FEATURE : NETWORK SECURITY
of blended channels to reach new opportunities as consumer tastes and practices rapidly evolve .
These trends have led to a significant concentration of activities in Indonesia , earning the nation a reputation as a ‘ digital-first nation ’ as highlighted by McKinsey . The country is undergoing a remarkable Digital Transformation and experiencing an unprecedented e-commerce boom .
Indonesians demonstrate an exceptional enthusiasm for digital technology , spending an average of four hours per day accessing the Internet on their mobile devices , twice the average time spent by individuals in the United States .
The dynamic nature of these emerging opportunities necessitates the presence of infrastructure and orchestration systems that are highly agile , adaptable and resilient . The ability to predict the next trend , product or viral sensation remains elusive , emphasising the need for services capable of handling not only new technological mediums for delivery and interaction but also unexpected surges in demand .
This supports Forrester ’ s report that large firms in the region are accelerating their sustainability efforts but need to do more . Other data suggests that as RES providers scramble to meet these demands , the RES market in the region will see strong growth by 2028 with a CAGR of 9 %.
5G wave for last mile
As a key component to meet infrastructure demands , 5G is seen as a major advantage with the benefit of its low latency connectivity . 5G networks can quickly and efficiently deliver services to meet emerging demand and is uniquely equipped for the variability in use .
Even without European and North American deployments , data tracker from S & P Global Market Intelligence shows that as of late 2022 , over 46
To ensure continued success , businesses must navigate the usual disruptions and threats while staying attuned to the consumer-driven landscape of these transformative opportunities .
Cloud drives renewables development
In the move to cloud and As-a-Service offerings , there is something of a split between hyper scalers and colocation providers with both sectors making significant investments . According to Arizton , the hyperscale data center market in the region will grow to around US $ 64 billion by 2027 , with a CAGR of more than 7 %.
Analysts note that sustainability is taking center stage and it is expected that Renewable Energy Sources ( RES ) will be a key consideration for data center operators when building facilities in the region . The preference for most operators is to have green and renewable power for current and future capacity .
5G NETWORKS CAN QUICKLY AND EFFICIENTLY DELIVER SERVICES TO MEET EMERGING DEMAND .
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