CoreWeave Expands to APAC with 360MW Data Center Plan in Indonesia
AI cloud provider CoreWeave has announced its first expansion into the Asia-Pacific region, planning to build three data centers in Indonesia. The projects will have a combined capacity of 360MW and are expected to be operational by 2028. This expansion addresses the growing demand for localized AI computing resources in Southeast Asia, helping enterprises and government agencies meet data residency requirements and reduce latency. It also highlights Indonesia's rising status as a key hub for global technology and AI infrastructure investments. The three data centers will support high-performance AI workloads, catering to AI-native companies and local enterprises. CoreWeave's move aligns with regional trends where proximity to data and users is becoming critical for latency-sensitive AI models.
## BACKGROUND
A 'neocloud' is a specialized cloud provider that focuses primarily on AI infrastructure and GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS) rather than general-purpose cloud computing. CoreWeave, originally founded as a cryptocurrency mining company, has evolved into a leading AI cloud provider hosting massive clusters of NVIDIA GPUs for major tech clients.