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Technology Transformation is Imperative in Architecture

October 6, 2023

Empowering Architecture Companies: Technology Solutions Pave the Path to Efficiency and Resilience Amidst Economic Challenges

Amidst ongoing economic challenges, the architecture industry finds itself at a critical crossroads, grappling with the weight of escalating costs. Recent findings from the Department of Statistics Malaysia spotlight a troubling uptick in the unit price index of building and structural materials—a noticeable 1.8% and 11.8% surge in December 2022 compared to the prior year. In response, architecture companies are actively seeking innovative remedies to counterbalance the financial strains. The strategic integration of forward-looking technologies like Building Information Modelling (BIM) and the Internet of Things (IoT) emerges as a practical approach to mitigate the impact of surging costs across procurement, planning, and architecture processes.
However, the journey towards adopting novel technology is a complex endeavour, marked by various challenges including legacy systems, intricate procurement procedures, financial considerations, and the orchestration of seamless implementation. These intricacies are further compounded by limitations in resources, leaving many architecture entities grappling with the formidable task of embarking on this ambitious transformation.
Fortunately, this is precisely where the expertise of technology partners such as Lenovo becomes invaluable. Equipped with an array of advanced solutions and a wealth of industry expertise, partners like Lenovo stand ready to guide architecture companies of all sizes through the intricate landscape of digital transformation, regardless of budgetary constraints.
Lenovo’s ThinkStation PX, a prime example of a technological solution for the architecture industry. The ThinkStation PX is Lenovo’s flagship workstation, powered by the latest 4th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors offering up to 120 CPU cores, and boasting a 53% average performance gain over its predecessor. This workstation also handles the most complex workflows, including solid modelling and computationally intensive work such as BIM, complex 3D CAD, reality capture and geospatial visualization, and Edge deployment.
The Lenovo ThinkStation PX is more than just a desktop workstation. By making it easily rack mountable and offering server grade remote management and serviceability, Lenovo has given architecture companies the flexibility to support their teams from wherever they need to work. More importantly, Lenovo’s ‘hybrid cloud workstation’ approach means architecture companies can manage the transition to hybrid working at their own pace, without having to jump with both feet when investing in a centralised datacentre workstation resource.
Beyond tangible hardware advances, a technological trend that architecture companies should consider embracing is ‘XaaS’ (Everything-as-a-Service). This model transforms products and core IT functions into services, aligning solutions with customer goals. By adopting a subscription-based approach, XaaS enables cost-effective access to IT resources, eliminating upfront investments and maintenance concerns. It brings agility, accessibility, and scalability, essential for remote work and business continuity, as seen during the pandemic. Lenovo’s TruScale exemplifies XaaS success by taking the best in the marketplace with partners like Deloitte, Microsoft and VMware and working together, along with channel partners, to provide a solution that meets their customer needs.

Significant transformation takes time, and forward-thinking companies are seeking ways to evolve positively. Collaborating with a reputable technology partner like Lenovo will enable architecture companies to enhance their value proposition and better serve customers. The Lenovo ThinkStation PX and TruScale exemplify the brand’s commitment to supporting and fulfilling the fundamental needs of the architecture industry.

For more information on the Lenovo ThinkStation PX and Lenovo TruScale, head on over to www.techtoday.lenovo.com/my/en/truscale