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Who We Serve Engineers & Architects
20+ YEARS SERVING AEC FIRMS IN PORTLAND

IT That Keeps Your
Design Practice Moving

We know AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, Bluebeam, and the unique IT demands of engineering and architecture firms. No more calling a generic helpdesk that’s never heard of Navisworks.

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What We Solve for AEC Firms
Slow Large File Access
5GB Revit models that open in seconds
Ransomware Targeting AEC
Multi-layer defense built for design firms
Autodesk License Complexity
Managed subscriptions & renewals
Remote Job Site Access
Secure access from field to office
2x
More likely than other industries
to face ransomware attacks
Source: Egnyte State of Ransomware Report ↗
31%
of attacked AEC firms
were hit again within 16 months
Source: Egnyte State of Ransomware Report ↗
75%
of AEC cybersecurity alerts
involve credential exposure
Source: ReliaQuest / CybelAngel ↗
Common Pain Points

The IT Challenges AEC Firms Face

These aren't generic IT problems. They're specific to firms running large design files, complex licensing, and distributed project teams.

Slow Access to Large Files

A 5GB Navisworks model or a complex Civil 3D drawing shouldn't take 20 minutes to open. Slow VPN access, undersized servers, and poor storage architecture are productivity killers. Every minute a designer waits is a billable hour lost.

Ransomware Targeting Design Firms

AEC firms are more than twice as likely to face ransomware attacks than the average business. Your BIM models, CAD drawings, and client project data are high-value targets. A single attack can lock your entire firm out of every active project file.

Remote and Field Access

Designers working from home, engineers at job sites, and project managers hopping between offices all need secure, fast access to the same files. Consumer VPNs and shared drives aren't built for this. The right setup makes remote access feel like you're sitting at your desk.

Autodesk Licensing Complexity

Managing Autodesk subscriptions across teams, keeping licenses assigned correctly, and handling software updates without breaking active project workflows takes real expertise. Most IT providers don't understand Autodesk licensing. We do.

Contractor and Subconsultant Access

AEC projects involve dozens of external collaborators. Giving contractors access to project files without exposing your entire network is a security challenge most firms handle poorly, with shared passwords, open SharePoint links, or consumer file-sharing tools.

Workstation Performance and Lifecycle

CAD and BIM workstations need the right CPUs, GPUs, and RAM to keep up. Firms running engineers on underpowered machines lose hours every week to render times and crashes. We help plan and manage hardware lifecycles so your team is always on capable equipment.

How We Stay Current

We Track the AEC Technology Landscape So You Don't Have To

The AEC software world moves fast. Autodesk shifts subscription models. Bentley releases new versions of MicroStation and OpenRoads. Cloud-based BIM changes how teams collaborate. We actively monitor these changes so our clients are never caught off guard.

digiWEST has supported AEC clients for over 20 years. Our engineers have seen the industry evolve from paper to CAD to BIM to cloud-native workflows, and we've adapted with it at every step.

Autodesk Platform Transitions

We track Autodesk's ongoing shift from perpetual to subscription licensing and help clients migrate smoothly to ACC (Autodesk Construction Cloud) and the new unified platform without disrupting active projects.

Cloud-Native File Access for Large Files

Solutions like Panzura and Egnyte let engineering firms access multi-gigabyte project files from anywhere at LAN speeds. We deploy, manage, and support these platforms for firms that need fast, secure file access across offices and remote workers.

BIM and GIS Workflow Support

As firms adopt more connected BIM and GIS workflows, the IT infrastructure supporting them needs to evolve. We ensure your network, storage, and endpoints keep pace with increasingly data-intensive project environments.

Hardware That Matches the Workload

Rendering, simulation, and large model navigation require real GPU horsepower. We specify and source workstations that match how your team actually works, not generic office PCs pushed beyond their limits.

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AEC Firms That Trust digiWEST

We're proud to support some of Oregon's leading engineering and architecture practices. These firms trust us with the IT infrastructure behind their project delivery.

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