Digital transformation has become a key driver for manufacturers looking to improve productivity, efficiency, and long-term competitiveness. Today, the success of innovation is no longer measured solely by adopting advanced technologies, but by how effectively those technologies create measurable improvements across business operations.
This commitment has earned Telkomsel Enterprise the Best Digital Innovation for Industrial Transformation in Asia award at the GLOMO Asia Awards 2026. The recognition celebrates the successful implementation of a 5G-powered smart manufacturing solution at Pegatron's manufacturing facility in Batam, Indonesia. By deploying a 5G Private Network, the project established a reliable digital foundation that enables production processes to become more connected, efficient, and adaptable to changing manufacturing demands.
Smart Manufacturing Starts with a Reliable Digital Foundation
Modern manufacturing relies on multiple technologies working together within a connected production environment. Artificial Intelligence (AI), industrial IoT, and automation systems all require fast, stable, and reliable connectivity to operate efficiently and exchange data in real time.
This is where a 5G Private Network plays an essential role. Serving as the digital backbone of the factory, the network supports a wide range of manufacturing applications at Pegatron Batam, including predictive maintenance, AI-powered quality inspection, and automated logistics operations. With low-latency and highly reliable connectivity, manufacturers can process operational data more quickly, improve production efficiency, and maintain consistent operational performance.
Successful Smart Manufacturing Requires More Than Technology
Building a smart manufacturing environment involves more than deploying advanced digital solutions. One of the biggest challenges manufacturers face is integrating modern technologies with existing production equipment and legacy systems that remain critical to daily operations.
At the same time, dynamic production layouts and the need to continuously improve workforce capabilities add further complexity to the digital transformation journey.
Through close collaboration between Telkomsel Enterprise and Pegatron, the solution was designed by combining advanced connectivity with operational adjustments and organizational readiness. This holistic approach helps ensure that smart manufacturing can be implemented effectively while supporting sustainable business growth.
Smart Manufacturing That Delivers Measurable Business Results
Receiving the Best Digital Innovation for Industrial Transformation in Asia award at GLOMO Asia 2026 highlights the growing importance of digital innovations that generate measurable value for manufacturers.
The implementation at Pegatron Batam has delivered significant operational improvements, including reducing production line reconfiguration time by more than 70%, lowering new production line deployment costs by up to 20%, increasing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) by 5%, and reducing unplanned downtime by 10%.
These achievements demonstrate how smart manufacturing, powered by a 5G Private Network, can improve operational efficiency while helping manufacturers become more agile in responding to evolving production requirements and market demands.
Discover the Innovation Behind the Award
This achievement demonstrates how smart manufacturing can accelerate digital transformation in Indonesia's manufacturing industry, with a 5G Private Network providing the secure and reliable connectivity needed to support continuous innovation.
Want to learn how this award-winning implementation was designed and how it achieved recognition at Glomo Asia 2026? Download white paper tsel.id/5GxPegatron to explore the implementation strategy, discover how key operational challenges were addressed, and gain valuable insights into smart manufacturing that can help manufacturers accelerate their own digital transformation journey.
