SM+, a Sinar Mas-backed digital infrastructure and services company, alongside its joint venture partner, Korea Investment Real Asset Management (KIRA), today unveiled the groundbreaking of SMX01, an AI-ready and connectivity-rich data center in Jakarta’s Central Business District. Developed in collaboration with LG Sinar Mas as the technology advisor and operator, the US$ 300 million state-of-the-art facility is scheduled to begin operations in the second half of 2026.
Spanning nearly 15,500 sqms of space that can support nearly 2,400 racks across nine data halls, SMX01 offers a high degree of scalability and can cater to diverse data center demands, including enterprise colocation, high-density hyperscale deployments, and emerging workloads such as AI and machine learning applications.
With an initial IT load capacity of 18 MW, which is upgradable to 60 MW, SMX01 will feature support for high-density racks of up to 130 KW, the latest cooling technology and multiple carrier options. The flagship data center is also green-compliant and adheres to global security standards.
“With SMX01, alongside our expansive network of 24 interconnected edge data centers across Indonesia, we enable advanced technology deployment, reduce latency for end-users, accelerate market entry for global businesses, and support distributed AI workloads,” said Herson Suindah, President Director & CEO of SM+.
Meanwhile, Yong Sik Kim, CEO of KIRA said its collaboration with SM+ and LG Sinar Mas and investment in SMX01 underscore their confidence in the growth of Indonesia’s digital economy. Han Dong Hyup, CEO of LG Sinar Mas, said, “By integrating our global technological expertise with SM+’s local market insights, we’re setting new benchmarks for data centers in the region.”
SMX01 aims to address the rising demand for digital infrastructure across Southeast Asia, where the digital economy is projected to reach US$1 trillion by 2030.
