PT. Telkom has strategically chosen Batam as the launchpad for its latest business venture, NeuCentrIX, a data center service offering domestic and global network connections.
Batam’s burgeoning market potential has been identified by PT. Telkom as the ideal site for NeuCentrIX, aiming to serve a wide user base across the region.
NeuCentrIX is designed to allow domestic content providers to utilize the nearest NeuCentrIX service for global access benefits.
Chosen for its attractive user demographics, Batam’s proximity to Singapore enhances its appeal for the NeuCentrIX service.
Telkom’s expansion into Batam includes plans for hyper-scale facilities, addressing domestic needs and Singapore’s limited electricity supply, as per Director Ririek Adriansyah.
Major tenants began utilizing the data center services since mid-2023, signaling the start of NeuCentrIX’s operational success.
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The positive outcomes from Cikarang’s data center operations are expected to sustain Telkom’s performance growth in subsequent quarters.
The establishment of NeuCentrIX in Batam symbolizes a significant step towards enhanced regional data connectivity, offering Singapore and international customers an efficient and strategic data management solution.
PT. Telkom’s introduction of NeuCentrIX to Batam’s market underscores the city’s role as a key player in the telecommunications industry, serving not just local users but also providing services to Singapore. This move is anticipated to retain the positive trajectory seen in Telkom’s third-quarter performance, reinforcing Batam’s position as a connectivity hub in Southeast Asia.
Source: Media Kepri (2023)
