IT support for CAD, BIM, large files and project IP
IT Support for Engineering Firms
Engineering firms run demanding workloads – CAD software, simulation tools, large file transfers and complex network requirements that generic IT support simply isn’t equipped to handle. Blowfish Technology delivers IT support built around the specific performance, security and software demands of engineering businesses.
AutoCAD, SolidWorks, ANSYS and more – supported
High-performance workstation management
Project IP and design data protection
Supply chain Cyber Essentials certification
IT for engineering
Engineering IT Requires More Than a Generic Helpdesk
Engineering firms depend on specialist software – AutoCAD, SolidWorks, ANSYS, MathWorks MATLAB and others – that places significant demands on workstation hardware, network performance and storage infrastructure. When a simulation crashes, a CAD file becomes corrupted or a server running finite element analysis goes offline, the impact on project timelines is immediate.
Blowfish Technology provides IT support that understands engineering workloads. We specify and manage the high-performance workstations your design and analysis teams need, ensure your network infrastructure can handle large file transfers, and protect the design IP and project data that represents years of engineering expertise.
We work with engineering firms across the North West – from mechanical and structural engineering to electrical, civil and process engineering – and we understand the supply chain security requirements that clients and primes increasingly place on their engineering partners.
Underpowered Workstations
CAD, simulation and analysis software requires high-performance hardware. Underpowered workstations slow your engineers down, increase render times and reduce productivity measurably.
Design IP Theft
Engineering designs represent significant commercial value. Targeted theft, ransomware and accidental data loss can destroy years of R&D investment in an instant.
Large File Transfer and Storage
Engineering files are large – CAD assemblies, simulation datasets and project archives require fast, reliable storage and network infrastructure to avoid bottlenecks.
Client and Supply Chain Requirements
Defence, aerospace and large industrial clients often require Cyber Essentials or ISO 27001 from their engineering supply chain. Without it, you may lose contracts.
What we deliver
IT Support Built for Engineering
Engineering Software Support
We support AutoCAD, SolidWorks, ANSYS, MATLAB, Revit and other engineering platforms – ensuring reliable workstations and servers and fast resolution when issues arise.
High-Performance Workstations
We specify, supply and manage the workstations your engineers need – correctly specified for CAD, simulation and analysis workloads, with GPU and RAM configured for your software.
Design IP Protection
Access controls, encryption and endpoint security ensuring your design files and project data are protected against theft, ransomware and accidental loss.
Fast Storage and Network
NAS storage, fast internal networks and optimised file server configurations ensuring your engineers can access large CAD and simulation files without performance bottlenecks.
Project Data Backup
Secure, tested backup of all design files, project archives and business data – so a hardware failure or ransomware attack never loses you a project.
Supply Chain Certification
Cyber Essentials certification to meet the requirements of defence, aerospace and industrial clients – keeping you competitive and compliant.
Our services for engineering firms
A Complete IT Solution for Engineering
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Managed IT Support
Proactive monitoring and helpdesk support – keeping your workstations, servers and CAD infrastructure performing at peak.Learn more
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Hardware Supply
High-performance workstations and servers specified for engineering workloads – supplied, configured and managed by our team.Learn more
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Cyber Security
Endpoint protection and DNS filtering – protecting your design IP and project data from the threats targeting engineering firms.Learn more
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Managed Backup
Tested backup of all design files and project data – fast recovery from any incident, no lost engineering work.Learn more
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Cyber Essentials
Certification for supply chain requirements – defence, aerospace and industrial clients often mandate this.Learn more
Microsoft Solutions Partner
Microsoft 365
Collaboration and project communication tools for your engineering teams – secure, reliable and properly managed.Learn more
IT That Keeps Your Engineers Designing, Not Waiting
Talk to Blowfish Technology for a free IT assessment tailored to your engineering business.