Ribbon Communications announced that Indonesian network provider PT Jala Lintas Media (JLM) has selected its Apollo optical networking platform and Data Center Interconnect (DCI) solution for a greenfield DWDM deployment connecting Indonesia and Singapore. The project expands subsea and metro optical capacity while supporting high-bandwidth connectivity for cloud services and AI workloads. System integration for the deployment is being provided by PT Mahavira System Integra.
JLM is deploying Ribbon’s Apollo 9608 modular optical transport platform across metro, core, and DCI applications as the foundation for its expanding optical network. According to Ribbon, the platform delivers high-density wavelength transport with a compact footprint and lower power consumption, enabling increased network capacity while reducing operational costs. The first phase establishes scalable data center connectivity between Indonesia and Singapore, with additional network expansion planned.
Ribbon said its DCI portfolio helped JLM accelerate deployment timelines while providing a platform capable of supporting future traffic growth. JLM cited the combination of technical capabilities, compact design, energy efficiency, and rapid implementation as key factors in selecting Ribbon’s solution for the project.
• PT Jala Lintas Media (JLM) is deploying Ribbon’s Apollo 9608 optical transport platform.
• The deployment creates a new DWDM network connecting Indonesia and Singapore.
• Ribbon’s DCI solution supports cloud computing and AI infrastructure traffic.
• The Apollo 9608 is being used for metro, core, and data center interconnect applications.
• JLM cited reduced power consumption, compact footprint, and rapid deployment as selection factors.
• PT Mahavira System Integra is supporting implementation of the project.
• The deployment represents the first phase of a broader network expansion.
“Ribbon brought together advanced technology and exceptional execution,” said Victor Irianto, Founder and President Commissioner of JLM. “Their solution was the most technically advanced we evaluated, while also delivering a smaller footprint, reduced power consumption, and the fastest delivery, implementation, testing, and integration process. With Ribbon’s DCI capabilities now connecting datacenters across Indonesia and Singapore, we are well positioned to scale efficiently and deliver increased value to our customers.”
🌐 Analysis: Southeast Asia continues to see strong investment in subsea and terrestrial optical infrastructure as operators expand capacity to support hyperscale cloud regions, AI infrastructure, and cross-border enterprise connectivity. Singapore remains the region’s primary digital hub, driving demand for resilient, high-capacity links into neighboring markets such as Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. New DCI deployments increasingly emphasize power efficiency, rapid service activation, and scalable wavelength transport to support AI-driven traffic growth.
Ribbon has been expanding beyond its traditional voice and IP networking portfolio by investing in coherent optical transport and data center interconnect solutions. The Apollo platform competes with offerings from Ciena, Nokia, Cisco, Infinera’s former portfolio (now part of Nokia), Huawei, and Fujitsu in regional transport and DCI deployments, where operators are increasingly seeking integrated optical platforms that combine metro, long-haul, and data center connectivity with lower operating costs.
