Web infrastructure in Batam
Batam is a strategic data center market in western Indonesia, positioned near Singapore and Malaysia. The city hosts five data centers, supporting both domestic traffic and international cable landings. Two internet exchanges operate in Batam, providing local interconnection for carriers and content providers.
Batam as an internet hub
Notable operators include PT INFORMASI NUSANTARA TEKNOLOGI, PT. Internetindo Data Centra Indonesia, and PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Int, each with one facility. The Batam Internet Exchange and PT. NAP Info Lintas Nusa also run single facilities. OMNIIX INDONESIA connects 26 networks, while BatamIX Batam links three networks.
Batam’s proximity to undersea cable routes makes it a hub for latency-sensitive traffic between Indonesia and Southeast Asia. Colocation buyers include regional telcos, cloud providers, and companies seeking disaster recovery capacity outside Jakarta. The 5 facility count and dual IXPs give Batam a specific role as a border gateway market.
Key facts
- 5 data centers operate in Batam.
- OMNIIX INDONESIA connects 26 networks locally.
- BatamIX Batam connects 3 networks.
- PT INFORMASI NUSANTARA TEKNOLOGI runs 1 facility.
- PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Int has 1 data center in Batam.