ABB Schweiz AG Utilizes XenDesktop with HDX 3D Pro for Global CAD Workstation Deployment
Customer Company Size
Large Corporate
Region
- Europe
- Asia
Country
- Switzerland
- India
- Poland
Product
- XenDesktop with HDX 3D Pro
- XenServer
- NetScaler
- Autodesk E3 series
- Siemens Solid Edge
Tech Stack
- Virtualization
- Graphics Rendering
- WAN Optimization
Implementation Scale
- Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
- Productivity Improvements
- Cost Savings
- Digital Expertise
Technology Category
- Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Device Management Platforms
- Application Infrastructure & Middleware - API Integration & Management
Applicable Functions
- Product Research & Development
- Business Operation
Use Cases
- Remote Asset Management
- Remote Control
- Virtual Prototyping & Product Testing
Services
- System Integration
- Software Design & Engineering Services
About The Customer
ABB Schweiz AG, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, is a leading global supplier of power and automation technology. With 145,000 employees and operations in approximately 100 countries, ABB is a large corporate entity that plays a significant role in the manufacturing industry. The company is known for its innovative solutions and commitment to leveraging technology to enhance its operations. To keep pace with globalization and capitalize on new opportunities in emerging markets, ABB decided to open a global engineering center in Bangalore, India. This strategic move was aimed at expanding its reach and capabilities in the engineering sector, particularly in the area of CAD applications. ABB's commitment to innovation and efficiency is evident in its approach to overcoming network challenges and ensuring high-performance access to its engineering applications.
The Challenge
ABB Schweiz AG faced the challenge of provisioning remote CAD workstations within existing network capacity. The company needed to provide its users in India with access to applications like Siemens Solid Edge and Autodesk E3.series CAD applications within a tight seven-month project schedule. The internal network infrastructure posed a bottleneck for the central engineering databases hosted in Switzerland, as the WAN links were not designed to support remote processing for extensive construction plans. Building a local database in India would have taken too long and generated significant data traffic on the WAN.
The Solution
ABB utilized XenDesktop with HDX 3D Pro to address the challenge of providing high-performance CAD applications over WAN connections. The HDX 3D Pro technology compresses image data before sending it over the network, minimizing bandwidth requirements and ensuring high-performance access for users. By leveraging the computing power of server GPUs to accelerate CAD graphics rendering, ABB was able to optimize network performance and provide a high-definition experience on any device. The solution also eliminated the need for a special graphics processor on local CAD workstations, allowing ABB to support engineering professionals on standard notebooks. This flexibility enabled professionals to work from various locations, including on the road or in home offices, while still accessing professional graphics peripherals like large displays and the Connexion 3D Space Mouse. The centralization of data in the protected datacenter ensured that sensitive design data remained secure and was never stored on unsecured devices.
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