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Indonesia’s Engineers Optimize Capabilities and Roles amid 5G Implementation to Develop Digital Economy

On the backdrop of the extensive 5G technology commercial services, coupled with the surge in the next-gen technology uses, such as Cloud, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning, and the Internet of Things in Indonesia, all stakeholders and entire ICT ecosystem are facing the rising demand of more capable and competent human resources.

Professionals from Indonesia’s electro engineers find themselves at the center stage of the rapid-growing ecosystem. They are required to assume a greater role in supporting digital transformation and digital economy development through the technology mastery and adoption. This becomes the main topic in the virtual webinar organized by the Ministry of Communication and Informatics along with the Indonesian Electro Engineering Association – Vocational Board (BKE PII) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Indonesia Section, themed, “5G and The Roles of Electro Engineers in Developing Indonesia’s Digital Economy.” 

As one of the keynote speakers, Chief of the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Laksana Tri Handoko, said, “The main goal is not to pursue or take control of digital technologies and innovations, but most importantly, ensuring that the greatest benefits are derived the shift towards digital and changing attitudes and ways of doing business. These open up new opportunities to accelerate economic growth and equality as well as address emerging challenges. Digital transformation especially unlocks opportunities to develop the creative economy, which is democratized and accessible to all.”

Similarly, Director General of Post and Informatics Resources and Equipment, Ministry of Communication and Informatics, Dr. Ir. Ismail M.T, said, “By utilizing 5G technology, we hope that a broad spectrum of connectivity is freed up to accelerate the four pillars of digital transformation: digital infrastructure that connects the entire society without exception, digital transformation at the government level to support public services, digital transformation of the economy to create an economic leapfrog, and mass technology utilization for the people.”

Meanwhile, Director General of Metals, Machinery, Transport, and Electronics Industries, Ministry of Industry, Dr. Ir. Taufik Bawazier M.si, remarked, “As with the previous Industrial Revolutions, the key to the era of digital revolution is the speed at which one adapts to change. The expected outcomes of digitalization are efficiency, increasing productivity, and resilience of the national economy as we move towards Making Indonesia 4.0 in line with the government’s priority. The human element is the most important element of 5G utilization. They should be developed to take advantage of digital technologies as well as possible.

Head of Government Relationship IEEE Indonesia Section/Head of Regulation and Policy BKE PII, Dr. Ir. Denny Setiawan, ST., MT., IPM,  said that support and commitment from multiple stakeholders, including Huawei, as leading global technology provider, can help develop the local ecosystem and brings much needed cutting-edge technologies and benchmarks for all stakeholders. 

Huawei Indonesia highlights the significance of educating the general public, including electro engineers, about huge potentials and opportunities being brought from the convergence of the 5G and other frontier technologies. It also underlines the urgency of educating the related industries in the 5G ecosystem development to adapt and flourish as industry go digital. 

“Countries around the world are coming to see digital economy as a new growth engine, while industries enters a cycle of digitization that opens up new possibilities. Going forward, the synergy of the three: supply, demand and experience, will be key factors to drive the ecosystem’s digital transformation,” said Mohamad Rosidi, Director ICT Strategy & Business, Huawei Indonesia. “Amid accelerated development in 5G deployment and use cases across industries, from smart medicine, education, smart ports to mining, as well as immersive experience and new services to bring business successes, it is of paramount importance to develop cybersecurity standards on 5G to ensure secure network, information and experience. Trust in cybersecurity has become a major global concern as the world becomes more digital. Huawei believes that trust must be based on verifiable facts, which should in turn be based on shared standards between vendors, operators, supervisory authorities, and other stakeholders. We believe that this is an effective way to build trust in the digital era.”

Meanwhile, Chairman of the IEEE Indonesia section, Dr. Ing. Wahyudi Hasbi, said that the role of Indonesian engineers was becoming increasingly crucial in the digital transformation process in line with the direction of the Government of Indonesia to actively produce reliable and competitive technology. It is hoped that in the future, the spirit of collaboration can be strengthened between the government, professional organizations, communities, media and industry, including Huawei, to encourage digital transformation towards economic improvement in the midst of a pandemic.

Chairman of the Indonesian Electro Engineering Association – Vocational Board (BKE PII), Ir. David Bangun, M. Eng., IPU, said the year 2021 was a momentum to test the catalytic effect of 5G technology for the advancement of Indonesia's digital transformation as a whole after various preparations and exhibitions in previous years involving various operators and technology providers including Huawei. In this 5G implementation, such a pentahelix framework, which involves various stakeholders, is very important to ensure quantity, quality and engagement for the success of digital transformation.