Jakarta – As part of PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk strategic partnership with Microsoft in accelerating the digitalization of Indonesia, Telkomsigma has now been authorized as Microsoft Licensing Solutions Partner (LSP). The authorization, will empower Telkomsigma to drive digital transformation throughout various industry and segments across Indonesia, hence accelerating the nation’s progress towards becoming Digital Indonesia 2045.

As the B2B digital arm of Telkom Group, Telkomsigma has been strengthening its internal capabilities and competencies as Microsoft-certified IT experts over the past year. Its Microsoft LSP authorization is now hoped to increase customer engagement in various industry segments. To this end, Telkomsigma is ready to provide end-to-end solutions and managed services for Microsoft solutions. Including here are Modern Workplace solutions, Microsoft Azure cloud computing platform, Microsoft Dynamics 365 business application development, data security and cybersecurity solutions, Data & AI development, as well as digital application modernization. On top of those, Telkomsigma is also ready to provide hybrid cloud services for customers with high data security requirements.

In a longer run, Telkomsigma’s LSP authorization is also expected to accelerate the digital economy of Indonesia, especially by powering the digitalization of enterprise customers and government institutions who require Microsoft product licenses through "Enterprise Agreement" (EA) and "Microsoft Products and Services Agreement" (MPSA) with various models. This will create added value for all stakeholders, considering the technology optimization and operational excellence support for customers' businesses.

"Strengthened by TelkomGroup's IT infrastructure and support, Telkomsigma, as a B2X player whose services cover all business models, is committed to maintain customer trust. Through our innovation, competency building, internal capability reinforcement, more than 200 Microsoft-certified IT practitioners, and 24x7 IT support readiness, we are ready to assist and deliver our services and solutions to customers," said Tanto Suratno, Director of Business and Sales at Telkomsigma.

"By forming strategic partnerships with global partners, specifically with Microsoft, it will support us in actualizing Telkomsigma’s digital transformation and also expand the cloud business as an accelerator of Indonesia’s digital economy," he added.

Budi Setyawan Wijaya, Telkom's Strategic Portfolio Director said, “By having Telkomsigma as Microsoft LSP, Telkomsigma can accelerate the digitalization of the nation, especially in the government and large enterprises segments – be it within the state owned-enterprises or private sectors, with the support of Microsoft technology ecosystem. This strategic partnership is also supporting Telkom Group to provide optimal added value for all stakeholders. This is in line with Telkom’s vision to be the most preferred digital telco to empower the society.”

Linda Dwiyanti, Chief Partnership Officer, Microsoft Indonesia said, “Telkomsigma has been making a significant progress in advancing their digital services capabilities over the last year with Microsoft. This expansion of our long-term partnership with Telkom, of having Telkomsigma as a Microsoft Licensing Solutions Partner will empower more segments and industries in Indonesia to build on their digital acceleration. Together, we’re making technology accessible for everyone and powering Indonesia’s digital economy."

The cooperation between Telkomsigma and Microsoft is a response to realizing Telkomsigma’s position as the driving engine of Telkom Group in being the leader of B2B digital IT services and becoming the preferred digital transformation partner in Indonesia.