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Dx Data Centers announces milestone partnership with APJII
Partnership bids to boost Indonesia ’ s digital infrastructure .
BDx Data Centers ( BDx ), the largest data center operator in Indonesia and the fastest-growing carrier-neutral data center platform in APAC , has announced a landmark data center cooperation agreement with the Association of Indonesia Internet Service Providers ( APJII ) that will bolster the nation ’ s digital ecosystem .
Indonesia ' s internet penetration has rapidly risen to 79.5 % according to the 2024 APJII survey – fueled by a young and tech-savvy population .
E-commerce remains the dominant force in the digital economy , making up a huge portion of digital services revenue .
The country ' s data center market is witnessing significant expansion and this growth is propelled by ongoing digital transformation efforts , including government initiatives like Making Indonesia 4.0 and the rising adoption of cloud computing , IoT and AI technologies .
As part of this strategic partnership , APJII is enhancing coverage of the Indonesia Internet Exchange ( IIX ) in Greater Jakarta by launching a new IIX node at BDx Indonesia ’ s CGK 3A campus in Southern Jakarta .
This initiative aims to establish the campus as the digital hub for internet traffic exchange , boosting the resilience and efficiency of the region ' s digital infrastructure .
The presence of IIX at CGK 3A campus will provide a platform for developing a carrier-neutral interconnection ecosystem in Indonesia , addressing the high bandwidth and low latency demands of modern applications .
BDx Indonesia ’ s CGK3A campus is specifically tailored for AI inferencing and is poised to accelerate AI capabilities in the country . Establishing IIX at the AI inferencing data center will enable optimized , direct and high-speed connectivity between the data center and various networks , reducing latency and improving real-time data processing . It will enhance the responsiveness of AI models , and offer peering opportunities with other AI ecosystem partners , fostering faster data sharing and better integration .
To support this burgeoning digital economy , a reliable digital infrastructure is a must .
" In the wake of Indonesia ’ s digital revolution , our alliance with APJII is not just timely but imperative . While BDx offers the most interconnected digital infrastructure mesh across the country with a portfolio of 59 colocation facilities and edge sites , APJII is a cornerstone of Indonesia ’ s Internet ecosystem . This collaboration is more than a partnership ; it ’ s a synergy aimed at bridging the digital divide , underscoring our common commitment to strengthening Indonesia ’ s digital backbone ," said Sujit Panda , COO , BDx Data Centers .
Muhammad Arif , Chairman , APJII , said : " The partnership with BDx Data Centers reflects our focus on optimizing internet traffic , improving routing efficiency , and advancing Indonesia ' s digital infrastructure ' s overall quality and security . By joining hands , we intend to pave the way for a sustainable and resilient digital future ."
APJII has over 1,000 internet service providers and more than 3,000 users , committed to enhancing the digital landscape in Indonesia . Their efforts aim to deliver high-quality internet services to the community , aligned with Indonesia ' s 2045 Digital Vision . p
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