en.Wedoany.com Reported - In Jakarta, Telkom University and the National University of Singapore (NUS) signed a cooperation agreement on July 6, 2026, aimed at strengthening the digital talent ecosystem and fostering global innovation collaboration. The implementation ceremony was held at Telkom University's Jakarta campus, attended by Pujo Setio, Deputy Secretary for Business and Digital Economy Coordination at the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs of Indonesia; Seno Soemadji, Director of Strategy and Business Development at Telkom; Faizal Rochmad Djoemadi, Director of IT Digital at Telkom and Chairman of the Telkom Education Foundation; Prof. Bernard C Y Tan, Senior Vice Provost at NUS; Dr. Robert de Souza, Executive Director of the Logistics Institute at NUS; and Prof. Dr. Suyanto, Rector of Telkom University.
As the demand for globally competitive digital talent continues to grow, PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (Telkom) is strengthening the national digital talent and innovation ecosystem through strategic partnerships with world-renowned institutions. This collaboration is based on a Memorandum of Understanding previously finalized through a circular signing process. The scope of cooperation includes graduate certificate programs, student and faculty exchanges, joint research, and fields such as artificial intelligence, digital business, sustainability, the Internet of Things, cybersecurity, logistics and supply chain management, data centers, and cloud computing. These initiatives aim to expand knowledge exchange and research capabilities, cultivating talent that meets the demands of the digital industry.
This cooperation is a follow-up to an initiative by the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs of Indonesia, aimed at enhancing collaboration between Indonesia and Singapore in the digital economy and talent development. The initiative originated from a working visit by the Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs to Singapore in April 2026 and served as a catalyst for establishing a strategic partnership between TelU and NUS to boost Indonesia's human resource competitiveness in the digital economy era. NUS, ranked 8th in the 2026 QS World University Rankings, opens opportunities for Telkom University in areas including curriculum enhancement, faculty development, and applied research advancement.
Seno Soemadji, Director of Strategy and Business Development at Telkom, stated that this collaboration is part of building an innovation ecosystem connecting academia, industry, government, and global partners, aimed at accelerating the development of digital talent capable of competing on the international stage. He noted that digital transformation requires not only infrastructure and technology but also world-class talent and an innovation ecosystem. Seno believes that Telkom's role is not just as a digital service provider but as a coordinator linking academia, industry, government, and global partners, establishing a digital talent pipeline that supports the company's business needs through such collaborations.
Prof. Bernard C Y Tan, Senior Vice Provost at NUS, expressed his welcome for the partnership with Telkom University to jointly advance education, research, and innovation, stating that this partnership will unlock opportunities for knowledge exchange, talent development, and joint research. Prof. Dr. Suyanto, Rector of Telkom University, pointed out that Indonesia still needs more digital talent to support digital transformation. Through the collaboration with NUS, plans include launching programs such as academic exchanges, joint research, and community service to improve graduate quality and provide global experience relevant to industry needs.
