Centralizing Workstations for global performance

As workloads in architecture, engineering, and construction became increasingly compute-intensive, organizations relying on traditional Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and public cloud platforms faced significant performance barriers. Latency, reduced CPU clock speeds, and costly data egress fees limited productivity and real-time collaboration. Many industry applications also lacked ISV certification for virtualized environments, leaving users without the reliability needed for precision design work.

To overcome these challenges, IMSCAD partnered with Lenovo to deliver a global Workstation-as-a-Service model. By deploying Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Ultra SFF, P7, and PX systems powered by Intel® processors in Equinix data centers worldwide, IMSCAD eliminated latency and ensured direct access to CPU and GPU resources. This setup allows designers and engineers to work on complex 3D models seamlessly from anywhere—achieving workstation-class performance with the convenience of the cloud.

Lenovo’s purpose-built ThinkStation portfolio was chosen for its unmatched balance of power, scalability, and reliability. Combining the performance of Intel® Core™ and Xeon® processors with Lenovo’s advanced cooling and compact design, IMSCAD’s hosted solution delivers secure, high-performance access to mission-critical applications—at a lower cost and with greater consistency than traditional cloud platforms. Together, Lenovo and IMSCAD are redefining remote work for design professionals worldwide.