Big data center news coming out of the world’s most populous island, Jakarta, Indonesia, from Asia-Pacific’s BDx. The leading digital transformation and data center provider’s growth continues with a just announced expansion into Indonesia carrying an estimated value of US $300M. This deal marks BDx’s Indonesia expansion and arrival into one of the hottest markets. To date this is one of the largest foreign investments in this country’s thriving data center market.
BDx announced the conditional sale and purchase agreement of shares (CSPA) and joint venture agreement with PT Indosat Tbk (Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison or IOH), PT Aplikanusa Lintasarta, and PT Starone Mitra Telekomunikasi (SMT) on May 12 in Jakarta. The joint venture agreement subject to approvals and completion of the CSPA will launch the development of world-class data centers and transform Indonesia’s digital landscape and will focus on multiple industries, including:
- Financial services
- Hyperscalers
- Telecom operators
- Government organizations.
BDx’s Indonesia Expansion: Big Innovation Meets Growing Global Data Center Needs
BDx will collaborate with IOH and Lintasarta to establish a trailblazing data center and cloud-focused operations in Indonesia through this strategic agreement. The agreement helps meet Indonesia’s growing need for global data centers and will deliver a portfolio of the most advanced innovative solutions to enable digital transformation.
“This partnership will fulfill the critical need for robust, world-class data centers in Indonesia and elevate this data center market while empowering enterprise and hyperscale digital transformation and growth,” said Mayank Srivastava, Chief Development Officer of BDx. “Indonesia’s digital ambitions align with our ability to deliver transformation and support the market’s needs and projected growth trajectory.”
Indonesia’s Soaring Data Center Market and Demand
According to a recent report released by Mordor Intelligence, the Indonesia data center market was worth $1.67 billion USD in 2021. That number grows to $3.43 billion by 2027, with a compound annual growth rate of more than 13%.
“This agreement adds a key Asia-Pacific market to BDx’s expanding data center portfolio,” said Braham Singh, CEO of BDx. “Indonesia’s rapidly growing and sustained demand for connectivity and cloud services continues to drive the need for data center solutions, providing the next strategic step in BDx’s footprint. BDx’s dedication to data center operational excellence and its commitment to sustainability will be reflected throughout every step of this venture.”
Seamless BDx Access: From Indonesia to APAC and Beyond
Customers in Indonesia will soon gain access to BDx’s existing carrier-neutral network that spans Hong Kong, mainland China and Singapore. Data center infrastructure and maintenance tools, including 360°View, will also be accessible. BDx customers and hyperscalers in other markets can connect to the company’s Indonesia data centers and infrastructure seamlessly.
BDx’s Indonesia expansion and recent announcements such as the BDX and EXA Infrastructure partnership are examples of BDx’s data center growth and commitment to delivering infrastructure in the most sought-after markets.
Learn more about BDX’s Indonesia expansion.
