Cloud is global.
Risk is local.

In emerging markets like Thailand, “local support” is not just a service feature. It is a risk control mechanism.

Most procurement teams evaluate X-as-a-Service based on:
– Price
– SLA uptime
– Feature comparison

But they often underestimate local response capability.

In Thailand, local support matters because of language nuances and cultural decision hierarchy.

When incidents happen, they are rarely purely technical.

Yes, English speakers are not hard to find.

But finding someone who understands both the technical depth and the local business context? That’s different.

Local support provides:
– Faster diagnosis
– Better coordination
– Reduced decision latency

Not just faster ticket resolution but fewer misunderstandings.

In the X-as-a-Service era, global platforms make it cost-effective. But local support delivers resilience.

Written By

Yodfah

Head of Information Technology at Thai Optical Group plc., Digital Transformation Consultant, Crypto Bagman creator และ ผู้แปลเนื้อหาเกมและแอดมิน Pokémon Go Thailand League