Ensuring the infrastructure can handle different data regulations and compliance requirements across regions This choice addresses the critical need for compliance with varying data regulations in different countries, which is a key factor for an international deployment to re-main viable and legal in the long term. Option A is incorrect as implementing an overly complex architecture initially can lead to unnecessary costs and complexity. Option C is incorrect because choosing the cheapest option may not meet future scalability and compliance needs. Option D is incorrect as it does not consider the dynamic nature of the business and potential future changes.