BDx Indonesia along with NeutraDC has announced the launch of the first phase of their interconnected Internet Exchange (IX) ecosystem in Indonesia.
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony took place at the Pacific Telecommunications Council (PTC) 2024 conference in January. This will result in the establishment of a portfolio of 108 interconnected colocation and edge sites across Indonesia.
In the first phase BDx’s CGK3 & 3A campus in Jakarta and NeutraDC’s Cikarang facility will be launched. These sites will serve as internet aggregation points, creating a hyperconnected and resilient internet backbone. It will support Indonesia’s digital transformation.
NeutraDC and BDx Indonesia will operate independent Internet Exchanges (IXs). These are interconnected to each other’s data center ecosystems, offering a seamless customer experience. The BDx IX point of presence (PoP) is live at CGK3A and set to launch at NeutraDC’s Cikarang facility in September 2024. The NeutraDC and BDx IXs will be connected on a multi-terabit fiber ecosystem. Which will create a high-speed resilient network on IOH and Telkom networks.
Mayank Srivastava, CEO of BDx Data Centers said, “BDx is proud to collaborate with NeutraDC in the spirit of Gotong Royong to advance Indonesia’s digital infrastructure. This initiative will go a long way in enhancing the quality of internet infrastructure, enhancing the user experience for all customer segmesnts”.
At the launch event for the first phase of the interconnected Internet Exchange (IX) ecosystem in Indonesia, NeutraDC’s CEO, Andreuw Th.A.F. said, “Our strategic partnership with BDx Indonesia marks a significant milestone in supporting Indonesia’s digital transformation. This collaboration is designed to democratize internet access, ensuring that even the most remote areas are connected to a resilient and robust digital network. By working together, we will democratize internet access and foster a transformative digital landscape.
This initiative will significantly advance internet connectivity across the region, benefiting businesses, driving economic growth, and enhancing digital inclusion. With 108 interconnected sites, it offers improved resilience, faster access, scalability, and robust disaster recovery. BDx’s specialized AI data centers 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. Key cities like Batam, Surabaya, Medan, Makassar, Bandung, and Semarang are part of phase two of the expansion plan.