The race is on for Indonesian operators to expand 5G while continuing to optimize their extensive 4G networks. At the same time, they are looking to capture greater cost efficiency and operational agility through Open RAN, cloud-native technologies, and AI-driven network operations.
The flexibility and efficiency gains from cloud-native OSS, AI-driven operations and automation can help Indonesian operators address the unique economics of running networks across thousands of islands. By enabling zero-touch provisioning, lower opex and more efficient network operations, these technologies can support profitable coverage expansion at scale, including FWA 5G, while helping operators accelerate merger-integration synergies and modernization initiatives. At the same time, an AI-native approach can unlock new opportunities around enterprise services, including private 5G, cloud-native edge, GPU and AI workloads, and data services—creating a foundation for operators to evolve beyond connectivity and drive new sources of growth.
Rakuten’s mission is to contribute to society by creating value through innovation and entrepreneurship. With a diverse ecosystem of more than 70 services, Rakuten has transformed industries by driving digitalization, helping businesses reduce costs, accelerate operations, and build a sustainable competitive advantage.
Building on this experience, Rakuten Symphony is helping advance digital transformation across Asia-Pacific. Through partnerships and deployments across Asia Pacific (APAC)—including Malaysia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines, Rakuten Symphony is supporting the evolution of 4G/5G, Open RAN, private networks, automation and open interfaces. These collaborations are helping create more flexible, cost-efficient, and scalable networks while enabling operators and enterprises to unlock new services and build the digital infrastructure needed for the next phase of growth.
With the theme “Uniting Ecosystems to Drive Connected Progress,” BATIC+IgnitePRO 2026 (Aug 24–28 | Bali, Indonesia) will bring together telecom operators, hyperscalers, enterprises, regulators, and technology providers to explore how AI, cloud, connectivity, and next-generation infrastructure can accelerate digital transformation. The co-located enterprise event, IgnitePRO, will take this conversation further with its theme “Powering the Agentic Enterprise,” focusing on how organizations can responsibly adopt AI-driven, autonomous systems across four strategic pillars: Agentic Workforce, Trust, Architecture & Infrastructure of Tomorrow, and Ecosystem Collaboration.
Join Rakuten Symphony at BATIC + IgnitePRO 2026 and discover how we're helping telecom operators and enterprises modernize networks with AI, Cloud, Open RAN, and Automation.
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The conversation will also extend to the conference stage, where I’ll be joining the keynote panel “From Demand to Impact: The Next Phase of Cloud Innovation and Adoption in APAC” on 27 August at 10:25 AM (UTC+8) at Mangupura Hall, BICC.
My colleague Randhir Amarasinghe, Senior Sales Director, APAC, will also participate in the panel “From Pilot to Payoff: What It Actually Takes to Put Enterprise AI into Production” on 25 August at 9:40 AM (UTC+8) at Nusantara Ballroom, BICC. Together, these conversations will explore how organizations can move beyond technology pilots to deliver tangible outcomes.
Indonesia’s 5G opportunity is about more than expanding coverage—it’s about building networks that are more efficient, intelligent and ready for new sources of growth. Connect with our experts at BATIC + IgnitePRO 2026 to explore how Rakuten Symphony can help reduce Opex, simplify network operations, unlock new revenue opportunities and accelerate your AI, cloud and network transformation journey.
We look forward to seeing you in Bali, Indonesia!
