How Nasuni is Powering the Future of AEC: Cloud Smarts, Cyber Resilience, and Collaboration at Scale

The architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry is at a pivotal moment.

Projects are getting bigger, timelines tighter, and teams are more globally distributed than ever before. From managing massive design files to keeping data safe from relentless cyber threats, AEC firms are under growing pressure to modernize their IT infrastructure. Add in the need for seamless collaboration across continents and remote job sites, and it’s clear: the future of AEC demands smarter, more resilient data solutions.

That’s where platforms like Nasuni come in, helping AEC firms turn these challenges into competitive advantages. With a staggering 189% growth in data under management in just two years, Nasuni isn’t just keeping pace with the sector’s needs — it’s setting the tempo.

The Data Challenge: Massive Files, Remote Teams, Constant Threats

AEC firms juggle some of the world’s largest design files while coordinating teams scattered across job sites and time zones. With the increasing frequency of cyberattacks (with 76% of firms hit in the last year alone) and the need for a robust, modern data solution becomes obvious.

Nasuni’s latest industry report reveals that 81% of AEC firms have embraced hybrid cloud models to marry on-premises speed with cloud scalability. Thus, it comes as no surprise that with ransomware attacks costing weeks of recovery time, firms are prioritizing platforms that offer both resilience and agility.

Fast, Flexible, and Ransomware-Resistant

Nasuni delivers exactly what modern AEC firms need:

• Optimized performance for heavy-duty design apps like AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, and ArcGIS
• Global file collaboration without the headaches, keeping teams in sync no matter where they are
• Built-in Ransomware protection with rapid restore and immutable cloud snapshots
• VPN-less remote access, so teams can work from any job site — no clunky workarounds needed

For firms designing everything from sustainable urban centers to major infrastructure projects, Nasuni ensures data is always accessible, always secure, and always ready for action.

Big Names, Bigger Impact

When it comes to Nasuni, industry giants are already on board, including 8 of the top 10 largest AEC firms in the United States. Perkins&Will, GeoVerra, LEO A DALY, Kimley-Horn, McKim & Creed, and Ramboll Global are just a few of the organizations trusting Nasuni to handle their mission-critical data around the world.

And, the partnership is paying off. Here are just a few real-world achievements Nasuni customers experience:

• LEO A DALY cut on-site storage costs by 67%, accelerated file synchronization by 5%, and recovered quickly from a ransomware attack
• Kimley-Horn slashed capital costs by 50% by consolidating to the Nasuni File Data Platform
• Perkins&Will integrated new business data 4x faster post-merger, while enhancing global collaboration and driving AI-powered design innovation
• Tetra Tech consolidated a whopping 500 file servers into a single, unified environment
• Overall, recovery time from cyber incidents has been reduced by up to 96%, thanks to automatic file versioning and rapid restoration tools

As AEC firms tackle bigger, more complex projects, Nasuni remains the superior solution. To see how Nasuni is helping AEC firms work faster, safer, and smarter, check out Nasuni for AEC.