\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJakarta (ANTARA) – Digital transformation, including the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing by state-owned enterprises (SOEs), is a strategic step to boost innovation and economic growth, Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs, Nezar Patria, said.<\/p>\n
\u201cDigital transformation is not just about exchanging ideas, but also creating concrete and strategic steps to encourage technological innovation that has a direct impact on productivity and public services,\u201d he added in a written statement received here on Thursday.<\/p>\n
He informed that the government supports the adoption of new technologies such as AI, Big Data, and cloud computing by SOEs.<\/p>\n
\u201cAI supported by Big Data and the cloud will help SOEs improve strategic planning processes, risk mitigation, service security, and financial optimization,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
However, he noted that national digital transformation is still facing several challenges.<\/p>\n
According to data from the Oxford Government AI Readiness Index, Indonesia is still grappling with digital infrastructure gaps, weak data governance and security, and a lack of public-private collaboration.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere are still gaps in the provision of equitable digital infrastructure. Data governance and security are also a shared responsibility. At the same time, stronger collaboration with the private sector is urgently needed to drive innovation,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Therefore, Patria called for synergy between the government, especially SOEs, and the private sector to accelerate the adoption of new technologies, including AI, in various public service sectors.<\/p>\n
This would also involve ensuring interoperability between applications across ministries and agencies to create robust and integrated electronic services.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe government continues to push for regulations that support data transparency, build digital infrastructure for the entire national AI ecosystem, and develop strategies for cross-sector AI adoption,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He made that statement at the CXO expert series forum for SOEs. He lauded the forum as a manifestation of concrete support for increasing the digital readiness of SOEs amid rapid technological disruption. <\/p>\n
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