Before adopting Computle, the firm operated with a patchwork of disparate storage locations and underpowered laptops that struggled to handle demanding design workflows. Each office maintained its own local infrastructure, creating data silos and inconsistent performance across the global team.

The laptop-based setup meant that designers were constrained by limited CPU and GPU power, resulting in lengthy rendering times and frustrating lag when working with complex models. Collaborating across offices was particularly challenging, as file access was slow and unreliable, with teams often working on outdated versions of project files.

With operations spanning multiple continents, the firm needed a unified platform that could deliver high-performance computing resources and seamless data access regardless of user location, while eliminating the complexity and maintenance burden of managing distributed local infrastructure.

The firm deployed Computle's global workstation platform with intelligent geographic workload distribution. Users in New York access high-performance Computle workstations located in New York, while European team members connect to UK-based machines. This geographic alignment minimises latency and ensures optimal responsiveness for all users.

Computle integrated with the firm's LucidLink storage infrastructure to provide lock-free, intelligent file caching. When a designer in New York accesses project files, LucidLink automatically caches the data locally, providing near-instant access. The same intelligent caching applies for UK users, ensuring that teams across both locations work with the same single source of truth while experiencing local-like performance.

The combination of geographically distributed workstations and LucidLink's intelligent caching eliminated the performance bottlenecks and data fragmentation of the previous setup. Designers now enjoy high-performance computing resources and fast, reliable access to all project files regardless of location.

The transition to Computle's global platform delivered immediate performance and productivity benefits:

• High-performance computing: Designers moved from underpowered laptops to dedicated workstations with professional GPUs, dramatically accelerating rendering and visualization workflows.

• Lower latency: Geographic workstation distribution ensures users connect to nearby infrastructure, minimising network latency and providing responsive, desktop-like performance.

• Intelligent file access: LucidLink's smart caching means frequently accessed files are available instantly, while maintaining a single source of truth across all locations.

• Lock-free collaboration: Multiple team members can work simultaneously on the same projects without file locking issues, enabling seamless real-time collaboration across time zones.

Migrating to Computle eliminated the complexity and overhead of managing distributed local infrastructure across multiple offices. The firm no longer needs to maintain separate storage systems, manage laptop hardware lifecycles, or coordinate IT support across different locations.

All workstation management, updates, and maintenance are handled by Computle, freeing the internal IT team to focus on strategic initiatives rather than day-to-day infrastructure support. New team members can be provisioned with fully configured, high-performance workstations in minutes rather than days.

The unified platform provides consistent performance and user experience across all locations, simplifying training, support, and collaboration while significantly reducing total cost of ownership compared to the previous fragmented infrastructure.

The combination of high-performance workstations, geographic distribution, and intelligent storage caching has dramatically improved the daily experience for designers. Tasks that previously required patience and workarounds now happen seamlessly and instantly.

Designers report that the transition feels like moving from struggling with underpowered laptops to having access to top-tier workstation hardware. The responsive performance and fast file access enable them to focus on creative work rather than waiting for systems to catch up.

Cross-office collaboration has become effortless, with teams in New York and Europe working together on the same projects without the friction and delays that characterised the previous infrastructure. The improved workflow efficiency has accelerated project timelines and enhanced team productivity.

The transition to Computle has positioned the firm with modern, globally distributed infrastructure that supports seamless collaboration while delivering high-performance computing resources to every team member regardless of location.

By combining geographically distributed workstations with intelligent storage caching, Computle has solved the dual challenges of performance and data access that plague traditional remote infrastructure approaches.

For creative firms operating globally with demanding computational requirements, Computle's platform offers a streamlined alternative to fragmented local infrastructure and underpowered endpoint devices.