Telkom Indonesia, the largest telecommunications services company in Indonesia has signed an MoU with SK Telecom to develop new products and services on new business areas focusing on the Internet-of-Things(IoT) comprising smart city solutions as well as Lifeware(‘life’ + ‘hardware/software’) smart products, SK Telecom’s consumer-centric smart devices that add value and convenience to people’s lives.
Under the MoU, SK Telecom will provide its IoT platform ThingPlug to Telkom and share its knowhow in deployment and operation of LoRa networks with the aim to jointly develop IoT technologies and services that are tailored to the Indonesian market/customers.
SK Telecom and Telkom also agreed to collaborate in the development of cloud-based TV services/solutions for Telkom customers by utilizing SK Telecom’s media solution ‘Cloud Streaming'.
Lee Eung-sang, Executive Vice President and Head of Global Business Division of SK Telecom
Through the MOU, SK Telecom will work closely with Telkom to develop mutually-beneficial business opportunities in diverse areas including IoT, smart city and media. Building on this partnership, the two companies will continue to make joint efforts to expand their presence beyond the Indonesian market.