Denpasar — The Provincial Government of Bali continues to accelerate its regional digital transformation efforts. On Thursday (27/11), Bali Governor Wayan Koster received the Board of Directors of PT Telkom Indonesia at Jayasabha, Denpasar. The meeting marked a strategic moment to enhance collaboration in strengthening connectivity, information security, and the development of AI-based technologies.
Veranita Yosephine Sinaga, Director of Enterprise & Business Service at PT Telkom Indonesia, reaffirmed Telkom’s strong commitment to partnering with the Bali Provincial Government across multiple digitalization programs. She opened her remarks by introducing herself and expressing her pride in meeting again with her senior as fellow alumni of ITB.
“We are ready to synergize with the Bali Government. Telkom continues to advance connectivity, technology, and AI-powered digital platforms. We are investing heavily in talent and technology, and government initiatives are essential to strengthen the ecosystem. We offer our full support,” Veranita stated.
During the meeting, Telkom emphasized its support for strategic projects of the Bali Provincial Government, including the Turyapada Tower, which Telkom described as a unique communication infrastructure situated at high elevation with remarkable natural panoramas.
“We fully support the Turyapada Tower, including transmission aspects in coordination with Bali’s Communications Department. For the planned planetarium development in the area, we are also ready to collaborate,” she added.
Telkom is also preparing to install CCTV systems across the entire island of Bali as part of a regional integrated security system. A pilot project has already begun, utilizing AI technology capable of real-time disaster detection—such as water level monitoring, landslide potential assessment, and other environmental indicators that can be transmitted directly to the command center.
“We will follow up these initiatives together with Telkom headquarters,” Veranita concluded.
Governor Wayan Koster welcomed Telkom’s commitment and instructed that the synergy be strengthened in a structured manner together with the Bali Provincial Office of Communications, Informatics, and Statistics (Kominfos Bali).
“We will direct Telkom to enhance collaboration with Kominfos Bali. Whatever Telkom needs to support so that Bali’s digitalization and information systems improve, please plan thoroughly and continue through technical coordination,” the Governor stressed.
Governor Koster also highlighted Bali’s major ambition to achieve zero blank spots, ensuring 100 percent signal coverage across the island, including television broadcasts that can reach every corner of Bali without exception.
“The target must be clear. We must work together to ensure Bali achieves zero blank spots and that signal coverage reaches all areas. Television broadcasts must also be accessible to all residents across the island,” he said.
The meeting was also attended by the Head of Kominfos Bali, Gede Pramana, who will serve as the technical liaison for follow-up collaborations between the Bali Provincial Government and PT Telkom Indonesia.***
