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The new virtual desktops, purpose-built for architects, support graphics-intensive applications such as Enscape, TwinMotion and 3ds Max

Creative ITC, the leading global cloud services provider for the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry, has announced the launch of its Virtual Cloud Desktop Pod (VCDPod) that is purpose-built for resource-intensive design and visualisation applications, simulations, 3D rendering and modelling.

The new solution has been designed to overcome challenges that architects typically face when working with CPU-intensive applications including Enscape, Rhino, Lumion, TwinMotion, Maya, CREO, and 3ds Max. These powerful tools can put a heavy strain on IT infrastructure, requiring frequent upgrades to expensive traditional CAD workstations and making scaling virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) cost-prohibitive.

In contrast, VCDPod provides a flexible, scalable and secure solution that delivers the full power of a high-end in-office workstation to architects, wherever they are working. Professionals use a dedicated laptop, thin client or iPad to login into a virtual cloud desktop that offers single tenant access to high-end, dedicated computing resources. This delivers higher clock speeds for even the most demanding workloads and offers multi-screen capabilities with no image degradation.

John Dawson, Director, Creative ITC, said, “With competition in RFPs fiercer than ever and client expectations continuing to rise, architecture firms are under pressure to deliver more innovative, immersive designs – faster and more efficiently. VCDPod is a direct response to that market demand, offering next-level performance for the most graphics-intensive workflows. And to help architecture firms stay focused on higher value work, we’re also removing the burden of managing complex IT environments. It’s about empowering architects to do what they do best – design and innovate.”

VCDPod complements Creative ITC’s existing fully managed VDI solution, VDIPod, giving architecture practices the ultimate flexibility to create a tailored, hybrid solution designed to scale with them.

VCDPod has been purpose-built for the AEC industry specifically for AEC professionals. Key features include:

• High-performance: Dedicated, single tenant access to high-end computing resources, with multi-screen capabilities and no image degradation
• Cloud-powered flexibility: The ability to scale resources as demands grow, with no workstation or VDI profile upgrades required
• Full data control: Secure local storage to meet compliance, data sovereignty and protection requirements
• Simplified IT management: A fully managed solution with easy access to 24/7/365 AEC expert tech support from Creative
• Cost-effective high performance: Transparent pricing, real-time usage tracking and better ROI

For more information about VCDPod, visit: https://info.creative-itc.com/en-gb/vcdpod-virtual-desktop