Telkom Proves Its Competence in the Global Data Center Business

On the other hand, Telkom is also exploring partnerships for the implementation of cooling technology, which is part of the decarbonization effort.

"Furthermore, this relates to how we can achieve energy efficiency. This is what we are working hard on," said Bogi.

In addition, Bogi noted that Telkom is aggressively working to expand its data center business in Indonesia. The company is also constructing a Hyperscale Data Center in Cikarang and Batam.

Telkom has successfully secured commitments from several global over-the-top (OTT) companies to fill the first campus of the Cikarang data center. Meanwhile, planning for the second campus of the data center has begun.

"This will continue, and we hope that by 2025, the third campus will be ready for take-up," said Bogi.

He added that the data center in Batam will primarily accommodate overflow demand from the fully capacity Singapore data centers. The data center's capacity in Batam will be equivalent to that of in Cikarang.

Simultaneously, Telkom is preparing an underwater fiber optic network in Batam. This infrastructure will also be connected to the company's data centers located in Singapore.

"We are also concurrently exploring engagement with the Philippines. So, this is all part of a rapid sequence, and the results cannot be achieved overnight. But what we see is progress in filling rate, expansion progress," said Bogi.

As part of its efforts to develop data centers, Telkom is hosting the Bali Annual Telkom International Conference (BATIC) in Nusa Dua, Bali, on 5 – 8 September 2023. This event serves as a platform for stakeholders to discuss ideas, insights, and visions to shape the future of the telecommunications industry.