In this conversation, David Liggitt, founder of datacenterHawk, chats with Jon Curry, VP of Operations APAC at Digital Realty, and Krishna Worotikan, CFO of Digital Realty Bersama. Together, they explore the explosive growth in Indonesia’s data center market—fueled by digital transformation, rising connectivity needs, and surging demand for cloud and AI technologies. The discussion offers valuable insight into how global expertise and local partnerships are shaping the future of Indonesia’s digital infrastructure.

A central focus is the partnership between Digital Realty and Digital Realty Bersama—a joint venture just three months in, already seeing momentum. Krishna Worotikan emphasizes how this collaboration leverages Digital Realty’s global experience, particularly in Asia, while anchoring itself through local alliances. Jon Curry notes that the fusion of international standards and regional insight makes them strong enablers of digital growth in Jakarta and beyond.

Indonesia’s rapid digitalization is unmistakable. Curry reflects on the transformation since 2013—from limited infrastructure to today’s booming digital banking, e-commerce, and AI activity. As enterprise cloud and AI adoption intensifies, demand for scalable, reliable infrastructure is soaring. Worotikan forecasts dramatic capacity growth—from 5 MW to 150 MW within the decade.

Despite the opportunity, hurdles remain. The talent gap is a pressing issue, with Worotikan calling for stronger alignment between tech skills and emerging AI workloads. The government is actively supporting this push. Curry highlights operational complexities like liquid cooling, which will be key for supporting AI. Standardized, forward-looking solutions are critical.

Digital Realty’s success in Indonesia hinges on marrying global best practices with local market knowledge. Lessons from hubs like Frankfurt and Singapore guide Jakarta’s development, while local partners ensure on-the-ground relevance. Their Service Fabric platform enables seamless connectivity to global cloud ecosystems—boosting Indonesia’s role in regional and global networks.

Curry and Worotikan express optimism about Indonesia’s rise as a leading data center hub in Southeast Asia. With strong digital momentum, local-global collaboration, and infrastructure innovation, the market is set to mature rapidly. For IT leaders and investors, Indonesia represents a vibrant, strategic opportunity in the digital age.

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