GPD Group

North America
Small Business
Construction

As the quality of digital photos continually improves, and as Computer Aided Design [CAD] software becomes ever more sophisticated, managing image files becomes increasingly challenging for architecture firms and similar businesses. The IT team of Akron, Ohio-based GPD Group has solved this problem by implementing Symantec solutions for archiving and data protection. As a result, it has avoided staff increases, reduced spending on storage capacity by $32,000 a year, and avoided purchasing an expensive content management system.


Success Details

Related Solutions

Archiving
Data Protection

Partners

Platforms

  • Server platform: Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and 2008
  • Applications: Microsoft Exchange Server 2003, Autodesk AutoCAD, Bentley Systems’ MicroStation, and RISA Technologies’ RISATower
  • Database: Microsoft SQL Server 2008
  • Storage: HP StorageWorks 4400 EVA and HP StorageWorks 20 Modular Smart Array
  • Tape library: HP StorageWorks MSL6000 series tape libraries

Organization Profile

Based in Akron, Ohio, with about 270 employees, GPD Group specializes in areas of architectural and engineering design, construction, wireless systems, telecommunications and environmental services.