In a recent discussion, Donny Gunadi, our Senior Insight Analyst based in Melbourne, had the pleasure of speaking with Mr. Avnish Patankar, the Chief Business Officer of SM+. SM+ is revolutionizing the local industry with its high-tech solutions, particularly in the colo space. They've introduced a fully connected edge network data center which spans across 24 cities in Indonesia and will soon unveil their new flagship data center. Aimed at connecting content and cloud providers with Indonesia's large internet population (240 million users), SM+ is decidedly focusing on bringing content providers closer to users.

The Impact of Deep Learning on Data Center Infrastructure

Every industry player in the data center space has likely uttered the word 'AI' in their conversations at some point in the past years - largely due to the significant impact of deep learning on the industry. As we emerged from the Covid era into a time where data consumption skyrocketed due to increased online activities, the demand for high-performance computing rose, calling for data centers equipped with hybrid cooling. This was largely influenced by the introduction of DCGPT into the market - an algorithm that changed the game entirely. As a result, the industry has seen an uptake in AI use cases in enterprises, indicating rising demands for advanced data centers to support high-density deployments.

Forecasting the Future of Indonesia’s Data Center Market

2024 was a thrilling year for Indonesia's data center industry. With exponential growth in cloud adoption, subsequent cloud deployments, and new data center platforms, the demand for more capacity across Indonesia, particularly in emerging cities, became increasingly apparent. This growth in the sector is set to continue into 2025 and beyond, particularly with the rollout of 5G and increased internet penetration in remote areas. By SM+'s own account, the Indonesian data center market in 2025 can be summed up in two words: high growth and transforming. With continuous investments flowing in, it's the perfect time to build a robust digital infrastructure for this rapidly developing nation.