High-Performance IT for Architecture & Design Firms
IT Designed for the Creative Process
Architecture and design firms work with massive files, demanding rendering software, and complex multi-studio collaboration. Gradius builds the infrastructure to support that — with the performance, security, and reliability your creative work demands.
BIM & CAD Infrastructure
High-performance workstations, storage, and network infrastructure optimized for Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, Grasshopper, and rendering engines.
Large File Management
Reliable, fast storage solutions and file sharing platforms for CAD, BIM, and render files — accessible from any studio or remote location.
IP & Design Protection
Data loss prevention, access controls, and monitoring to protect your proprietary designs, renderings, and client project files.
Multi-Studio Collaboration
Secure, high-speed connectivity between multiple studio locations — keeping project teams in sync with clients and contractors.
IT Challenges in Architecture & Design
Demanding Compute & Storage
BIM models, rendering farms, and high-resolution renders require significant computing power and fast, reliable storage that general IT can't always support.
Massive File Sizes
Revit and AutoCAD files can reach hundreds of gigabytes — sharing, syncing, and collaborating on them requires infrastructure purpose-built for the task.
Design IP Is Valuable
Architectural designs and proprietary workflows represent enormous value — a breach or accidental leak to a competitor can be catastrophic.
Client & Contractor Collaboration
Sharing project files securely with clients, engineers, and contractors without exposing the rest of your environment is a constant challenge.
How Gradius Supports Architecture Firms
Performance: High-performance workstation procurement, GPU configuration, and network infrastructure for CAD and BIM workloads
Storage: Fast NAS, cloud storage, and file sharing solutions designed for large CAD and BIM files
Software Support: Expert support for Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, SketchUp, Enscape, and creative suite applications
IP Protection: DLP policies, access controls, and monitoring to protect your designs and project files from theft or exposure
Collaboration: Secure external sharing portals for clients, engineers, and contractors without exposing internal systems
Security: 24/7 monitoring, ransomware protection, and backup for all project files and design work
Compliance & Standards We Know
Architecture and design firms serving government agencies or regulated clients often face cybersecurity requirements. We help you meet them without disrupting your creative workflow.
24/7 Monitoring for Your Studio
Deadline-driven design work never stops. Our NOC monitors your infrastructure around the clock — keeping project files safe, systems fast, and your team uninterrupted.
- Continuous monitoring of file servers, workstations, and storage
- Ransomware detection and immediate project file protection
- High-performance storage performance monitoring and alerting
- On-site engineer dispatch for hardware failures affecting production workstations
IT Services for Architecture & Design
From workstation performance to project file security, Gradius delivers the technology infrastructure that keeps your firm designing at its best.
CAD & BIM Infrastructure
High-performance workstations, storage arrays, and network infrastructure purpose-built for demanding design and rendering workloads.
- Advanced email filtering & BEC detection
- Wire transfer verification protocols
- Phishing simulation training
- 24/7 SOC monitoring
- Incident response support
Project File Storage & Sharing
Secure, fast storage and collaboration solutions for massive project files — accessible from any studio or remote location.
- Yardi, AppFolio, MRI, Buildium
- Dotloop, DocuSign, SkySlope
- Salesforce & RE-specific CRM
- Microsoft 365 for Real Estate
- Accounting software integration
Managed Cybersecurity & SOC
24/7 threat monitoring and data loss prevention protecting your designs, IP, and client project files from theft or ransomware.
- Mobile device management (MDM)
- BYOD policy enforcement
- Secure VPN & remote access
- Remote wipe & lock capabilities
- App management & deployment
Managed IT & Help Desk
Proactive infrastructure management and fast helpdesk support — so workstation issues never delay a design deadline.
- 24/7 NOC & help desk support
- Workstation & device management
- Patch management & updates
- On-site field engineer dispatch
- <15 min average response time
Cloud & Remote Collaboration
Secure cloud environments and remote access solutions that let distributed design teams collaborate as if they're in the same studio.
- Multi-site VPN & SD-WAN
- Managed Wi-Fi for offices & properties
- Network monitoring & management
- Firewall & security management
- New office buildouts
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Automated, encrypted backups of all project files with rapid recovery — so no design work is ever permanently lost.
- Encrypted automated backups
- Microsoft 365 backup
- Transaction record retention
- Rapid file restoration
- Tested recovery procedures
Design Without IT Interruptions.
Let Gradius handle your infrastructure so your team can focus on great design. Start with a free technology assessment — no commitment required.
- BIM & CAD expertise
- 100% U.S.-based team
- Results in 30–90 days
