ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (Indonesia) has officially launched its first data centre facility, STT Jakarta 1, in Bekasi, Jawa Barat. The data centre campus will support up to 72 megawatts (MW) of critical IT capacity, with STT Jakarta 1 supporting up to 19.5 MW. The new facility is the first building in the data centre campus developed under a joint venture with leading Indonesian conglomerate Triputra Group and global investment company Temasek.
“Data centres form a vital foundation of a thriving digital economy. STT Jakarta 1 not only provides critical digital infrastructure of the highest global quality, but also offers differentiated solutions to meet the current and future computing needs of both government and enterprises alike. Our strategic market approaches, sustainable initiatives and operational excellence enable customers to optimise their most valuable asset — data — resulting in transformative outcomes in today’s dynamic market,” said Lionel Yeo, Chief Executive Officer, Southeast Asia, STT GDC.
Indonesia’s high level of digitalisation, combined with the introduction of 5G technology, is generating an increase in data generation and traffic. This surge in data requirements has increased demand for data centres in the country. STT Jakarta 1 has been built to support the long-term expansion of Indonesia’s digital economy.
Offering scalable and resilient data centre services, STT Jakarta 1 has a gross floor area of 18,000 square metres that caters to the varying needs of cloud, technology, banking and finance, content, gaming, e-commerce and other enterprise customers.
Among its many features, the new campus is designed to LEED Gold certification, ensuring the new data centre is amongst the most sustainable data centres in Indonesia. It has also received certification to both Uptime Institute’s Tier III certification of design documents and TIA-942 Rated 3 which provides important confidence for government and enterprise users.
Additionally, the infrastructure is ready to host the latest compute infrastructure, such as GPUs to support the wave of AI-fuelled demand, including both air and liquid cooling options.
In keeping with STT GDC’s global standards of excellence and carbon neutral commitment, STT Jakarta 1 will achieve carbon-neutral operations from the start of its operations.
“Data centres play a vital role in nurturing Indonesia’s digital ecosystem, where collaboration among technology and connectivity partners is key. With its cutting-edge infrastructure, secure environment, and scalable solutions, STT Jakarta 1 is uniquely positioned to foster collaboration within the digital ecosystem, empowering organisations to navigate the dynamic digital landscape with agility and confidence. As we further develop the digital ecosystem to establish a robust foundation for innovation and growth, STT Jakarta 1 enables businesses to unlock their full potential and make meaningful contributions to the flourishing digital economy of Indonesia. Supported by a vibrant network of technology partners, we work together towards shared success,” said Hendrikus Hendra Gozali, Country Head, Indonesia, PT STT GDC Indonesia.
