Jakarta –
The Starlink satellite is considered to be able to provide equal distribution of internet access in Indonesia, namely because it can provide internet connections to remote areas.
However, in line with encouraging service inclusivity, global industry players need to implement technology transfer, where manufacturing processes, facilities, human resources, technology and research related to high technology such as Starlink can be implemented.
So that Indonesia can not only enjoy Starlink services but can also build its own commercial satellites in the future. This was agreed by Dr.rer.pol Eko Agus Prasetio, ST, MBA, CIP who is the Head of Management of Technology (MoT) Laboratory, School of Business and Management, Bandung Institute of Technology (MoTLab, SBM – ITB).
“Currently the satellite industry is growing rapidly with the presence of the government’s Satria-1, Elon Musk’s Starlink, and several plans to develop high capacity satellites in the future. This requires continuity and collaboration in providing internet services in Indonesia, especially in blank spot areas. “Collaboration between parties prioritizes the interests of the country in order to encourage equitable digital economic development,” said Eko.
“Technology transfer is not something new, as we see China’s progress, one of which is caused by its technology transfer policy. Indonesia is currently still learning to apply high-level technology, but with the technology transfer policy from Starlink, Indonesia will be able to have independence in the future,” added the man. who wrote the book Technology Transfer and Innovation for Business Transformation.
Through technology transfer from Starlink and collaboration with local organizers, we will have a bright future for technological advancement. The concept of technology transfer is in line with the mandate of the President of the Republic of Indonesia in the formulation of the Job Creation Law which has been formulated by the Government since 2020 which aims to encourage downstream industry in Indonesia.
Technology transfer and industrial downstreaming are not only about creating business entities in Indonesia, but are also accompanied by equipment development, human resource development, and research and development.
“Technology transfer is a long-term investment, where currently we, who are consumers of satellite services, can create and develop commercial satellites in the future. Investments that are only in the form of “fresh money” are not as attractive as investments that apply the principle of technology transfer,” he added.
“What also needs to be considered is that in maintaining the balance and absorption of human and technological resources, every party doing business in Indonesia must pay attention to, implement and maximize the level of domestic components (TKDN) of at least 35%, especially for industries with high technology, it is hoped that “TKDN is far above that figure,” concluded Eko.
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2023-09-28 07:35:35
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