ICT Ministry promotes local brands among govt agencies

ICT Ministry's ICT Industry Promotion Bureau director Ajin Jirachieepattana said the project aims to promote the local ICT industry and help government agencies gain confidence in local manufacturers. The project will show buyers that products manufactured indigenously are of high quality and match international standards.

"We want to push government agencies to purchase certified computers and increase competition between local and international brands. Each year government agencies spend a lot on IT equipment for their organisations," ICT Ministry permanent secretary Sue Loutai said.

The project will promote local brands that have been certified by Thai Industrial Standards (TIS) including TIS 15612548 (2005), which is related to information-technology equipment safety; TIS 19562548 (2005), which is related to general requirements of information-technology equipment; and the Nectec Mark, which certifies reliability related to testing and radio-disturbance limits. 

Currently, there are only three manufacturers that are certified - Powell Computer, SVOA and Synnex (Thailand).

PTEC director Kwan Sitathani said the project will develop confidence among government agencies and will provide open doors for local manufacturers to tap the government sector and improve their quality standards.

Powell Computer Manufacturing president Kasin Aramsereevong also said the project will help local brands reach the profitable government market.