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Huawei Indonesia has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting cyber security knowledge sharing through the renewal of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cyber security cooperation on September 27, 2021.
Huawei Indonesia and Indonesia’s highest cyber security body National Cyber and Crypto Agency of the Republic of Indonesia (BSSN) sealed off a new, tripartite cooperation agreement (PKS) with Institut Teknologi Del (IT Del), said a press release on Sunday.
The signing ceremony was witnessed by Gen (ret) Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment of the Republic of Indonesia (Marves), Ren Zhengfei, Huawei CEO and Founder, Jeffery Liu, Huawei Asia Pacific president, and Jacky Chen, Huawei Indonesia CEO.
Minister Luhut also held a high-level discussion with Ren to mark a renewed collaboration and long-term commitment of the leading global ICT provider, especially in cyber security enhancement in Indonesia, the release read.
Expressing gratitude to Huawei Luhut said, “I am sure Huawei could make a significant contribution to Indonesia’s Green Development and Smart Future. In the next few years, the digital property will be one of the most valuable assets in the next generation.”
“Indonesia is a beautiful and great nation, boasting long coastal lines, a wealth of natural resources, and a wide variety of agricultural produce,” Ren spoke highly of Indonesia.
He opined that besides representing a large, untapped market for Indonesian exports, China also has a few examples of utilizing technology to improve vital operations.
BSSN Chief, Hinsa Siburian lauded Huawei for the close collaboration since the cooperation was inked in 2019.
In his welcome remark, Jacky Chen, Huawei Indonesia CEO, said, ”The renewal of the MoU marks a new milestone in our joint cyber security initiative as it will involve more universities and reach out wider public to benefit from this program.”
Nearly 7,000 government officials and civil servants have benefited from the collaboration between Huawei and BSSN since 2019 through various training activities, webinars, and joint programs, read the release.
Started with an office of five employees 21 years ago, Huawei Indonesia has grown to have over 2,000 employees, of whom 90 per cent are locals and therefore contribute to the local economy.
During the pandemic, it has launched a series of “I Do” campaigns to give back to the community, recognizing a need to create shared value and support economic, social, and environmental progress.
Under the “I Do Care” campaign, Huawei Indonesia provides relief aid for disaster victims and donations to the needy.
