The data centre region will deliver cloud services locally with data security and the ability to store data in the country.
Microsoft also announced plans to skill an additional 3 million Indonesians to achieve its goal of empowering over 24 million Indonesians by the end of 2021.
According to research from IDC, Microsoft’s investment in Indonesia is expected to generate up to $6.3 billion in new revenues from the country’s ecosystem of local customers and partners.
In addition, its cloud-consuming businesses are expected to contribute 60,000 jobs to the local economy, over the next four years.
“As a leading global provider of advanced cloud solutions, Microsoft’s investment to establish local data centres, digital skilling and collaboration with the Government of Indonesia will support local innovation, economic recovery, and digital transformation,” said Johnny G. Plate, Minister of Communication and Information, Indonesia.
“The Ministry of Communication and Information welcomes Microsoft’s plans to establish a local data centre region with highly secure and compliant cloud services, which will benefit local businesses, government, and individuals across all sectors.
“We also welcome Microsoft’s commitment to increase the capacity of Indonesian digital talent across all skill levels.”
With the new data centre region, Indonesia will join the world’s largest cloud infrastructure with over 60 data centre regions announced to date.
Businesses of all sizes and industries will have access to Microsoft Azure at launch.
“Microsoft has a long-term commitment to Indonesia’s growth. Today’s announcement is our most significant investment in the 26 years we have been established here,” said Jean-Philippe Courtois, Executive Vice President and President, Microsoft Global Sales, Marketing and Operations.
“I am delighted that we are helping to empower Indonesia to realise its vision to lead the region’s digital transformation.
“From e-commerce to agriculture, Indonesian businesses across all sectors are gaining a digital advantage with the agility, security and scale offered by Microsoft’s cloud services.
“With a local data centre region, businesses will have faster access to cloud services and the ability for data to be stored in country.
“To ensure everyone can take advantage of the digital opportunities ahead, we will continue to support digital skilling, with a new program that will reach over 24 million Indonesians by the end of 2021.”
The company said that the Indonesia data centre region will also support its sustainability goals, including its commitment to shift to 100% supply of renewable energy in Microsoft data centres by 2025.
