Equinix Launches First Indonesian Data Center in Jakarta

Equinix this week inaugurated its first International Business Exchange (IBX) data center in Jakarta via a joint venture with PT Astra International Tbk. JK1 is an eight-story facility offering 550 cabinets in the first phase. At full build-out, the facility will offer a total capacity of 1,600 cabinets and 5,300 sqm (57,050 sq ft) of colocation space.

Haris Izmee, managing director of Equinix, Indonesia, said: “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.”

Santosa, director of Indonesian conglomerate Astra, added: “The combination of Equinix’s expertise in digital infrastructure and Astra’s extensive experience in the Indonesian market is expected to make JK1, the International Business Exchange (IBX) data center, which was inaugurated today, capable of providing comprehensive solutions to meet the needs of businesses in Indonesia both locally and internationally.”