Uptime Institute and Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Komdigi) have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to explore cooperation on data center policy, governance, operational standards and industry development as the country prepares for growing digital infrastructure requirements.
The agreement establishes a framework for discussions on strengthening Indonesia’s data center ecosystem through international best practices, regulatory development, security, sustainability and workforce training. The proposed collaboration will focus on building reliable, efficient and secure infrastructure aligned with Indonesia’s national priorities and regulatory environment.
The LOI was signed in Jakarta by Mustapha Louni, chief business officer at Uptime Institute, and Wayan Toni Supriyanto, director general of digital infrastructure at Komdigi.
Policy and Governance Take Centre Stage
The collaboration will examine several areas, including data center policies and regulatory frameworks, international standards, operational reliability, infrastructure security, energy efficiency and sustainability. Education and training initiatives will also form part of the discussions, with an emphasis on strengthening technical capabilities and developing Indonesia’s digital infrastructure workforce.
The agreement comes as demand for data center capacity increases alongside the expansion of digital services and artificial intelligence (AI) applications. These developments are placing additional requirements on computing capacity, electricity supply, cooling systems and infrastructure reliability.
Wayan Toni Supriyanto said the country’s expanding digital economy and rapid advances in AI are increasing the need for data center infrastructure. He emphasized that sector growth must be supported by appropriate policies and governance frameworks to maintain service reliability and improve the competitiveness of Indonesia’s domestic industry.
He also highlighted the importance of adapting international practices to local requirements. While global standards can provide useful guidance, their application must account for Indonesia’s regulatory environment, industry needs and national priorities. The government, he said, will retain responsibility for determining policy direction and national standards.
AI Demand Puts Infrastructure Readiness in Focus
Uptime Institute said the agreement provides an opportunity to contribute its international experience to discussions on data center policy, governance, performance standards and workforce development.
Mustapha Louni said Indonesia’s expanding digital infrastructure market presents an opportunity to establish foundations for long-term industry growth. He noted that increasing AI adoption is changing requirements for computing resources, power and cooling, making industry collaboration and knowledge exchange important to infrastructure planning.
The proposed engagement will examine how established industry practices can support infrastructure that remains resilient, available, secure and sustainable as demand increases.
Three-Day Workshop Supports Knowledge Exchange
Alongside the LOI signing, Uptime Institute conducted a three-day workshop on data center policy, governance and regulatory frameworks. The programme brought together government representatives and industry stakeholders to discuss international approaches, emerging practices and considerations for developing Indonesia’s digital infrastructure.
Uptime Institute’s global experts shared industry experience during the sessions, which focused on improving infrastructure reliability, security, operational efficiency and sustainability.
The workshop provided a platform for dialogue between public-sector representatives and industry participants, allowing them to examine how international experience could inform Indonesia’s approach to data center development.
Building Long-Term Industry Capabilities
The LOI builds on ongoing discussions between Uptime Institute and Komdigi’s Directorate of Digital Infrastructure. Both organizations intend to continue exploring initiatives that support operational excellence, infrastructure reliability, sustainability and national capacity building.
While the agreement outlines areas for potential cooperation, it does not establish specific implementation targets or timelines. The next phase will involve continued engagement on how international expertise and industry practices can inform Indonesia’s policy and infrastructure priorities.
