STT GDC Scales Jakarta Data Center Campus Toward 360MW Capacity

The shift toward AI-ready infrastructure highlights a transition in regional data center architecture away from general-purpose compute toward high-density GPU clusters. For streaming providers, this localization reduces latency for AI-driven recommendation engines and real-time video processing in a market projected to reach 2.7GW of total capacity by 2030. This expansion ensures that hyperscale customers can deploy next-generation liquid-cooled hardware without hitting power or thermal ceilings. Watch for whether the on-site high-voltage substation and PLN renewable partnership successfully deliver the 24/7 reliability required for carbon-neutral live streaming delivery.

The Indonesian data center market is experiencing a significant influx of capital as providers prepare for a localized AI boom. Per Reuters in May 2026, the Indonesian government has been aggressively courting semiconductor and infrastructure firms to establish a domestic AI ecosystem, citing the need for data sovereignty and lower transit costs. This aligns with broader Southeast Asian trends where regional hubs like Singapore have faced land and power constraints, leading to a 'spillover effect' benefiting Jakarta and Batam.

Recent reporting from McKinsey in April 2026 suggests that while the hardware is arriving quickly, the primary bottleneck remains the localized workforce capable of managing high-density cooling systems and AI-specific networking fabrics. STT GDC’s initiative to establish a training laboratory mirrors similar moves by hyperscalers like Amazon Web Services and Google, who committed to large-scale digital upskilling programs in Indonesia earlier this year. Furthermore, the integration of NVIDIA’s Vera Rubin architecture marks one of the first regional deployments of this specific hardware, indicating that Tier 1 operators are no longer waiting for tech to mature in Western markets before deploying in Southeast Asia.