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This article is the second of a three-part series. You can read Part 1 and Part 3 here.
Digital transformation is essential for Indonesia’s strategy to become a tech-driven, globally competitive economy, aligning with the Digital Vision 2045 led by the Ministry of Communication and Information under the Indonesia Emas 2045 programme.
This vision aims to enhance productivity, inclusivity, and service delivery by rethinking processes, strengthening governance, and empowering citizens. The goal is to embed digital solutions throughout the economy to build a knowledge-driven society for sustainable development, with aspirations to rank as the fifth-largest economy by 2045 and achieve a 6.2% growth target.
However, Indonesia faces challenges due to legacy systems that are costly and rigid, hindering infrastructure upgrades. A Ministry report revealed that many cyber incidents in 2024 were linked to these outdated systems, with a major breach affecting over 40 agencies. Such incidents pose significant risks to national security and public trust, underscoring the urgent need for a proactive cybersecurity approach.
Investing in modern infrastructure will yield long-term benefits, enhancing productivity, cost-efficiency, and security. Transitioning to scalable technologies will improve performance across public and private sectors, enabling adaptability to future changes.
Indonesia should also explore open source solutions to address legacy challenges, as these technologies are practical and cost-effective, fostering collaboration to identify and fix security vulnerabilities.
By adopting open source, Indonesia can move beyond outdated systems and leverage innovations that promote economic and social development while strengthening cybersecurity through advanced measures like encryption and real-time threat detection.
The OpenGov Breakfast Insight on 20 September 2024 at The Westin Jakarta explored critical strategies for accelerating application modernisation. The session focused on practical methods for migrating from legacy systems to modern infrastructure, highlighting how open source technologies can reduce costs, enhance flexibility, and improve cybersecurity.
The OpenGov Breakfast Insight provided practical insights for building resilient cybersecurity practices while fostering innovation. This dual approach helps organisations adapt to the rapidly evolving digital landscape and achieve their future strategic objectives.
Yudi Adicawarman, Commercial Sales Manager at Red Hat Indonesia, highlighted the transformative impact of open source technology on Indonesia’s digital landscape. Since it entered Indonesia in 2014, Red Hat has experienced substantial growth, particularly during the pandemic when many businesses transitioned from manual processes to digital applications.
Yudi highlighted the core philosophy of Red Hat as an open source company, “We adopt, we develop, and we provide enhanced support and features,” which sets it apart from proprietary software.
Red Hat’s core offerings, including Red Hat OpenShift, deliver a powerful platform for application development and deployment, facilitating access from local to national levels. The adoption of Red Hat solutions spans beyond government agencies to major banks, showcasing practical applications such as Wondr by BNI and Livin’ by Mandiri.
Ansible is an open source IT automation engine that automates tasks such as provisioning, configuration management, and application deployment. Free to use and supported by thousands of contributors, it enhances operational efficiency by replacing manual processes in server and network management.
The Red HatAnsible Automation Platform integrates various upstream projects into a cohesive, secure enterprise solution, delivering a comprehensive automation experience for cross-functional teams.
Red Hat is poised for rapid growth, with systems like SAKTI expected to expand to 384,000 users, significantly enhancing data quality and integrity across government agencies.
Yudi explained that in the journey toward microservices, Red Hat offers several approaches, including rehosting and re-platforming legacy applications in PaaS environments to unlock new capabilities.
This approach enhances integration between old and new systems while maintaining stability. The benefits include reusing existing code, minimising risk, and providing enterprise-level support for scalability, resulting in faster time-to-market – a crucial advantage in today’s competitive landscape.
Red Hat’s solutions, such as the OpenShift Container Platform and API management, have been effectively implemented in initiatives like Online Single Submission, SAKTI, JMO Mobile, and ATR/BPN.
By highlighting specific case studies, Yudi showcased the enhanced efficiency and user accessibility gained from their solutions. “We opted to re-host the application, enabling us to scale from thousands to hundreds of thousands of users, making it accessible to ministries and foreign embassies.”
This adaptability and focus on community-driven innovation encapsulate Red Hat’s mission to empower organisations across Indonesia on their digital transformation journeys.
“We draw from the community, enhance our offerings, and deliver exceptional support,” he affirmed, highlighting Red Hat’s collaborative approach to providing enterprise-level solutions for both large and small organisations. “If we are alone, maybe we can do it faster. But if we are together, we can go further.”
With Red Hat Enterprise Open Source, organisations gain robust support, security resources, partner ecosystems, lifecycle flexibility, and proactive analytics, all of which contribute to improved performance and resilience.
He urged attendees to use the event as a chance to connect, share experiences, and acquire new knowledge. “This forum is about making new friends and gaining insights. Fostering a sense of community and collaboration among yourselves.”
He recognises the varied needs and experiences of organisations as they navigate their digital transformation journeys. He appreciates that participants are at different stages of progress, with some actively leading initiatives while others are just beginning to explore available tools.
Yudi acknowledged the challenges that many organisations face in adopting new technologies, particularly in effectively leveraging AI. He emphasised the importance of seeking assistance, reassuring attendees that Red Hat, with its deep experience, is open to help.
He acknowledged the importance of collaboration, highlighting Red Hat’s commitment not just to deploying solutions but also to working with other institutions to influence policy when needed. Ultimately, Red Hat’s mission is to bridge gaps and foster a spirit of partnership and community throughout the journey of application modernisation and digital transformation.
“Whatever the status – whether you’re already using Red Hat or starting from scratch – it’s not about being correct or wrong,” he stated. “Be reassured that our extensive knowledge across industries means support is available and this is further strengthened by insights gained from our work with other customers, including institutions like BCA.”
Mohit echoed Yudi Adicawarman’s key points, underscoring that the journey toward effectively leveraging open source technology starts with hands-on experimentation and a thorough understanding of its potential benefits.
He urged attendees to take the initiative by exploring the wealth of resources at their disposal, such as downloading relevant software and conducting their own proof of concepts (POCs). By embracing this exploratory mindset, organisations can unlock new opportunities for innovation and growth.
By engaging in hands-on experimentation, organisations can better understand the capabilities of open source solutions and assess their potential benefits. This proactive approach not only fosters innovation but also equips teams with the insights needed to make informed decisions about integrating these technologies into their operations.
Mohit is confident in the remarkable speed at which open source solutions can drive innovation. He believes that once organisations realise the potential of open source solutions to accelerate innovation, they must engage with open source vendors, Like Red Hat, for support.
This article is the second of a three-part series. You can read Part 1 and Part 3 here.
