Equinix’s unveils first AI-ready data centre with dense ecosystem in Indonesia

Located in Jakarta, the interconnected facility is expected to enhance regional connectivity and strengthen Indonesia’s position as a key digital economy in the region.

In October 2022, Equinix announced plans to venture into Indonesia. Today, the digital infrastructure company inaugurates its first International Business Exchange (IBX) data center in Jakarta under the joint venture with PT Astra International Tbk (Astra).

Called JK1, the high-performance data center will provide access to more than 50 global and local network service providers and internet exchanges, forming a robust ecosystem to support businesses expanding in Indonesia.

Located in Jakarta’s Central Business District, JK1 will be in close proximity to major internet exchanges in the region. The eight-story facility offers 550 cabinets in the first phase, with a total capacity of 1,600 cabinets and colocation space of 5,300 square meters when fully built.

In terms of sustainability, JKI is designed sustainably, leveraging innovative technologies such as Cooling Array and liquid cooling technology, ensuring efficient heat management for high-density and high-performance computer workloads such as AI. The data center is also designed to achieve an average Power Usage Effectiveness of 1.41 at full load. The facility will be operated efficiently within the globally accepted boundaries of the A1A standards from the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).

In addition to that, JK1 is 100% covered by renewables through the purchase of renewable energy credits (RECs). Globally, Equinix achieved 96% renewables coverage in 2024. Equinix data centers boast an industry-leading, high average uptime track record of >99.999% globally.

Catering to Indonesia’s compute demand

As the fourth most populous country in the world, Indonesia’s digital economy is also one of the fastest growing and is projected to reach US$130 billion this year. As such, Indonesia needs foundational digital infrastructure to bolster connectivity and support emerging technologies like AI.

Equinix’s cloud-dense and highly secure platform enables businesses in Indonesia to deploy data networks and services rapidly and at scale with a global footprint and extensive digital ecosystem.

According to Cyrus Adaggra, President of Asia-Pacific at Equinix, Southeast Asia is a strategic market for Equinix, and global customers as demonstrated by the impressive lineup of customers already committed to JK1 at its inauguration.

“Over the past few years, Equinix has been dedicated to expanding our footprint across this vibrant region to serve the rising digital needs of our customers. With our inaugural data centre in Indonesia, we’re thrilled to enhance our support for businesses looking to grow in the region, as well as empower local companies eager to make their mark on the global stage,” said Adaggra.

Echoing his sentiments is Haris Izmee, Managing Director of Equinix, Indonesia. Izmee believes that e-commerce remains Indonesia’s largest sector in the digital economy, with the industry potentially reaching US$120 billion in 2025. Izmee commented that this growth is further accelerated by a remarkable surge in cloud adoption, driving the demand for robust connectivity and scalable, high-performance digital infrastructure.

“As the nation gears for Indonesia Emas 2045 vision, establishing itself as a key digital hub in Asia will be crucial for long-term economic transformation. The inauguration of JK1 serves as a major milestone for Equinix, and we remain committed to support Indonesia’s broader ambitions for sustained economic growth.”

As JK1 is delivered through a joint venture with Astra, Santosa, Director of Astra highlighted that Astra continues to focus on developing digitalisation to optimize the reach and quality of digital services that can be accessed by customers and the community without limitations of place and time.

“The combination of Equinix’s expertise in digital infrastructure and Astra’s extensive experience in the Indonesian market is expected to make JK1, the IBX data centre, which was inaugurated today, capable of providing comprehensive solutions to meet the needs of businesses in Indonesia both locally and internationally,” said Santosa.

The global footprint of Platform Equinix currently spans 270 data centers across 75 metros and 35 countries. In Asia-Pacific, Equinix currently operates 60 data centers in 16 key metros across Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia and Singapore. The company also announced its market entry into the Philippines and Thailand last year.