Transforming CAD File Management with CentreStack

The Challenge of Global Collaboration

In the engineering, architecture, and construction industries, efficient file sharing is critical for smooth collaboration, particularly when working with large files such as AutoCAD drawings. However, traditional methods like email-based sharing and outdated file servers lead to version mismatches, slow synchronization, and inefficient workflows—especially when teams are spread across different continents, including China.

One Managed Service Provider (MSP) based in the northwest Atlanta area, which specializes in personalized IT solutions for small businesses, faced these exact challenges. Their struggle to manage CAD file versioning, ensure seamless SharePoint integration, and provide a real mapped drive experience for their globally dispersed teams prompted them to look for a better solution.

The Turning Point

Their initial attempts to use SharePoint proved inadequate due to its inefficiencies in handling large CAD files. While SharePoint worked well for standard documents, CAD drawings, and other large engineering files often suffered from slow access speeds and synchronization delays.

Realizing the need for a more scalable, cloud-based solution, the MSP sought a platform that would not only facilitate seamless collaboration but also integrate with their existing infrastructure. The ideal solution needed to offer:

• Large File Handling & Intelligent Caching – Enabling efficient file access without overloading local resources.
• Seamless SharePoint Integration – Ensuring a cohesive, centralized environment for document management.
• Granular Permissions & File Locking – Protecting file integrity and ensuring version control.

The Solution: CentreStack's Game-Changing Capabilities

The MSP ultimately implemented CentreStack, a cloud-based solution designed to meet the unique demands of engineering and architectural firms managing large CAD files. By leveraging CentreStack’s intelligent caching, SharePoint integration, and real mapped drive experience, the company was able to:

• Streamline collaboration across global teams, including remote workers in China.
• Ensure centralized file versioning, eliminating conflicts caused by email-based file sharing.
• Enhance security and permissions control, allowing teams to manage file access without compromising data integrity.
• Optimize operational efficiency, reducing IT overhead while improving overall productivity.

A Blueprint for Success

This transformation showcases how businesses in engineering, construction, and architecture can modernize their IT infrastructure without disrupting their workflows. By shifting to CentreStack, the MSP was able to replace slow VPN-dependent systems with a high-speed, secure, and scalable solution.

For businesses struggling with CAD file management, inefficient file versioning, or limited SharePoint functionality, CentreStack offers a future-proof solution to overcome these challenges.

Call to Action

Is your company struggling with large file-sharing and global collaboration inefficiencies? Contact us today to see how CentreStack can transform your IT infrastructure, enhance collaboration, and ensure seamless global access to your critical design files.

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