Handover ceremony for the Digital Industrial Class IoT (KiDi IoT) by Telkom representative, Yogyakarta Region Business Service Manager Nunuk Eny Kristanti (second from left) to the SMK Muhammadiyah 3 Yogyakarta Principal,  Dr. Drs. Suprihandono, M.M. (second from right) recently.

Hands-on training in the Digital Industrial Class IoT (KiDi IoT) with students from SMK Muhammadiyah 3 Yogyakarta.

Antares Provides Digital Industry Class IoT (KiDi IoT) for over 600 students in 17 vocational high schools

Jakarta, 25 Agustus 2023 – The Indonesian government continues to promote internet of things (IoT) technology development to bolster the implementation of Industrial Revolution 4.0, including fostering competent human resources. As a solution to expedite the development of top-tier digital talents in IoT technology, PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (Telkom), through Leap-Telkom Digital (Leap), launches the Digital Industry Class IoT (KiDi IoT) program by Antares. KiDi IoT is Antares' IoT solution in the education sector specifically aimed at vocational high school teachers and students, utilizing a project-based learning method through a teaching factory for creating IoT use cases."

"KiDi IoT from Antares facilitates the digitalization of vocational school facilities and infrastructure by establishing an internet of things laboratory, which simplifies the understanding of IoT-related content for vocational school teachers and students. The presence of KiDi IoT by Antares aligns with Telkom objective of cultivating exceptional digital talent to foster a more prosperous and competitive nation," Telkom Digital Business Director, Muhamad Fajrin Rasyid said.

Currently, KiDi IoT is available for 680 students across 17 vocational schools in regions such as Lombok, Bandar Lampung, Central Java, and West Java. One notable KiDi IoT program operates at vocational school SMK 3 Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, where the curriculum is tailored to meet current industry demands, particularly in IoT. With the Antares KiDi IoT solution, SMK Muhammadiyah 3 Yogyakarta now possesses practicum tools and a robust IoT platform to support students in comprehending IoT technology more comprehensively. Teachers at SMK Muhammadiyah 3 Yogyakarta also benefit from ideal IoT training opportunities. Furthermore, both teachers and students have the prospect of obtaining IoT competency certification issued by Antares.

"The KiDi IoT program from Antares proves immensely valuable to us, particularly myself as a technology teacher. The learning materials and modules provided by Antares KiDi IoT are comprehensive and easily comprehensible. This program enhances the skills of teachers and students in developing IoT solutions,"  Sri Wahyuni, an electronics engineering teacher at SMK 3 Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta said.

Antares' KiDi IoT is anticipated to unlock students' potential in the IoT sector, encouraging creativity in generating various IoT-related projects. Beyond Antares, Leap Telkom Digital encompasses a spectrum of digital products and services from Telkom, accessible at https://leap.digitalbisa.id/#products.

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