Wedoany.com Report-Nov. 13, Nokia and Nvidia have launched their first AI-RAN collaboration site in Asia, located in Indonesia, marking a milestone under the country’s Golden Indonesia Vision 2045. The facility is designed as a collaborative environment for engineers, researchers, and future digital leaders to develop AI-powered solutions, integrating Nokia’s RAN technologies with Nvidia’s accelerated computing platforms and Indosat’s commercial 5G network.
The AI-RAN infrastructure enables high-performance software-defined RAN and AI workloads on a single platform, leveraging Nvidia’s Aerial RAN Computer 1 (ARC-1). The facility also serves as a distributed computing extension of Indosat’s sovereign AI Factory, a national AI platform powered by Nvidia, creating an “AI Grid” that links datacentres and 5G nodes to deliver intelligence closer to users.
Nezar Patria, vice minister of communication and digital affairs, said: “The inauguration of the AI-RAN Research Centre marks a concrete step in strengthening Indonesia’s digital sovereignty. The collaboration between the government, industry, and global partners such as Indosat, Nokia, and Nvidia demonstrates that Indonesia is not merely a user but also a creator of AI technology. This initiative supports the acceleration of the Indonesia Emas 2045 vision by building an inclusive, secure, and globally competitive AI ecosystem.”
The research centre aims to foster AI-driven growth across multiple sectors including education, agriculture, and healthcare. Vikram Sinha, president director and CEO of Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison, commented: “As Indonesia accelerates its digital transformation, the AI-RAN Research Centre reflects Indosat’s larger purpose of empowering Indonesia. When connectivity meets compute, it creates intelligence, delivered at the edge, in a sovereign manner. This is how AI unlocks real impact, from personalised tutors for children in rural areas to precision farming powered by drones. Together with Nokia and Nvidia, we’re building the foundation for AI-driven growth that strengthens Indonesia’s digital future.”
From a network perspective, the AI-RAN architecture demonstrates how machine learning–based radio signal processing can optimise wireless network performance, energy efficiency, and scalability. Ronnie Vasishta, senior vice president of telecom at Nvidia, said: “The AI Grid is the biggest opportunity for telecom providers to make AI as ubiquitous as connectivity and distribute intelligence at scale by tapping into their nationwide wireless networks.”
Pallavi Mahajan, chief technology and AI officer at Nokia, added: “This initiative represents a major milestone in our journey toward the future of AI-native networks by bringing AI-powered intelligence into the hands of every Indonesian.”
The AI-RAN Research Centre is expected to serve as a platform for innovation, enabling Indonesia to advance digital sovereignty while supporting inclusive access to AI applications. By combining AI with edge computing and 5G, the initiative provides the capability to deliver real-time intelligence locally, helping the country strengthen its position as a creator of advanced digital technologies.
This collaboration between government, industry, and global technology partners highlights Indonesia’s strategy to develop a secure, efficient, and competitive AI ecosystem aligned with long-term national development goals.
