FPT Welcomes Ciputra Group Delegation to Explore Opportunities in the Indonesian Technology Market

Recently, the Chairman of Ciputra Group led a high-level delegation to FPT on a working visit to explore and promote collaboration opportunities in Indonesia's rapidly growing fields of AI and Cybersecurity.

Accordingly, FPT and the Ciputra delegation held a meeting to discuss their vision and strategic directions for cooperation. FPT's leadership team welcomed the Ciputra delegation, including FPT CEO Nguyen Van Khoa, FPT IS Chairman Tran Dang Hoa, FCI CEO Le Hong Viet, and FPT IS Global Division Director Chu Khanh Hoa. The Ciputra representatives included Mr. Candra Ciputra (Chairman of Ciputra Group), Mr. Antonius Tanan (Independent Board Member), and Mr. Susanto Djaja (Chairman of Metrodata, a Ciputra member company).

At the outset of the meeting, Candra Ciputra, Chairman of Metrodata, emphasized the growing demand for Cybersecurity and AI in Indonesia. He stated: "We hope to gain insights into FPT's technological capabilities, establish a partnership with your company, and expand our operations further into the Vietnamese market."

FPT CEO Nguyen Van Khoa spoke during the high-level meeting with the Ciputra Group.

In response, FPT CEO Nguyen Van Khoa remarked: "Globalization is at the heart of FPT's aspirations and spirit. Following this meeting, we aim to strengthen our strategic partnership with Ciputra, collaborating closely to make significant strides in the global market."

During the meeting, Mr. Doan Duy Lam, Director of Business Development at FPT IS Global Division, provided an overview of FPT's history and technological capabilities, highlighting the ecosystem of "Made by FPT" products. Mr. Candra Ciputra, representing an Indonesian technology enterprise, expressed admiration for FPT's scale and entrepreneurial spirit developed over the past 35 years. He also noted the striking parallels between the developmental journeys of FPT and Ciputra.

Metrodata representative, Mr. Sutedjo Tjahjadi, highlighted the company's extensive experience in ERP consulting. He remarked, "Metrodata's strength lies in our established and stable customer base, with 29 product distribution locations globally. Our current focus is developing additional valuable products and services for our clients."

On the same day afternoon, Metrodata held a high-level working session with FPT IS and FPT Smart Cloud (FCI). Recognizing AI as a crucial trend for enhancing business competitiveness, Metrodata and FCI engaged in discussions to explore collaborative opportunities for penetrating the Indonesian market. FCI CEO Le Hong Viet stated, "FPT.AI is a flagship product of FPT Smart Cloud, trusted by over 3,000 businesses across 15 countries. Notably, FPT.AI features a natural language processing model with high accuracy tailored to understand Bahasa Indonesia deeply for various applications. Our partnership with Metrodata underscores our dedication to innovation and our commitment to expanding collaboration to deliver world-class solutions and exceptional value to our customers."

FPT and Ciputra leaders presented souvenirs.

FPT IS and Metrodata also explored strategies for advancing technology services in Cybersecurity, aiming to strengthen their presence in the Indonesian market. FPT IS Chairman Tran Dang Hoa emphasized, "Cybersecurity is a top priority for global businesses, with the market projected to reach 200 million USD by 2029. Our collaboration will be pivotal in amplifying our combined strengths and developing technology products and services that achieve 'world-class' standards."

Previously, FPT and Metrodata signed a memorandum of cooperation, committing to advance technology applications and digital transformation, with a particular focus on AI. This collaboration aims to accelerate the achievement of "Indonesia Vision 2045." Leveraging FPT’s 30 years of experience supporting the development of the Vietnamese and regional economies, FPT IS and FPT are well-positioned to partner with Metrodata in delivering competitive products to the international market.

During their visit to FPT, the Metrodata delegation toured FPT University, FPT Tower, and the Data Center. They also explored FPT's work areas and were introduced to innovative products and solutions, including akaBot and akaVerse, showcasing FPT's advanced technologies and cutting-edge developments.

Ciputra Group, established by Mr. Ciputra and his family in 1981, is a prominent multi-industry corporation in Indonesia. With over 100 member companies globally, Ciputra Group operates in various sectors, including real estate, healthcare, education, and the arts. The Group focuses on developing large-scale, integrated projects that combine residential, entertainment, and multifunctional complexes, such as hotels, shopping centers, and offices.

Metrodata Electronics Tbk, a member of Ciputra Group, is a leading IT company in Indonesia. The company specializes in IT distribution for partners and solution providers and manages its e-commerce platforms. Metrodata has a presence in 150 cities across Indonesia, boasts over 5,200 channel partners, and represents more than 100 world-class IT product and service brands.