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Global Landscape Architecture Firm Deploys FileFlex Enterprise for Secure File Access Across All Employees

“FileFlex gives our global team fast, secure access to large design files — without VPNs or moving data.”

Landscape architecture project — international design consultancy

Customer Overview

A leading landscape architecture and design consultancy based in the UK, with offices in Manchester, Oxford, Leeds, Moscow, and Abu Dhabi, serves a broad international client base across the public realm, residential, commercial, education, health, leisure, and transport sectors.


Master planning — distributed design workforce

Challenge

With projects spanning multiple countries and industries, the firm needed to:

  • Securely provide remote access to large design files for employees across all offices.
  • Support a distributed, mobile workforce working both remotely and on-site.
  • Eliminate the performance and usability limitations of VPN-based access.
  • Maintain full control and governance over sensitive project data, including design files and client documents.
  • Ensure collaboration efficiency without moving files to the cloud or duplicating data.

Why FileFlex Enterprise — zero trust data access at global scale

Why FileFlex Enterprise

The firm selected FileFlex Enterprise for its zero trust data access model, regulatory-compliant architecture, and its ability to scale securely across the entire global workforce.

Key benefits delivered:

  • Firm-wide deployment: FileFlex was licensed for every employee across all locations.
  • Access to large files (AutoCAD, InDesign, Photoshop, etc.) without needing to download, move, or upload them to the cloud.
  • Mobile device compatibility, enabling secure access to drawings and plans at client meetings and job sites.
  • Granular file permissions: IT can restrict access to view-only or access-only modes to protect sensitive information.
  • Zero trust security ensures all file access is tightly governed and auditable.
  • No disruption to infrastructure — files remain in place within the firm’s hybrid IT environment.
  • Full activity logging and centralized control give IT oversight across all sharing and access activities.

Results — secure global collaboration

Results

  • Seamless, secure collaboration across international teams and time zones.
  • Increased mobility and productivity for field staff and remote designers.
  • Improved protection of sensitive design files and client data through granular access control.
  • Eliminated reliance on VPN, improving speed and user experience.
  • Established a modern, secure foundation for scalable file access and governance.

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