Equinix doubles capacity of Jakarta Data Center in partnership with DCI Indonesia
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Equinix a global interconnection and data center company has announced the expansion of its data center in Jakarta, known as JK1, through its partnership with DCI Indonesia (DCI).
Coupled with its alliance with DCI and a premium connection with the Indonesian Internet Exchange (IIX), the second phase of development at JK1 is an indicator of Equinix’s continued commitment to the region, where market demand from the cloud and financial sectors for world-class data center services is flourishing.
“Our partnership with Equinix has helped to fast track the expansion of JK1 and has bolstered our commitment to bringing in more carriers to further enrich network density. We will be collaborating with the Indonesian Internet Service Provider Association (APJII) for direct peering connection to the IIX,” said Marina Budiman, CEO, DCI Indonesia.
“This will provide companies looking to expand or establish themselves in Indonesia with more opportunities to interconnect with other service providers to help grow their business,” added Budiman.
JK1 phase two will add approximately 400 cabinets to the data center, doubling the available capacity to a total net size of 800 cabinets. The expansion is scheduled to be completed by the end of February 2016.
Through the DCI and Indonesian Internet Service Provider Association (APJII) collaboration, JK1 enables direct peering connection to the IIX. Companies can also access Equinix’s highly interconnected International Business Exchange (IBX) data centers across strategic global markets via existing major network providers.
“JK1 phase two will add approximately 400 cabinets to the data center, doubling the available capacity to a total net size of 800 cabinets.”
“We are delighted to have partnered with DCI Indonesia to present direct peering to the Indonesia Internet Exchange (IIX) which is managed by APJII in the DCI data center,” said Jamalul Izza, President & Chairman – APJII.
“This is in line with our vision and mission which is to be actively participating in building and developing the Indonesia Internet governance to enhance the potential of human resources in the field of internet technology and in one of APJII’s programs in increasing local traffic,” added Izza.
JK1 is located at Cibitung, approximately 30 km from the Sudirman Central Business District (SCBD), offers a full range of premium colocation, interconnection and support services.
The carrier-neutral facility will be bringing more carriers into the data center to enrich network density by partnering with Indonesian Internet Service Provider Association (APJII) to provide more options for direct peering connection to the IIX.
The JK1 phase two will further extend Platform Equinix to cater to the increased demand for premium interconnection and data center services in Indonesia and the Asia-Pacific region.
The expansion will give existing customers the added capacity to easily scale when required, ensuring high-performance, network reliability, redundancy, and low latency. It is in line with the steady growth of the company’s leading global interconnection platform, in which Equinix has invested more than $7.5 billion over the last 17 years.
“The phase two expansion of JK1 does more than just cater to ongoing demand from our financial services customers. Access to IIX will provide greater connectivity for customers, especially cloud and content providers, who will benefit from interconnection to other network providers,” said Clement Goh, Managing Director – Equinix South Asia.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the primary purpose of the expansion at the JK1 data center?
What is the primary purpose of the expansion at the JK1 data center?
The expansion aims to double the available capacity of the JK1 data center to a total of 800 cabinets. It also seeks to meet the increased demand for premium interconnection and data center services in Indonesia and the Asia-Pacific region.
Q.When is the second phase of development for the JK1 data center expected to be completed?
When is the second phase of development for the JK1 data center expected to be completed?
The second phase of development for the JK1 data center is scheduled to be completed by the end of February 2016. This expansion will add approximately 400 cabinets to the facility.
Q.How will the partnership with APJII benefit companies using the JK1 data center?
How will the partnership with APJII benefit companies using the JK1 data center?
Through the collaboration with APJII, JK1 enables direct peering connection to the Indonesian Internet Exchange (IIX). This provides companies with more opportunities to interconnect with other service providers to grow their business.
Q.What type of customers will particularly benefit from the improved connectivity at JK1?
What type of customers will particularly benefit from the improved connectivity at JK1?
The improved connectivity will particularly benefit cloud and content providers. These customers will gain from the enhanced access to the IIX and interconnection with other network providers at the expanded facility.
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