Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH), in collaboration with Nokia and NVIDIA, has initiated a research center in Surabaya that concentrates on developing AI-powered radio access networks (RAN). This project marks the first Nokia-NVIDIA AI-RAN research site in Asia and is aimed at fostering AI-integrated telecommunications networks. It aligns with Indonesia’s Golden Indonesia Vision 2045 which is focused on promoting digital transformation and nurturing local AI talent.
The research center comprises Nokia’s advanced RAN technologies, NVIDIA’s accelerated computing platforms, and IOH’s commercial network, creating AI-driven network capabilities. It will also connect to IOH’s current NVIDIA-powered sovereign AI Factory, which acts as a distributed computing hub. This hub will enhance network performance, improve energy efficiency and increase scalability, all while bringing AI closer to users.
The research and development at the center will focus on AI-driven optimization for wireless networks, utilizing AI/ML-powered radio signal processing techniques. It will support AI and RAN workloads on the NVIDIA Aerial RAN Computer 1 (ARC-1). It is expected to prepare the ground for commercial-grade AI-RAN deployment using NVIDIA ARC-Pro and Nokia CUDA-accelerated anyRAN software. These technologies aim to deliver more dynamic, adaptable, and intelligent mobile networks for IOH customers.
IOH, Nokia, and NVIDIA are planning to establish an “AI Grid” that connects IOH’s central AI Factory with AI-RAN hubs across Indonesia. The grid is designed to host AI applications from data centers to distributed 5G networks, enabling broader access to AI-powered services for millions of Indonesians.
IOH’s Aivolusi5G strategy is supported by the AI-RAN Research Center with the aim to provide intelligent connectivity for individuals and businesses. It plans to unlock AI-powered applications across sectors such as education, agriculture, and healthcare, transforming how Indonesians learn, work, and live.
The center will serve as a hub to foster Indonesia’s next generation of AI and telecom specialists through hands-on research, mentorship, and training. This effort aligns with Indonesia’s ambition to become among the top five economies globally by 2045.
What is the role of the AI-RAN Research Center in Surabaya?
The AI-RAN Research Center, a collaboration between IOH, Nokia, and NVIDIA, focuses on developing AI-powered radio access networks (RAN). It’s designed to foster AI-integrated telecommunications networks and nurture local AI talent.
What are the AI-RAN Research Center’s areas of focus?
The center will focus on developing AI-driven optimization for wireless networks, utilizing AI/ML-powered radio signal processing techniques. The goal is to deliver more dynamic, adaptable, and intelligent mobile networks for IOH customers.
How does the AI-RAN Research Center align with Indonesia’s future goals?
The center aligns with Indonesia’s Golden Indonesia Vision 2045, which aims to promote digital transformation and nurture AI talent. It also supports Indonesia’s ambition to become among the top five economies globally by 2045.
