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A lot of prod support can't be done remotely, for practical (need access to this physical environment) or security reasons.



In which case you need 24/7 shifts on site. If you can fix a problem remotely from your home then someone can do it in Sydney.


24/7 on-site is costly and counterproductive when issues are rare but high impact.

Someone in another country providing remote support doesn't work for a whole range of industries, particularly where security clearance is in play.




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