Notably, Apple CEO Tim Cook recently visited Indonesia to explore the potential for manufacturing facilities in the country.
This emphasizes Indonesia’s growing significance as a hub for technology investment, thanks to its large, tech-savvy population.
The announcement also follows Microsoft’s strong third-quarter performance, driven by gains from AI adoption in its cloud services. This investment, along with recent ventures in Japan and the UAE, further underscores Microsoft’s commitment to global AI development.
The Indonesian market presents substantial opportunities for technological advancement and investment, positioning the Southeast Asian nation as a key player in the global tech industry.
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