BDx Data Centers (BDx), the largest data center operator in Indonesia, has announced a strategic collaboration with the Association of Indonesia Internet Service Providers (APJII) to enhance Indonesia's digital infrastructure. This partnership will establish a new Indonesia Internet Exchange (IIX) node at BDx's CGK 3A campus in Southern Jakarta, positioning it as a key hub for internet traffic exchange.
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Expanding the Indonesia Internet Exchange (IIX)
As part of the agreement, APJII will deploy a new Indonesia Internet Exchange (IIX) node at the CGK 3A campus. This initiative aims to strengthen the region's internet traffic exchange, creating a carrier-neutral interconnection ecosystem. The addition of IIX at this campus will meet the growing demands for high bandwidth and low latency, which are essential for modern applications, according to the official release.
Campus Tailored for AI inferencing
The CGK 3A campus, designed specifically for AI inferencing, will benefit from optimised, high-speed connectivity, enabling real-time data processing and improved responsiveness for AI models. The initiative aims to create a carrier-neutral interconnection ecosystem, addressing the demands for high bandwidth and low latency in modern applications.
Indonesia's Digital Ecosystem
"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," BDx said in a release on January 15, 2025.
"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 of BDx Data Centers.
"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," said Muhammad Arif, Chairman of APJII.
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APJII
APJII, which represents over 1,000 internet service providers and 3,000 users, plays a vital role in advancing Indonesia's digital landscape. According to the 2024 APJII survey, internet penetration in Indonesia has reached 79.5 percent, driven by a young and tech-savvy population. "These efforts aim to deliver high-quality internet services to the community, aligned with Indonesia's 2045 Digital Vision," the companies said.
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