1. Client NameBIM Cloud ComputingPresented by: Will LegerAdvance2000 AECCharlotte, NCFull-Service IT Engineering Firm

2. IT REALLY CAN BE THAT EASY!Strategic IT Audit Architectural Design Implementation Management 3. ObjectivesWhat is the Advance2000 Cloud?Key Elements of A2Ks Cloud Key Benefits to AEC firmsConclusion and Questions Strategic IT Audit Architectural Design Implementation Management 4. KKey QuestionsWhat impact would real time collaboration have on your firm?How would the ability to access drawing and information onany device at any time, change the way you do business?Would you like to trim costs of your IT expenses?Do you have successful data backups every night?What is your present plan in the event of a disaster?Strategic IT Audit Architectural Design Implementation Management Architectural Design Implementation Management 5. BIM Cloud in ActionStrategic IT Audit Architectural Design Implementation Management 6. Cloud DemoLets take a look at how this works!Strategic IT Audit Architectural Design Implementation Management 7. So, what is the Cloud? Transformation of IT into a Utility.Servers, Desktops, Telephony, Backups and SoftwareServices you Subscribe to.On Demand access to scalable ComputingChanging of IT Spend from a CAPEX into an OPEXPerhaps the Obsolescence of the PCLower Cost, Faster Computing = Better ProductivityStrategic IT Audit Architectural Design Implementation Management 8. Cloud The Perfect Storm Why Now?Virtualization VMware, Citrix, Hyper-VFalling cost of bandwidth Data circuits are getting faster and cheaperChoices Public VS Private clouds Strategic IT Audit Architectural Design Implementation Management 9. Cloud What you get!Productivity tremendous time savingsFlexibility access from any locationScalability increase size and performanceAccessibility always on 24/7Portability access from any deviceReliability fewer hardware concerns Strategic IT Audit Architectural Design Implementation Management 10. Maturity vs Performance1) AutoCAD2)3D Visualization3) BIM Cloud Strategic IT Audit Architectural Design Implementation Management 11. Typical Multi-locations (before)Office 1Typical Multi-office Locations Desktops and Servers Server PBX PCs T1 T1 Wide Area Network Office 2Office 3 Data not centralizedT1 Company PBX Server PBXPCs Server PBX PCs Strategic IT Audit Architectural Design Implementation Management 12. Typical Multi-locations (after)Advance2000s Data CenterWhat can be hostedVirtualization ofdesktops and ServersServersPBX VDICentralization of DataVOIP (hosted PBX) Office 1 Office 2Office 3 Elimination of Office-to-Office circuitsVDIVDI VDI Strategic IT Audit Architectural Design Implementation Management 13. Companies like you Little entire company5 locations300 employeesDedicated circuits50 ServersExchange, SQL, DataHosted PBXStrategic IT Audit Architectural Design Implementation Management 14. Another exampleHDR, Inc. project basedGlobal footprint7800 employeesDedicated circuitsAEC ApplicationsRevit, Civil 3D, Navisworks Strategic IT Audit Architectural Design Implementation Management 15. HDR TestimonialThe Project office will be Cloud provider will host Virtualrequired to workMachines and Server for Revit Models.collaboratively in real time Project modelers from any locationwith supporting staff fromcan remotely connect to the VirtualPasadena, Dallas, Chicago machines in the datacenter and use& Sacramento offices. Revit to work on the models.After thorough evaluation All users can work in the same modelof options, it was decidedat the same time.to select Advance 2000s Internet connection and loginCloud Services for this information is required to accessproject. models.(Ed Paul Feb 2012)Strategic IT Audit Architectural Design Implementation Management 16. One more exampleMoore-Lindner Engineers whole companyOne location5 employeesAll IT ServicesHosted PBXHosted ExchangeAll data filesStrategic IT Audit Architectural Design Implementation Management 17. Our SolutionBIM Revit Apps installed onVirtual Desktop in our PrivateCloudVirtual Servers store all shared fileswith Data Centralization Access from anywhereIT staff redundancy and 24x7coverage Desktop performance increases Revit Model CollaborationStrategic IT Audit Architectural Design Implementation Management 18. ServersAll Servers Virtualized sliceof a bigger serverCPU/Memory/Diskresources added in minutesAutomatic HW failover minimal downtimeOut of reach for most SMBsStrategic IT Audit Architectural Design Implementation Management 19. Storage & Data ProtectionEnterprise-class SANHW Mirroring Protection30 days incrementalbackups for virtual serversand data volumesData loss is very bad, dontlose days labor with justbackups Strategic IT Audit Architectural Design Implementation Management 20. Desktops Virtual & Physical Eliminate Cascading Quick upgrades Mobility Access from any deviceStrategic IT Audit Architectural Design Implementation Management 21. Cloud Your ApplicationsAutoDesk RevitAny 3rd party orcustom softwareMS OfficeExchange EmailSharePointStrategic IT Audit Architectural Design Implementation Management 22. Client access devicesStrategic IT Audit Architectural Design Implementation Management 23. IP PBX/PhonesCarrier Grade Alcatel-Lucent IP PBX, centralizedin data centerShared SIP circuit, shut offyour PRIsEliminate maintenancetruckCommunicate as OneEntity Strategic IT Audit Architectural Design Implementation Management 24. Local Technology AssetsCloud Access Device Laptop Desktop Tablet, Smartphone Zero Client TerminalPrinters/CopiersIP Phone HandsetHD Video Screen, CodecPOE LAN switchPrivate Circuit TerminationStrategic IT Audit Architectural Design Implementation Management 25. Integrated Project DeliveryEnables Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Inter-Firm CollaborationOwner, Architect, Engineer, Constructor, Facility ManagerStrategic IT Audit Architectural Design Implementation Management 26. SecurityBiometric Access toDatacenter, and no Colo Enterprise Cisco, VLAN,VMware, Microsoft, Alcatel-Lucent SecurityRigorous Change Control3rd Party SecurityConsultants Strategic IT Audit Architectural Design Implementation Management 27. Internet StabilityRedundancyOne highly reliable circuit is sufficient.No history of outages.Redundant gigabit internet connections.Power Loss Happens more frequently than circuit outages. In our cloud, power is covered.Mobility is the solution.Get to a circuit: home, coffee shop, job site. Strategic IT Audit Architectural Design Implementation Management 28. BenefitsMobilitywork from anywhereIT savingsreduced adminseverely reduced hardware refreshhardware horse powerapplication supportReal-time collaboration (ecosystem forming)Cost savings in Data Centerfewer HR can service many customerspurchase our IT in bulkDR and Business ContinuityStrategic IT Audit Architectural Design Implementation Management 29. Why use Advance2000Chris France President of AEC Division: 20+ years in IT, 11 as CIO in AEC Industry IBM, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Little Author of BIM & the Cloud & Economicsof Private Cloud Computing in AECBYTESand Mastering Revit Architecture 2011 ch.27 Speaker: AIA, Autodesk University, Zweig-White, Technology ConferencesIndustry experience, Proven Results, and Raving fans! Strategic IT Audit Architectural Design Implementation Management 30. Sampling of Cloud ClientsStrategic IT Audit Architectural Design Implementation Management 31. Where To Begin1. Try the Cloud Free demo accounts - Cloud Virtual Desktops2. Use the Cloud Pilot 5-10+ person project team, 2 months3. Embrace the Cloud Migrate to Advance2000 BIM Cloud Service 1, 2, and 3 year contractsStrategic IT Audit Architectural Design Implementation Management 32. Will Leger: (980) 622-6340Advance2000.com WLeger@Advance2000.comTurnkey Solutions. Architectural Design ImplementationStrategic IT Audit Data Center. Commitment. Strong Partners. Management