When Your Architects Log In, Their Cloud Should Just Work.
GPU-accelerated virtual desktops built for architecture and engineering firms — not for the lowest cloud bid.
- Stream Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D and BIM tools at workstation speed from anywhere
- 99.99% uptime design and multi-layered security, without “big-box” cloud surprises
- Flat monthly pricing with firewalls, backups, and bandwidth included
- U.S.-based engineers who answer the phone — no tickets lost in a queue
Serving architecture, engineering, and construction firms that can’t afford downtime.
Major outages at big cloud and network providers have taken airlines, news sites, and critical services offline — sometimes for hours. When that happens to your firm, project deadlines, client trust, and billable hours are all on the line.
IntelliData was built to give architecture firms an alternative:
performance-obsessed infrastructure, human support, and transparent pricing.
VDI That Keeps Up with Your Architects — and Your Deadlines
Your teams aren’t just checking email. They’re pushing large 3D models, rendering walkthroughs, and coordinating with field teams under tight client timelines. IntelliData Architecture VDI gives every architect, designer, and engineer a dedicated, GPU-powered virtual desktop tuned for AEC workloads — without buying, shipping, and maintaining stacks of high-end workstations.
The Problem with Status Quo
- On-prem workstations that sit idle overnight or in the office while teams are in the field
- Slow VPNs and file servers making model access painful for distributed teams
- Big-box cloud solutions that treat you like a ticket number, not a critical design firm
- Surprise egress, storage, and “add-on” security fees that blow up project margins
How IntelliData Changes the Game
- GPU-VDI performance optimized for Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Navisworks, Bluebeam, and more
- Centralized, secure project data with fast access from office, home, or job site
- Human-driven support — real engineers who understand your stack and your deadlines
- Predictable, flat monthly pricing aligned with seats and performance tie
What You Get with IntelliData Architecture VDI
A fully-managed, compliant, GPU-powered VDI platform designed for architecture and engineering teams — delivered as a service, with IntelliData acting as an extension of your IT team.
Human-Driven Technology
- Dedicated onboarding engineers who learn your applications, plug-ins, and project workflows
- Direct access to U.S.-based support — no chatbots, no endless escalation chains
Performance-Obsessed Infrastructure
- NVIDIA® GPU-backed virtual desktops with all-SSD storage
- Unlimited bandwidth included so your performance isn’t throttled by hidden limits
Transparent Pricing
- Flat monthly fee per seat based on GPU/CPU/RAM tier
- Built-in firewalling, backups, and monitoring — no surprise line items
Compliance by Design
- Architected for SOC 2, HIPAA, and CMMC-aligned environments
- Role-based access controls, MFA, and encrypted data at rest and in transit baked in
Proactive Partnership
- Capacity planning and performance tuning before issues hit your users
- Regular reviews with your leadership to align VDI resources to upcoming projects
How Architecture VDI Works with IntelliData
Assess & Design
- We review your current environment: applications, project sizes, locations, and compliance needs.
- Together, we choose GPU/CPU tiers and storage profiles for architects, designers, drafters, and project managers.
Build & Migrate
- IntelliData engineers build your VDI environment in our secure cloud, configure golden images, and integrate with your identity provider (e.g., Microsoft 365).
- We coordinate data migration and pilot groups to minimize disruption.
Go Live & Optimize
- Your users connect from any approved device — laptop, thin client, or tablet — and launch their virtual desktops in seconds.
- We monitor performance, adjust resources, and stay ahead of demand as new projects ramp up.
“Your architects shouldn’t be beta-testing your cloud provider. With IntelliData, you get a mature platform and a team that obsesses over your uptime so you don’t have to.”
Predictable, Project-Friendly Pricing
We price Architecture VDI like a long-term partnership, not a metered utility bill. Every seat includes firewall protection, backups, monitoring, and bandwidth — so you can budget by project and headcount, not guess at egress charges.
Design & Drafting Seat
- Optimized for CAD, 2D, and lighter 3D workflows
- GPU-accelerated, SSD storage, secure access from any approved device
Advanced BIM / Visualization Seat
- More GPU and RAM for heavy Revit models, 3D walkthroughs, and rendering
- Ideal for senior designers and visualization teams
Power User / Lead Architect Seat
- Highest compute and GPU configuration for complex, multi-discipline models
- For technical directors and BIM leads who can’t tolerate slowdowns
Exact pricing is customized to your mix of applications, seats, and compliance requirements — but your invoice is flat, transparent, and free of surprise usage fees.
How a Growing Architecture Firm Unlocked Remote Design — Without New Workstations
A 70-person architecture firm with offices in two states was struggling with aging workstations, slow VPN access to models, and an overworked internal IT lead. Moving everyone to a hyperscale cloud VDI trial led to unpredictable monthly costs and confusing support.
With IntelliData Architecture VDI:
- They standardized on three GPU-VDI seat types aligned to roles
- Project teams could securely access models from home, office, or job site
- Their IT lead gained a proactive partner for monitoring, patching, and capacity planning
Result: Less time fighting desktops and more time focused on design and client delivery.
Security and Compliance Are Built In, Not Bolted On
Security Controls
- Isolated tenant environments with network segmentation and advanced firewalling
- Encrypted traffic end-to-end and data encryption at rest
- MFA and role-based access to desktops, data, and management portals
- Continuous monitoring for performance and security anomalies
Compliance by Design
- Architected for SOC 2, HIPAA, and CMMC-aligned environments
- Support for industry audits and documentation needs
- Data residency and access policies tailored to your firm’s and clients’ requirements
Architecture VDI FAQs
Will IntelliData Architecture VDI work with our existing tools (Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Bluebeam, etc.)?
Yes. We design your VDI environment around your actual toolset, including plug-ins and integrations. During onboarding we test performance and workflows with pilot users before rolling out firm-wide.
How is IntelliData different from AWS, Azure, or generic VDI providers?
We’re not a “do-it-yourself” cloud. IntelliData provides a fully managed VDI platform with GPU-optimized performance, transparent pricing, and human engineers who act as an extension of your IT team. You’re not stitching together services or managing a maze of SKUs — we handle the infrastructure so your teams can focus on design.
What happens if there’s an outage?
We design the platform for high availability and resilience, with multiple layers of redundancy. Our team actively monitors your environment and responds in real time. You get direct communication with engineers who know your environment and a clear incident response plan — not a status page and a support ticket.
Can we start with a pilot before moving the whole firm?
Absolutely. Most firms begin with a pilot for a single office, project team, or application stack. Once performance and workflows are validated, we scale out to additional users and locations.
How fast can users get up and running?
Once the environment design is locked, we can provision virtual desktops quickly, then schedule migrations and cutovers to match your project calendar. The exact timing depends on scope (applications, data volume, number of locations), but our goal is always a smooth, low-friction transition.
Ready to Move Your Architecture Desktops into a Smarter Cloud?
If your architects are fighting slow VPNs, aging hardware, or unreliable cloud platforms, it’s time for a different kind of partner. IntelliData’s Architecture VDI is built for performance, security, and real-world AEC workflows — backed by a team that treats your uptime like their own.
