The Indonesian Express
To promote digital transformation in the Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) sector, Indibiz, a digital solutions ecosystem from Telkom Indonesia, along with Digiserve and Microsoft, hosted an exclusive event called "Microsoft 365 Solutions for SME." This event took place at Aroem Ballroom in Jakarta, gathering 100 SME customers from various industries. This collaborative event by Indibiz, Digiserve, and Microsoft reflects their commitment to advancing digital transformation for SMEs in Indonesia. It provided a platform for participants to discuss, learn, and build closer collaborations. In addition to product presentations and demonstrations, attendees had the chance to engage directly with experts from Telkom, Digiserve, and Microsoft. The main goal of this event was to educate and empower business owners to enhance productivity and collaboration through Microsoft 365 solutions, now available within the Indibiz ecosystem. With a hands-on approach and in-depth explanations, the event aimed to showcase how technology can transform work in the digital age and serve as a comprehensive solution to support SME productivity. In his speech, Buddy Restiady, Acting President Director of Digiserve, emphasized that digital transformation is no longer an option but a necessity for businesses. "Companies that can optimally leverage technology will have a stronger competitive edge in the market," he stated in an official release on Friday (November 29). Buddy's remarks align with research from Forrester on Microsoft, indicating that the implementation of Microsoft 365 can significantly impact SMEs. Users can boost their productivity by up to 15% with an easy-to-use interface, while IT problem resolution time can be reduced by 75% thanks to integrated tools. Additionally, consolidating various tech solutions into one efficient platform can save up to 35% per user. Using Microsoft 365 within the Indibiz ecosystem not only enhances productivity but also improves customer data security. Microsoft 365 for Business includes advanced security features like Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), protection against phishing, spam, and malware for emails, as well as preset security policies. With its top features, Microsoft 365 not only boosts efficiency but also provides cost-effective solutions for SMEs to manage and grow their businesses with maximum protection. "Security is the foundation of trust. We want to ensure our customers can run their businesses worry-free, allowing them to focus on what truly matters, like growth and innovation," Buddy added. E. Kurniawan, EVP of Telkom Regional 2, explained that the partnership with Microsoft through Digiserve enhances the digital solution ecosystem of Indibiz. This opportunity can be leveraged by business players to further increase their productivity. "This collaboration with Microsoft reflects our shared commitment to provide maximum digital solution benefits, helping to boost our customers' business productivity. As productivity rises, more opportunities can be created, and the hope of advancing businesses can be realized," Kurniawan continued. Indibiz, Digiserve, and Microsoft are dedicated to being trusted partners in the digital transformation journey of SMEs. With world-class solutions, expert support services, and reliable technology infrastructure, these three companies aim to help Indonesian SMEs achieve success in the digital era.