In March of this year, Myanmar experienced a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake, with tremors felt as far as Bangkok. Later, in late September, a major road collapse occurred on Samsen Road—one of Bangkok’s key routes—creating a sinkhole approximately 50 meters deep and forcing evacuations in the surrounding area. These two major incidents within the same year highlight that “Thai organizations face unpredictable natural risks.” At the same time, cyber threats are continuously increasing. According to Check Point, in the first half of 2025, Thai organizations experienced an average of 3,201 cyberattacks per week, significantly higher than the global average of 1,946 attacks.
Although businesses cannot predict when natural disasters or cyber incidents will occur, they can prepare in advance. Ms. Nini Wu, CEO of GWS CLOUD, stated: “Today, organizations no longer need to make significant investments to build their own backup centers. By subscribing to offsite cloud disaster recovery services (Disaster Recovery as a Service – DRaaS), they can manage both natural disasters and cyberattacks while ensuring that critical systems continue to operate.”
Strengths of Offsite Cloud Backup
Offsite backup solutions are generally divided into two types: the Hot Site, which maintains continuous synchronization between data centers for near-instant recovery but comes with higher costs, and the Cold Site, which stores data remotely at a lower cost but requires more time for restoration.
In practice, GWS CLOUD delivers tailored backup solutions designed to match each client’s operational needs. The platform supports a Recovery Point Objective (RPO) as low as five minutes, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations. Its reliability is reinforced by BSI international certifications — ISO 27001, 27011, 27017, and 27018 — along with a team of certified experts and official recognition as a VMware and Veeam cloud service provider.
To safeguard data transmission, GWS CLOUD employs IPSec VPN and L2VPN encryption across the entire communication channel. Additionally, its cloud-based service model allows organizations to shift from capital expenditure (CapEx) to operational expenditure (OpEx), improving cost control and budgeting flexibility. Thanks to its scalable and resilient infrastructure, clients can easily adjust computing resources according to seasonal demand or business cycles—optimizing performance during peak periods and avoiding unnecessary fixed costs during slower times.
How to Choose a Reliable DR Cloud Provider
When evaluating DRaaS providers, organizations should prioritize system credibility. Key considerations include:
• Information Security Standards: Certifications such as ISO/IEC 27001 and CSA STAR.
• Data Center Tier Level: Tier III or IV, with cross-site recovery capability in case of disruptions.
• Regular DR Plan Testing: Conduct DR drills aligned with customer requirements to verify effectiveness.
• Recovery Objectives: Clear evidence and processes to achieve RTO/RPO targets during crises.
• Support and Service Agreements: 24×7 support with clear SLAs covering response times and monitoring processes to ensure enterprise-level reliability.
GWS CLOUD has over 25 years of data center management experience, covering cloud services, hybrid cloud, and end-to-end disaster recovery. By combining Taiwanese technology with a Thai-based team, the company delivers close and professional support.
Customers are assisted by Thai solution architects and consultants, starting with critical system assessment to define priority levels and recovery order. Then, GWS CLOUD designs DR architectures on cloud or hybrid platforms, establishes dedicated network connections with appropriate data synchronization, creates operational Runbooks, and supports DR drills and POC testing before going live. These measures reduce risk and increase confidence in system activation.
In addition, GWS CLOUD has received the dSure certification from Thailand’s Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa), reflecting national-level service quality and professional capability.
Amid growing uncertainty, investing in offsite Cloud DR helps organizations mitigate risks from natural disasters, man-made incidents, and cyberattacks. It safeguards critical data while ensuring smooth business continuity. For more information on implementing DR or exploring cloud solutions, visit the official GWS CLOUD website or contact the team directly.
