NTT Mimarlık – Enhancing BIM Performance & Security with AWS

Executive Summary

NTT Mimarlık, a firm based in Istanbul, migrated from its traditional on-premises BIM software infrastructure to a cloud-based solution using AWS EC2 and AWS WorkSpaces Personal in order to address performance, security, and collaboration challenges. The BIM software was hosted on Amazon EC2, and all data was securely stored in a centralized storage area. By leveraging AWS WorkSpaces Personal, secure remote access was enabled, significantly enhancing workflow efficiency. This transition reduced costs while increasing scalability, providing an effective working environment for both small-scale designs and large, complex projects.

About NTT Mimarlık

Founded in 2004, NTT Mimarlık integrates creativity, technical expertise, and a collaborative design philosophy to deliver residential, commercial, and industrial projects. The firm focuses on sustainability, offering unique architectural solutions tailored to each client’s specific needs while avoiding repetition and promoting innovation.

Problem Statement

NTT Mimarlık faced performance bottlenecks and security risks due to its reliance on on-premises BIM software. Remote collaboration became inefficient, and static infrastructure led to resource wastage. The company needed a scalable and secure solution capable of supporting distributed teams and complex BIM workflows effectively.

Solution for NTT Mimarlık

NTT Mimarlık migrated its BIM software to AWS EC2, creating a centralized architecture and resolving performance issues. Data was securely stored in a centralized location on AWS, ensuring enhanced security. AWS WorkSpaces Personal provided secure remote access for employees, enabling them to work efficiently from any location. A VPN integration ensured that data was protected from external threats, strengthening access security. Additionally, the Auto-Stop feature in WorkSpaces helped optimize costs by automatically shutting down unused resources.

Results and Benefits

The AWS-based digital workspace transformed NTT Mimarlık’s operations, delivering measurable improvements in security, performance, and collaboration:

Enhanced Security & Compliance

Data was securely stored centrally on AWS, and VPN integration improved the security of remote access.

More Efficient Workflows

BIM software running on AWS EC2 allowed teams to create more organized and efficient workflows through centralized management and remote access.

Reduced Costs

AWS WorkSpaces’ Auto-Stop feature helped minimize costs by automatically shutting down idle resources.

Real-Time Collaboration

With AWS WorkSpaces, the team gained simultaneous access to central BIM projects, accelerating workflows and improving productivity.