Equinix Invests $94 Million to Expand Jakarta JK1 Data Center With 1,125 New Cabinets and Liquid Cooling in Indonesia

Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX) confirmed that it is advancing the next phase of its JK1 International Business Exchange data center in Jakarta, lifting the company's cumulative investment in the facility to USD 94 million.

The build-out will add roughly 1,125 cabinets and introduce AI-ready capabilities, most notably liquid cooling technology. Equinix positions JK1 within what it calls one of Indonesia's most interconnected digital ecosystems, built to serve growing cloud, data, and AI requirements.

Announcement Comes as Indonesia's Digital Economy Targets USD 220-360 Billion by 2030

The move lands amid rapid growth in Indonesia's digital economy, which is projected to reach between USD 220 billion and USD 360 billion by 2030.

Equinix said the demand for secure, highly connected digital infrastructure is climbing as organizations adopt AI, cloud, and data-intensive applications.

The company framed JK1 as supporting Indonesia's ambition to become a leading digital economy in Southeast Asia, aligning with government initiatives including the National AI Roadmap and wider efforts to draw investment into AI, cloud, and digital infrastructure.

Ecosystem of More Than 70 ISPs and 60 Network Providers

JK1 opened in May 2025, and in the period since, Equinix has tripled its capacity in Indonesia while assembling one of the country's most densely connected digital ecosystems.

The facility now hosts more than 70 internet service providers and 60 network providers, alongside connections to major global cloud platforms: Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and Alibaba Cloud.

According to Equinix, this concentration allows organizations to reach the infrastructure, networks, partners, and digital services they require from a single location, speeding up cloud adoption, backing AI initiatives, and improving digital performance.

Evidence of rising demand for local interconnection appears in Equinix's own figures: connected capacity on Equinix Internet Exchange at JK1 grew 46% quarter-over-quarter, which the company links to ongoing cloud adoption, AI workloads, and distributed digital architectures.

Software-Defined Interconnection Underpins Hybrid Deployments

Equinix's interconnection services, including the software-defined Equinix Fabric, let JK1 customers deploy AI-ready infrastructure together with direct, private links to cloud, network, and ecosystem partners. The company said this flexibility enables customers to build and scale hybrid multi-cloud and AI architectures on their own terms.

Combining expanded capacity, dense connectivity, and advanced cooling, Equinix said JK1 gives customers a resilient digital foundation for next-generation AI applications, cloud architectures, and long-term business growth.

Renewable Coverage and Future First Strategy Guide Operations

Equinix said its Indonesian growth strategy rests on responsible infrastructure development.

JK1 is designed to handle high-density AI workloads through advanced liquid cooling and efficient heat management, while operations follow the company's global Future First strategy, which emphasizes growing digital infrastructure sustainably, driving social progress and leading with integrity.

The facility runs on 100% renewable energy coverage, achieved through renewable energy certificates and other applicable energy attribute instruments, something Equinix said helps customers scale their digital infrastructure while supporting their own environmental reporting and sustainability goals.

Officials Cite Trusted Infrastructure as Economy Shifts

Nezar Patria, Vice Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, welcomed Equinix's continued commitment to the country.

"Indonesia's economy is moving into a new phase, driven by cloud adoption, AI innovation, and the growing need for trusted digital infrastructure," Patria said. "Investments that expand secure, interconnected, and energy-efficient data center capacity are key to strengthening the country's digital ecosystem, supporting business competitiveness, and enabling Indonesia to participate more fully in the regional and global digital economy."

Haris Izmee, Managing Director, Indonesia, Equinix, said Indonesia is entering a pivotal phase in its digital transformation.

"As businesses increasingly adopt cloud and AI technologies, the need for highly connected, secure, and sustainable digital infrastructure has never been greater," Izmee said. "Our investment in JK1 reflects Equinix's long-term commitment to helping customers build and scale the digital foundations required to support Indonesia's future economy while connecting them to global opportunities."

JK1 Extends Recent Equinix Moves in the Indonesian Capital

The latest announcement follows earlier Equinix activity in Jakarta, including the unveiling of its first AI-ready data center with a dense ecosystem in the city and an expansion of Microsoft Azure connectivity in Indonesia intended to accelerate AI and cloud innovation.

Equinix views the market as central to Southeast Asia's digital growth, and with the new phase underway, JK1 is positioned as a hub for AI-ready capacity, liquid cooling, and enhanced interconnection, serving Indonesia's next stage of digital economy development.