Built for architecture firms
- Workstations tuned for modeling and rendering
- Cloud collaboration that just works
- Large model files backed up and recoverable
- Secure sharing with clients and consultants
- 24/7 network monitoring
Why it matters
Deadlines are tight enough without waiting on your computer.
Architecture firms depend on demanding modeling and rendering software, shared models that several people edit at once, and constant file exchange with consultants and clients. When a workstation struggles or a shared model gets corrupted, design time turns into waiting time.
Think of it like this
A shared model is like a building site with many trades on it at once. Someone has to keep the access organized and the materials safe, or work grinds to a halt.
Common challenges
What we hear most often
Rendering and modeling speed
Underpowered or poorly maintained workstations slow every design review.
Shared models and cloud tools
Multiple people working on the same project need reliable sync and access.
Client and consultant file exchange
Drawings move constantly between firms, often through ad-hoc sharing.
How we help
IT that keeps your designers designing
- Workstation planning
We recommend, set up and maintain workstations sized for modeling and rendering.
- Collaboration support
Reliable access to shared models and cloud collaboration tools, in the office and at home.
- Protected project files
Encrypted backups of project data with monthly test restores.
- Secure sharing
Business-grade file sharing with consultants and clients.
- Software installs and updates
We keep design software, plug-ins and drivers up to date.
- Hardware refresh planning
Budgets and timelines so you replace machines before they slow your team down.
A closer look
IT support for architecture firms, from workstation to deadline
Workstations built for CAD, BIM and rendering
Design software leans hard on graphics cards, memory and fast storage. We help you spec workstations for the work your team actually does, buy them through our Dell and Microsoft partnerships, set them up the same way every time and keep drivers and updates current so a model does not crash the night before a client presentation.
When a machine starts to slow down, monitoring usually tells us before your designer does. We replace or upgrade on a schedule you plan for in your annual IT review, instead of in a panic.
Large-file sharing and remote access
Architecture files are big, and teams share them between the office, home and job sites. We set up file storage and sharing that fits how you work, whether that is Microsoft 365 and SharePoint, a file server, or both, with permissions so the right people see the right projects.
For designers working from home or visiting sites, we set up secure remote access with multi-factor sign-in, so opening a project away from the office does not mean emailing files around or leaving the network open.
Backups that hold up during deadlines
A corrupted model or an accidental overwrite during a deadline week is expensive. Every Xonicwave plan includes encrypted, off-site backups of computers and servers, up to 10 versions of every file kept 180 days, and a test restore every month. If a file goes bad, we restore the last good version.
Every plan also includes 24/7 SOC security monitoring, SentinelOne or Bitdefender endpoint protection and SaaS Alerts monitoring for Microsoft 365, because design files and client data are exactly what ransomware crews target.
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Questions
Frequently asked questions
Do you support design and rendering software?
Yes. We support the workstations, networks and installs that modeling and rendering software rely on, and work with vendors on application issues.
Can you help us pick the right workstations?
Yes. We recommend hardware based on the software you use and the size of your projects, and handle buying and setup.
Can our team collaborate on models from home?
Yes. We set up secure, reliable remote access for shared models and cloud collaboration tools.
How much does it cost?
Plans start at $500 a month for your whole team, not per person. A free IT bill review shows exactly where you'd land.
Do you work outside Southern California?
Yes. We support businesses anywhere in the US remotely, with on-site support in San Diego, Orange and Los Angeles counties on Platinum and Titanium plans.
Can you help us choose workstations for rendering?
Yes. We help you spec and buy workstations for your software and workload, then set them up and keep them updated.
How do you handle large project files for remote staff?
We set up secure file sharing and remote access with multi-factor sign-in, sized for large files, so remote staff can work without emailing files around.
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