INDICO DFE dan SMK Telkom Malang Kolaborasi
Jakarta, June 2025 - Through its portfolio DFE (Digital Food Ecosystem), INDICO has initiated a joint research and development collaboration with SMK Telkom Malang to create Internet of Things (IoT) sensor innovation for broiler chicken farms. This project aims to increase farm productivity through automation and data-driven monitoring, while also developing an affordable IoT device that can be replicated across INDICO’s partner farms.
The co-developed IoT sensor is designed to measure four key environmental variables in poultry houses: temperature, humidity, ammonia levels, and wind speed. The data collected helps inform precise operational decisions, such as when to activate fans or heaters, to optimize the comfort, and health of the broiler chickens.
“This collaboration reflects INDICO’s strong commitment to advancing impactful technology innovation for Indonesia’s agricultural sector,” said Andi Kristianto, CEO of INDICO. “We believe that digital solutions don’t have to be complex, what matters most is their relevance, sustainability, and ability to solve real problems while involving local talent.” “We are also proud to work alongside the young generation at SMK Telkom Malang, who have demonstrated exceptional passion and capability,” he added.
The device was independently developed by the DFE Research & Development team, allowing full customization based on specific farm requirements. This project marks a significant milestone in INDICO’s efforts to build in-house capabilities in IoT hardware development. Students from SMK Telkom Malang actively contributed to sensor assembly and hardware testing, with full technical support from INDICO’s team.
“We greatly appreciate this opportunity, as it allows our students to learn directly from real-world, industry-scale cases. They not only gain technical knowledge, but also valuable experience working in a professional ecosystem,” said Rahmat Dwi Djatmiko, S.Kom, Principal of SMK Telkom Malang.
Beyond improving operational efficiency and productivity at DFE farms, this collaboration strengthens INDICO’s capacity to independently design and build IoT devices. Moving forward, the technology will continue to be developed into an advanced version and is planned for application in other agricultural sectors, such as palm sugar plantations.
The project brought together multiple stakeholders from both institutions, including DFE’s on-farm teams and the R&D division of SMK Telkom Malang. This cross-institutional collaboration stands as a tangible example of synergy between industry and vocational education in fostering local, relevant, and applicable innovation.
Following the success of this initial phase, INDICO reaffirms its commitment to delivering impactful digital solutions for Indonesia’s agriculture sector, from farms to plantations, from research to real-world execution.
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About INDICO (www.indico.co.id)
Telkomsel Ekosistem Digital, also known as INDICO (Indonesia Digital Ecosystem), is a wholly owned subsidiary of Telkomsel focused on advancing Indonesia’s digital ecosystem. As a platform company, INDICO leverages Telkomsel’s strategic assets and capabilities to develop cross-sector digital innovations—including INDICO Commerce, INDICO Engage, INDICO DataHub, and INDICO DFE—each designed to accelerate the country’s digital economy. As a holding company, INDICO also nurtures vertical digital ventures such as Kuncie (edutech), Fita (health-tech), and Majamojo (a gaming joint venture).