TOKYO, July 27, 2017 - (Antara) - Fujitsu Limited has yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PT. Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk. regarding a two-year strategic partnership, in which they will pursue the co-creation of digital businesses that leverage advanced network infrastructure in Indonesia.
Based on the MoU, the two companies will move forward to apply cutting-edge technologies, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), to various fields, including smart cities, healthcare, manufacturing and logistics. Their joint initiatives will start from market research, planning and review of digital solutions that utilize the companies' respective strengths, and based on this groundwork, the development, verification, and co-creation of digital businesses.
The prevalence of smartphones and broadband networking that enables high-capacity communications have in recent years led to an enormous expansion in Internet usage in Indonesia. Being a country with a population of over 250 million, even further growth in the digitalization of society as a whole is expected.
Now, working toward this development of Indonesia's digital society, Fujitsu, which continues to provide information and communication technology (ICT) solutions worldwide with the knowledge cultivated from 80 years of experience in network systems, and Telekomunikasi Indonesia, the largest telecommunications services company in the country, have agreed to co-create digital businesses.
Based on this MoU, Fujitsu Limited and PT. Fujitsu Indonesia (Managing Director: Odi Handoko) will work together in partnership with Telekomunikasi Indonesia on the following initiatives:
1. Verification of technical specifications, systems, and service performance related to advanced technology and solutions, such as IoT
2. Assessment of business and service models, including market research
3. Concept verification
4. Service co-creation based on research and review
About Fujitsu Ltd
Fujitsu is the leading Japanese information and communication technology (ICT) company, offering a full range of technology products, solutions, and services. Approximately 155,000 Fujitsu people support customers in more than 100 countries. We use our experience and the power of ICT to shape the future of society with our customers. Fujitsu Limited (TSE: 6702) reported consolidated revenues of 4.5 trillion yen (US$40 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017. For more information, please see http://www.fujitsu.com.
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