Accelerating the Digitalization of Education: School Users Increased by 1,000 Schools from the Previous Year

Jakarta, 6 November 2023 – As one of the largest state-owned enterprises in Indonesia, PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (Telkom) believes that technology is a key solution to improve the quality of Indonesian education and elevate people's standard of living. Through one of its flagship digital products, Pijar Sekolah, Telkom remains committed to actively enhancing the quality of education in Indonesia.

"Technology can provide solutions to challenges in domestic education. Now, all children in Indonesia can access quality education through the online platform Pijar Sekolah," Telkom Digital Business Director, Muhamad Fajrin Rasyid said.

Schools across Indonesia have shown enthusiasm in adopting Pijar Sekolah. The number of active users of Pijar Sekolah has increased by more than 150%. Sales of Pijar Sekolah have also risen; from over 6,000 schools in 2022 to now benefiting more than 7,000 schools through the Pijar Sekolah platform.

The increase in usage and sales of Pijar Sekolah underscores the growing recognition among schools about the importance of digitalization in enhancing the quality of teaching and learning environments. "Not only schools in major cities, but also schools in smaller cities are now utilizing Pijar Sekolah and experiencing the benefits of digital transformation in the education sector,"  Sri Safitri, Head of Telkom's Education Ecosystem said.

Pijar Sekolah exemplifies Telkom's commitment to cultivating competitive talent in Indonesia. Digitalization offers solutions to make the teaching and learning processes in schools more effective and enjoyable, enabling children to realize their full potential. In addition to Pijar Sekolah, Leap Telkom Digital hosts a range of other digital products and services, available at https://leap.digitalbisa.id/#products.

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