IBM's Cloud platform - IBM Bluemix will serve Indonesia


the world's fourth most populous country Indonesia has entered 5 years partnership with IBM to develop and deliver solutions on the IBM Cloud to help businesses streamline processes and improve productivity. The deal was announced on 11 March 2106 is valued at about $200 million between IBM and Indosat Ooredoo, one of Indonesia's largest telecommunications and services provider.
Indosat Ooredoo and IBM will build an integrated command center to serve local clients of both companies by monitoring and managing their operations and information technology, and building IT skills and capabilities in Indonesia. IBM will also help Indosat Ooredoo transform its own IT operations, improving overall client experience and supporting the rapid development of new telecommunications services in the country.

IBM & Indosat Ooredoo's subsidiary, Lintasarta, will jointly develop and deliver cloud-based solutions, powered by IBM Cloud, to help Indonesian businesses drive innovation and agility, streamline their processes and improve productivity. Indonesian clients of Indosat Ooredoo and IBM will be able to access jointly developed cloud-based solutions built on IBM's Cloud platform -- IBM Bluemix -- accelerating collaboration and automation of software delivery and infrastructure changes.
“Indonesia has one of the world's most rapidly growing economies, and the use of smart mobile devices is becoming pervasive, opening up enormous opportunities for local businesses - so we are excited to be working with Indosat Ooredoo and Lintasarta to help clients tap into the power and flexibility of cloud-based solutions and digitally transform their businesses" said Martin Jetter, senior vice president, IBM Global Technology Services. 
"Our customers in both telecommunications and IT services are going to benefit from this relationship through improved access to world class offerings and services," said Alexander Rusli, President and CEO of Indosat Ooredoo. "We will be able to bring a greater range of higher value services to market more rapidly, with the confidence of knowing that we are collaborating with one of the world's largest and most innovative technology companies. This landmark alliance will reshape the local market and help Indonesian customers and organizations tap into the most advanced technology available anywhere in the world."
"Working together, Lintasarta and IBM will accelerate the adoption of cloud-based solutions in Indonesia, helping local organizations increase their efficiency and ability to rapidly expand," said Arya Damar, President Director of Lintasarta, an Indosat Ooredoo subsidiary that will help build the joint data center.

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