Jakarta, March 24, 2022 – PT Ekagrata Data Gemilang (Digital Edge Indonesia), a pioneer in reliable, low-latency, carrier-neutral data center operations located in downtown Jakarta, has announced a strategic data center Jakarta partnership with the Indonesia Internet Service Provider Association (APJII). This collaboration aims to launch Point of Presences (PoP) for the Indonesia Internet Exchange (IIX) at the EDGE1 facility in Mampang Prapatan, South Jakarta.
The introduction of PoP IIX at EDGE1, a purpose-built data center in downtown Jakarta, will enable APJII members to seamlessly connect with IIX, one of Indonesia’s largest internet exchanges. This initiative will localize network traffic, establish direct connections between network operators, and improve customer experiences through reduced latency. The partnership between Digital Edge Indonesia and APJII is set to significantly enhance Indonesia’s internet infrastructure, supported by EDGE1’s world-class technology facilities.
According to Statista, Indonesia’s internet user base reached 201.37 million in 2021, with a penetration rate of 72.87%. APJII’s internal data reveals that 341 Internet Service Providers (ISPs) are connected to IIX as of March 2022, handling a total internet traffic of 1.7 terabits per second (Tbps). “The rapid growth of Indonesia’s digital economy demands reliable digital infrastructure. Our goal is to maximize network performance and deliver a seamless user experience for enterprises, digital content providers, and cloud computing services,” said Stephanus Oscar, CEO of Digital Edge Indonesia. “We are thrilled to collaborate with APJII at the EDGE1 data center, strengthening our collective value and offering diverse interconnection services for our customers.”
“Reliable connectivity and advanced technology infrastructure are the backbone of Indonesia’s digital economy,” stated Muhamad Arif, Chairman of APJII. “We are excited to partner with Digital Edge Indonesia, as we share a common vision of supporting our members in delivering high-quality internet services to Indonesians. The presence of IIX at Digital Edge Indonesia will serve as a hub for developing a carrier-neutral interconnection ecosystem, meeting the high bandwidth and low latency demands of modern applications.”
The signing ceremony, held in front of the EDGE1 facility, was attended by Otto Toto Sugiri, President Commissioner and co-founder of PT Indointernet Tbk (Indonet). Representing Digital Edge Indonesia and APJII, Stephanus Oscar and Muhammad Arif formalized the partnership.
“As an early member of APJII, Indonet is proud to support this partnership, which will add significant value to Indonesia’s internet ecosystem. The rapid digital transformation over the past two years has highlighted the importance of robust internet infrastructure. This collaboration between APJII and Digital Edge Indonesia will bring technology solutions closer to end users, driving further growth in Indonesia’s digital economy,” said Toto Sugiri.
About PT Ekagrata Data Gemilang (Digital Edge Indonesia): Established in 2018, Digital Edge Indonesia is a subsidiary of Indonet (IDX:EDGE) and affiliated with DCI Indonesia (IDX:DCII), Indonesia’s first Tier IV Data Center. EDGE provides cutting-edge data center infrastructure to support low-latency applications, strategically located in downtown Jakarta near the internet exchange hub.
About APJII: Founded on May 15, 1996, APJII is a leading association supporting Indonesia’s internet development. As the operator of the Indonesia Internet Exchange (IIX), APJII facilitates efficient interconnection among ISPs, enhancing internet access speeds nationwide.
About PT Indointernet Tbk: Established in 1994, Indonet is Indonesia’s first commercial ISP and a pioneer in ICT solutions. Today, Indonet focuses on providing multi-connectivity solutions, data center services, and cloud infrastructure to support Indonesia’s digital transformation.
