Jakarta, 23 April 2026 — In a move that signals a tectonic shift in Southeast Asia’s digital landscape, SM+ Data Centers and the Asosiasi Penyelenggara Jasa Internet Indonesia (APJII) have officially signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This is not merely a partnership; it is the launch of a high-octane engine for Indonesia’s digital sovereignty, signed by Herson Suindah, President Director & Group CEO of SM+ Holdings, and Muhammad Arif, Chairman of APJII, to architect a world-class infrastructure that will power the next generation of Indonesian innovation.
A Unified Vision: Bringing the Heart of the Internet to SMX01
At the core of this historic agreement is the strategic integration of the Indonesia Internet Exchange (IIX)—the nation’s largest and most vital internet exchange—within the SMX01 ecosystem. By establishing a permanent, high-capacity presence for the IIX directly within SM+’s flagship facility, this collaboration creates a “Digital Super-Hub” that redefines how data moves across the archipelago.
The presence of IIX at SMX01 offers transformative advantages for the entire digital value chain:
- For Enterprises: Businesses gain direct, secure access to a massive peering fabric, reducing transit costs and drastically improving network resilience.
- For OTTs and CDNs: Content providers can now cache and deliver high-bandwidth video and media at unprecedented speeds, bypassing congested international routes.
- For Cloud Service Providers (CSPs): This alliance ensures ultra-low latency on-ramps, allowing for seamless hybrid-cloud environments that feel as fast as local hardware.
SMX01: The AI-Ready CBD Powerhouse
The venue for this digital revolution is SMX01, a facility representing a monumental US$300 million investment. Strategically located in the heart of Jakarta’s Central Business District, SMX01 is the definitive answer to the global AI explosion:
- Massive Scale & Density: Spanning 15,500 square meters of data hall space, the facility supports nearly 2,400 racks across nine data halls.
- Power for the AI Era: Launching with an 18 MW IT load and scaling to 60 MW, SMX01 is built to handle the intense power requirements of modern hyperscalers.
- The Edge of Thermal Innovation: Engineered for extreme deployments of up to 130 kW per rack, it utilizes advanced air and Direct Liquid Cooling (DLC) systems to keep the engines of AI running at peak efficiency.
Being in the city center is not just about location; it is about proximity to the users and enterprises that need real-time AI inferencing. By processing data where it is created, SMX01 enables the low-latency response times required for autonomous systems, real-time financial trading, and generative AI applications.
Connecting the Archipelago: The 24-Edge DC Ecosystem
SMX01 does not stand alone; it serves as the central brain for a nationwide network of 24 SM+ Edge Data Centers. This “Hub-and-Spoke” architecture is the key to unlocking the true potential of Edge Computing in Indonesia.
- Localized AI Inferencing: By pushing compute power to the edge, SM+ allows for AI inferencing to happen closer to the end-user, ensuring instantaneous decision-making for IoT and smart city applications.
- Unmatched Resilience: This interconnected network ensures that even if one node is challenged, the national digital ecosystem remains robust and operational.
A Momentum Built on Industry Trust
The signing ceremony was the centerpiece of the SM+ ISP Appreciation Day at Midaz Senayan Golf. The atmosphere was electric, attended by over 150 industry titans and major players who gathered to witness the birth of this new era. With an ecosystem that already boasts more than 57 ISP partners, the industry is not just watching SM+—it is moving into the facility.
Shaping the Future
As SMX01 moves toward being Ready-for-Service (RFS) in 2H-2026, the partnership between SM+ and APJII stands as a beacon of progress. We are not just building data centers; we are building the nervous system of a digital superpower. Together, we are connecting every island, every business, and every dreamer in Indonesia to a future without limits.
The future isn’t coming. At SMX01, it’s already here.
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