In a landmark move to fortify Thailand’s digital backbone, AIS Business has officially launched “AIS Cloud powered by Oracle Cloud Infrastructure,” the nation’s first world-class Hyperscale Cloud platform. This strategic initiative is designed to accelerate digital and AI transformation for both public and private sectors by providing a secure, locally-operated cloud infrastructure that guarantees data sovereignty under Thai law, addressing a critical need in an era of rapid technological advancement and geopolitical uncertainty.
BANGKOK, THAILAND — In today’s global landscape, marked by intense digital disruption and the meteoric rise of artificial intelligence, Thai enterprises are facing unprecedented pressure to modernize their digital infrastructure. The race to integrate AI to maintain a competitive edge has created an urgent demand for digital systems that are not only powerful but also flexible and secure. A fundamental challenge in this AI-driven transformation is the management of vast quantities of data. The development of effective AI models requires massive datasets, making it imperative that this sensitive information is stored, processed, and governed locally. This approach is crucial for ensuring national digital sovereignty, bolstering data security, and mitigating long-term risks associated with foreign policy compliance, data governance, and operational continuity.
Responding directly to this national strategic need, AIS Business has positioned itself at the forefront of Thailand’s technological evolution. The launch of AIS Cloud represents a significant leap forward in providing a robust, sovereign platform engineered to handle the complex demands of the modern digital economy.
A Commitment to National Digital Sovereignty
The defining feature of the new AIS Cloud is its status as the only hyperscale service of its kind operated entirely by a Thai company, with data centers located physically within Thailand and governed exclusively by Thai law. This unique “Made in Thailand, for Thailand” approach directly addresses the market’s most pressing concerns about data privacy and regulatory compliance.
Mr. Phupa Akavipat, Chief Enterprise Business Officer at AIS, articulated the vision behind this significant investment. “Today, AIS has taken another significant step in advancing the country’s digital infrastructure, in parallel with human capital development, to support the growth of Thailand’s digital economy. We firmly believe that Thailand must have its own AI capabilities to ensure long-term technological sovereignty and resilience,” he stated.
He further emphasized the core philosophy driving the initiative: “At AIS, we are convinced that ‘digital infrastructure owned and operated by Thais’ is the cornerstone of national development in the digital era. That belief underpins our continued investment in world-class digital infrastructure through collaboration with global technology leaders. This includes the launch of AIS Cloud powered by Oracle Cloud Infrastructure — the first hyperscale cloud platform in Thailand that is fully operated by a Thai team, with local data centers that empower both public and private sector organizations to manage their data securely, efficiently, and in full compliance with Thai regulations.”
Endorsed for Excellence: The dSURE 3-Star Certification
Adding significant weight to its credentials, the AIS Cloud platform has received a powerful endorsement from the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa). The platform is the very first service provider in Thailand to be awarded the prestigious dSURE 3-Star Cloud certification, the highest level of assurance offered by the agency.
Dr. Passakon Prathombutr, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at depa, explained the significance of this certification. “depa’s core mission is to drive strategic development of Thailand’s digital economy and society by promoting the adoption of appropriate technologies such as Cloud Computing, AI, Big Data, and IoT across business, industrial, and government sectors,” he said. “We are accelerating efforts to ensure universal access to high-standard digital services, including certified cloud services, through the dSURE initiative. This framework certifies cloud providers based on criteria ranging from fundamental service capabilities to environmental responsibility through Green Technology, up to the highest level — dSURE 3-Star Cloud — which ensures data sovereignty and secure local data storage with no cross-border transfers. AIS Business is currently the very first service provider in Thailand to be awarded this dSURE 3-Star certification.”
This certification serves as a critical third-party validation, assuring customers that AIS Cloud meets the most stringent standards for keeping sensitive data securely within Thailand’s borders.
Tailored for Thai Enterprises: Features and Functionality
Beyond its strategic importance, AIS Cloud is built with a deep understanding of the practical needs of Thai businesses. The platform is designed to be fully equipped to support enterprises with a suite of comprehensive and locally tailored services. Key benefits include:
- Localized Commercials: Contracts are executed in the Thai language, and service billing is conducted in Thai Baht, eliminating foreign exchange risks and simplifying financial planning for local companies.
- Dedicated Local Support: Post-sales support and technical assistance are delivered by Thai professionals in the local language, ensuring clear communication and faster problem resolution.
- High-Performance and Scalability: The platform is engineered to handle large-scale enterprise workloads with high flexibility, featuring auto-scaling capabilities to adjust resources as needed.
- Robust Security and Innovation: It adheres to rigorous global security standards and is continuously updated with new features to stay ahead of evolving threats and technological advancements.
- Future-Ready Infrastructure: The cloud offers end-to-end support for the most demanding emerging technologies, including AI, Machine Learning, and Big Data applications.
Building a Comprehensive Digital Ecosystem with AIS NaaS
To complement its new cloud offering, AIS Business also announced the launch of AIS NaaS (Network as a Service). This innovative solution empowers enterprises to take direct control of their network infrastructure, allowing them to manage and configure network usage independently through a user-friendly self-service portal.
This service provides businesses with unprecedented convenience for expanding or modifying network connections, both domestically and internationally. It ensures seamless and secure integration with AIS Cloud through a variety of high-speed connectivity options, including fiber optic and 5G. Supported by a team of experts available 24/7, AIS NaaS enhances flexibility and security, creating a holistic and powerful digital ecosystem for customers.
Mr. Phupa concluded by outlining the company’s overarching strategy, stating, “AIS Business is committed to becoming a key platform for digital and AI transformation across both public and private sectors. By integrating capabilities across connectivity (Connect), data storage and processing (Compute), and delivering end-to-end cloud solutions—ranging from Hybrid and Multi-Cloud architectures to fully integrated Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)—we reaffirm our dedication to driving Thailand toward a leadership position in digital technology across the region.”
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