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1 day ago |
Jakarta, INTI - The rapid expansion of data center and artificial intelligence (AI) investments in Batam has raised public concerns over the potential impact on water and electricity availability. Because data centers require significant power and large volumes of water for cooling systems, residents have questioned whether the growing digital industry could reduce access to essential utilities. ...
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Jakarta, INTI - Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto stated that the data center industry in Batam has recorded an annual growth rate of 22%, exceeding the national average growth of 19%. The strong expansion is reinforcing Batam's position as an emerging digital economy hub in Indonesia, with continued inflows of global investment into the region. Accord...
Jakarta, INTI - PT PLN Batam is entering 2026 facing both its greatest challenge and its biggest opportunity, as surging electricity demand from the data center sector drives the company to accelerate infrastructure expansion while reinforcing Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) as the foundation of its long-term growth strategy. The company's Director of Finance, Risk Management,...
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Jakarta, INTI - The government is targeting Indonesia to become a regional hub for artificial intelligence (AI). This target was announced by Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto, at the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) event in Shanghai, China. Airlangga stated that AI is now a crucial part of the global technological transformation, chan...