JAKARTA, DECEMBER 19, 2024 PT XL Axiata Tbk (XL Axiata), via XL Axiata Business Solutions, and Xanh SM today announced a strategic collaboration to offer new Internet of Things (IoT) solutions to the electric transportation industry. This strategic cooperation aims to speed up the deployment of electric vehicles in Indonesia by leveraging cutting-edge digital technologies. Furthermore, this collaboration is meant to improve operational efficiency, save expenses, and assist the companies in meeting their sustainability goals. This decision is in line with XL Axiata's commitment to boosting the use of renewable energy and environmental sustainability.
Yessie D. Yosetya, Director & Chief Enterprise Business and Corporate Affairs Officer at XL Axiata, stated, "This partnership is an important step forward for XL Axiata Business Solutions in its efforts for encouraging more sustainable mobility. We are confident that by combining our IoT connectivity expertise with Xanh SM's commitment to electric vehicles, we will have beneficial impacts on both the environment and society.”
Meanwhile, Nguyen Van Thanh, Global CEO of Xanh SM, said, "We're quite excited about this collaboration. The IoT connectivity solutions provided by XL Axiata Business Solutions would significantly help us optimize the operations of our electric vehicle fleet and provide better services to our customers. Furthermore, this aligns with our goal of cutting carbon emissions and creating a more environmentally friendly transportation ecosystem."
Through this collaboration with XL Axiata, Xanh SM's entire fleet of electric vehicles will be equipped with IoT devices that will connect to XL Axiata's network via the IoT Connectivity+ solution. This solution combines real-time monitoring with enterprise level security, AI driven anomaly detection, and powerful analytics to propel future business growth.
The partnership includes the creation of complete connectivity solutions for the entire fleet, allowing for real-time monitoring of vehicle location, battery conditions, and other operational data. Additionally, route optimisation can be used to improve efficiency. Xanh SM drivers will also benefit from specialised SIM cards tailored to fulfil business-specific requirements.
XL Axiata Business Solutions and Xanh SM are both committed to elevating Indonesia's digital economy and developing solutions that promote long-term growth. The integration of AI and Big Data will set a new industry standard and contribute to Indonesia's broader digital transformation, while simultaneously lowering carbon emissions and creating a more environmentally friendly transportation ecosystem.