The Indonesian Express
PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (Telkom) and Palo Alto Networks recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cybersecurity and other digital solutions for businesses in Indonesia. The signing took place at the Palo Alto Networks conference, Ignite on Tour, with Telkom's Strategic Portfolio Director Budi Setyawan Wijaya and Palo Alto Networks JAPAC President Simon Green in attendance. This partnership aims to speed up development and boost skills in cybersecurity and digital products. It will also allow Palo Alto Networks to leverage Telkom's infrastructure, including data centers, cloud services, and network infrastructure, to deliver cybersecurity solutions across Indonesia. Budi expressed excitement about the collaboration, stating, "We are thrilled about this partnership, which we believe will significantly enhance cybersecurity in Indonesia and strengthen Telkom's position in providing comprehensive digital solutions." FM Venusiana R, Director of Enterprise & Business Service at Telkom, added, “Working with Palo Alto Networks shows our commitment to delivering top-notch digital solutions to our customers, especially reliable cybersecurity solutions in today’s digital economy.” Beyond accelerating development, this partnership will focus on enhancing skills and creating additional cybersecurity solutions. Telkom and Palo Alto Networks will work together to offer comprehensive and integrated cybersecurity solutions to protect data, applications, and infrastructure, whether on-premise, in the cloud, or hybrid. This collaboration will also explore further opportunities by utilizing TelkomGroup's infrastructure, including data center services, cloud, and network infrastructure. Palo Alto Networks, a global leader in cybersecurity, is set to enhance TelkomGroup's IT service portfolio through this collaboration. Simon Green, President of Palo Alto Networks JAPAC, mentioned, "As a global cybersecurity leader, we are dedicated to delivering comprehensive security solutions and services for businesses. Telkom is committed to the nation's digital transformation agenda and boasts a robust network that reaches all areas and communities in Indonesia. We are honored to partner with them to secure Indonesia's digital future with AI-powered cybersecurity solutions." This partnership aims to provide innovative and effective cybersecurity solutions for the Indonesian market, strengthening defenses against cyber threats and supporting digital transformation across the country.