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- Monitoring
- Managed Anti-Virus
- Patch Management
- Scheduled Maintenance
IT Support for Architects
Architecture practices need IT that handles massive files, powerful workstations, and complex collaboration. Cloudswitched provides technology support built for the demands of architectural design.
CAD Workstations
We specify, configure, and maintain high-performance workstations running AutoCAD, Revit, and other design tools.
Large File Storage
Network storage and cloud solutions designed to handle the large project files architects generate daily.
BIM Collaboration
Infrastructure and tools configured for BIM workflows, enabling seamless collaboration with project partners.
IT Built for Design Practices
Architecture practices have IT requirements that differ significantly from typical office environments. Workstations need powerful graphics capability for 3D modelling, storage needs to handle enormous project files, networks must support BIM collaboration, and backup must protect years of design work. Cloudswitched provides IT support that understands these specific demands and delivers infrastructure that enables creativity rather than constraining it.
What Sets Us Apart
Design Tool Expertise
We support AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Rhino, and Adobe Creative Suite — understanding the hardware requirements and configuration nuances of each.
Performance Optimisation
Slow rendering and laggy modelling cost architects hours. We tune workstations, networks, and storage for optimal design application performance.
Project Data Protection
Years of design work and client projects are backed up securely with tested recovery procedures, protecting your most valuable asset.
Architecture IT Support Covers
CAD and BIM workstation specification and support
Network storage for large project files
Cloud backup of design libraries and project archives
Rendering farm and processing support
BIM collaboration platform management
Plotting, printing, and large format device support
Architecture IT Support Plans
From
£40
Per user, per monthAssurance Package
- Monitoring
- Managed Anti-Virus
- Patch Management
- Scheduled Maintenance
- Remote Support
- Dedicated Account Manager
From
£60
Per user, per monthUltimate Package
- Monitoring
- Managed Anti-Virus
- Patch Management
- Scheduled Maintenance
- Remote Support
- Dedicated Account Manager
- Onsite Support
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. We specify workstations optimised for the design applications you use, balancing CPU, GPU, RAM, and storage for the best performance within your budget. We also manage the lifecycle, recommending upgrades when applications outgrow hardware.
We design storage solutions — whether on-premises NAS, SAN, or cloud-based — that provide the capacity and speed architects need. This includes tiered storage that keeps active project files fast and archives older work cost-effectively.
Yes. We configure BIM collaboration platforms, manage access for external consultants, and ensure your network infrastructure supports the bandwidth demands of shared models and design reviews.
Absolutely. We install, configure, and support large format plotters and printers from HP, Canon, and other manufacturers, including driver management and colour calibration.
Yes. We configure remote access solutions that give architects secure access to their design files and applications from home, including VPN, remote desktop, and cloud-based design tools where appropriate.
Free On Boarding worth up to £2,000!
Limited time offer - valid until 31/05/2026
Let's Talk About Your IT
Tell us about your practice and we will design IT support that powers your creative work.
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