FEATURE: DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE
EQUINIX JK1 IS EXPECTED TO SERVE AS A STRATEGIC GATEWAY FOR GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES AND STARTUPS TO EXPAND THEIR INVESTMENTS. up opportunities for collaboration with national businesses, from large corporations to SMEs, in strengthening the globally connected digital ecosystem."
Ricky Kusmayadi, Deputy Minister for Investment Information Technology, Ministry of Investment / Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board( BKPM), said:“ The launch of Equinix’ s first data center in Indonesia underscores our nation’ s growing attractiveness for long term digital investment.
This collaboration between global and local partners supports our vision of positioning Indonesia as a regional digital hub. We invite more investors to explore opportunities in Indonesia’ s data center industry and take part in building a strong, sustainable digital infrastructure.
We also welcome those committed to developing a robust and inclusive data center ecosystem that brings lasting value to businesses and society at large.”
Cyrus Adaggra, President of Asia-Pacific, Equinix, said:“ Southeast Asia is a strategic market for Equinix, and our 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 center 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.”
Haris Izmee, Managing Director of Equinix, Indonesia, said:“ E-commerce remains Indonesia’ s largest sector in the digital economy, with the industry potentially reaching US $ 120 billion in 2025. This growth is further accelerated by a remarkable surge in cloud adoption, driving the demand for robust connectivity and scalable, high-performance digital infrastructure.
Furthermore, 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.”
Santosa, Director of Astra, said:“ Astra continues to focus on developing digitalization to optimize the reach and quality of digital services that can be
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