Why Would I Move My SOLIDWORKS PDM To The Cloud?
Let’s be honest—on-premise PDM is starting to feel like dial-up internet. It technically works, but it’s slowing your team down, eating up your IT resources, and causing more stress than it solves.
If you're managing SOLIDWORKS Product Data Management (PDM) and considering a move to the cloud, you're not alone. Companies like Fossil Group, Oil Filtration Systems, PLAE, and Heller Industries have already made the leap—with impressive results.
So, why should you move your PDM to the cloud?
1. Goodbye IT Headaches
Hosting PDM on-site often means your engineers are waiting on IT—whether it’s slow file access, a crashed server, or software updates. With Converge’s Cloud-Hosted PDM, we eliminate those disruptions.
We manage the infrastructure, security, backups, and system upgrades so your team can focus on design—not troubleshooting.
"We were spending too much effort, time, and money managing our IT infrastructure… Converge let us focus on innovation instead."
— Franco DeBlasio, CEO of Clear Automation
3. Zero Compromise on Security
Security doesn’t have to be sacrificed for convenience. Our hosted PDM environments leverage EpiGrid’s SOC 2 and HIPAA-compliant infrastructure, complete with Secure Enclaves when needed.
For industries like aerospace, defense, and medical devices, this isn’t just helpful—it’s essential.
5. Converge = PDM Without the Pain
Our difference is in the delivery. We don’t just lift and shift your PDM to the cloud—we optimize it.
Through services like our Axis PDM Vault, MCAS (Managed CAD Admin Services), and ESPR (Engineering Systems and Process Review), we fine-tune your setup to actually make your life easier.
It’s not just hosting—it’s PDM as a Service.
2. Work from Anywhere (and Still Stay Synchronized)
In today’s hybrid world, remote access isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. Cloud-hosted PDM gives your team secure, version-controlled access to all design files, no matter where they’re working from.
That means:
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No more version control chaos.
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No more sending huge files back and forth.
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Seamless collaboration across locations and time zones.
4. Scale With Confidence
Whether you're a startup or scaling to global operations, cloud PDM grows with you. From PDM Standard to Professional to multi-site vaults, we tailor your deployment to your business size and workflow needs.
Need to add users? Roll out to another office? Integrate with ERP? We've got you covered.
"We eliminated bottlenecks and enabled global collaboration—something our old setup just couldn’t handle."
— Brad Piercey, Fossil Group
6. Keep What Works, Just Make It Better
Unlike platforms that push you toward completely new software ecosystems, Converge lets you keep using the SOLIDWORKS tools you already love—just better, faster, and cloud-enabled.
“Familiarity meets innovation.”
That’s the philosophy behind our SHAAS (SOLIDWORKS Hosted as a Service) offering.
Final Thoughts: You're Not Just Buying Hosting—You're Buying Results
Moving SOLIDWORKS PDM to the cloud with Converge isn’t just about infrastructure. It’s about:
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Getting your team collaborating better.
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Reducing IT load.
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Improving performance.
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Preparing for the future—without a rip-and-replace headache.
We’ve helped companies across industries bridge the gap between engineering and IT. Now, it’s your turn.
👉 Ready to explore what cloud-hosted PDM could look like for your team? Let’s Talk.
