Economic 360 for Indonesia: Growth Prospects and Emerging Opportunities in the ICT Industry

According to the Government of Indonesia, the ICT industry is becoming an important contributor to the growth of the economy. A major initiative by the government is currently in progress to connect the islands through development of proper networking infrastructure. Liberalised government policies have induced market flexibility which has attracted multinationals to set up business. Though hardware is driving IT, software and IT services are also poised for growth. In the telecom market, mobile telephony is growing due to increasing demand for smart phones and technological advancements.