BDx Indonesia has launched the first phase of its interconnected internet exchange ecosystem in Indonesia.
The initiative, unveiled at a memorandum of understanding signing at the Pacific Telecommunications Council (PTC) 2024 conference in January, will result in a portfolio of 108 interconnected colocation and edge sites across Indonesia.
Phase 1 includes the operational launch of BDx’sBDx’s CGK3 & 3A campus in Jakarta and NeutraDC’sNeutraDC’s Cikarang facility. These sites will serve as internet aggregation points, creating an internet backbone to support Indonesia’sIndonesia’s digital transformation.
BDx Indonesia is a joint venture between BDx Data Centers, Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison, Lintasarta, and NeutraD.
NeutraDC and BDx Indonesia will operate independent internet exchanges that are interconnected to each other’s data centre ecosystems. The BDx IX point of presence is live at CGK3A and set to launch at NeutraDC’sNeutraDC’s Cikarang facility in September 2024. The NeutraDC and BDx IXs will be connected on a multi-terabit fibre ecosystem, creating a high-speed, resilient network on IOH and Telkom networks.
“BDx is proud to collaborate with NeutraDC in the spirit of Gotong Royong to advance Indonesia’s digital infrastructure,” said BDx Indonesia CEO Mayank Srivastava. “This initiative will go a long way in enhancing the quality of internet infrastructure and user experience for all customer segments.”
NeutraDC CEO Andreuw Th.A.F. emphasised the partnership’s importance in advancing Indonesia’s digital landscape. He highlighted that this collaboration is not just about enhancing infrastructure but also about setting a new standard for digital connectivity across the country.
“Our strategic partnership with BDx Indonesia marks a significant milestone in supporting Indonesia’s digital transformation,” he said. “This collaboration is designed to democratise internet access, ensuring that even the most remote areas are connected to a resilient and robust digital network. By working together, we will democratise internet access and foster a transformative digital landscape.”
The first phase rollout will advance internet connectivity across the region, benefiting businesses, driving economic growth, and improving digital inclusion. With 108 interconnected sites, it offers improved resilience, faster access, scalability, and robust disaster recovery. BDx’s specialised AI data centres are designed to meet the demanding requirements of AI training, while the interconnected infrastructure mesh supports inference at the edge, creating a future-proof distributed AI model. Additionally, customers not hosted at BDx or NeutraDC facilities can connect to the ecosystem from anywhere in the country by setting up a backhaul to the nearest BDx or NeutraDC telco-neutral site, ensuring seamless regional integration and connectivity.
Phase two of the expansion plan includes cities like Batam, Surabaya, Medan, Makassar, Bandung, and Semarang.
