At the Batam Interconnect World 2024, held in conjunction with SIJORI Week, NeutraDC, a subsidiary of PT Telkom Indonesia, showcased Batam’s growing importance as a digital hub for the SIJORI region, comprising Singapore, Johor (Malaysia), and the Riau Islands.
During the Batam Interconnect World 2024, NeutraDC emphasized the strategic role of Batam in enhancing digital connectivity and infrastructure across the Singapore-Johor-Riau (SIJORI) economic corridor. The forum attracted over 200 telecom and tech industry professionals and government officials.
NeutraDC and parent company Telkom Indonesia shared insights on leveraging Batam’s geographical and digital potential to strengthen regional connectivity.
Bogi Witjaksono from Telkom Indonesia delivered a keynote on the strategic importance of data centers in digital transformation, focusing on Batam’s role.
NeutraDC executives participated in discussions about the challenges and opportunities in establishing Batam as a premier data center hub.
Highlighting their commitment to sustainability, NeutraDC announced ongoing construction of an environmentally friendly data center in Batam utilizing renewable energy sources.
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With the establishment of a Hyperscale Data Center, Batam is set to become an innovation center, capable of supporting advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence.
Batam’s emerging digital infrastructure presents new business opportunities and potential for technology partnerships. This development is poised to enhance the SIJORI corridor’s attractiveness as a high-tech investment destination, offering advanced digital services and a commitment to sustainable growth.
At the Batam Interconnect World 2024, NeutraDC, a subsidiary of PT Telkom Indonesia, outlined the transformative role Batam is set to play within the SIJORI economic corridor. The company’s participation underscored Batam’s readiness to become a key digital and sustainable hub in Southeast Asia, aligning with broader regional economic and technological goals.
Sources: Disway, Tribun News (2024)
