A recent article published by Storage Magazine explores how Keystone Group improved global engineering productivity by modernising its data infrastructure with support from Peer Software.
By implementing Peer Software’s PeerGFS distributed file synchronisation platform, Keystone Group transitioned to a decentralised architecture. This approach enabled local file access at each site while maintaining global data consistency through real-time synchronisation and file locking.
Key Takeaways
- Distributed Data Access:
PeerGFS enables engineers to work with local copies of large design files, significantly reducing latency associated with WAN-dependent systems. - Real-Time Synchronisation & File Locking:
Ensures data consistency across global teams while preventing version conflicts and file corruption. - Improved Engineering Productivity:
Faster access to CAD and design files streamlines workflows, shortens design cycles, and enhances collaboration across locations. - Infrastructure Optimisation:
Moving away from a centralised VDI model reduces strain on network resources and lowers infrastructure complexity. - Scalability & Flexibility:
New sites and users can be onboarded efficiently without compromising performance, supporting long-term global expansion. - Cost Efficiency & Resilience:
Simplified infrastructure and reduced licensing requirements contribute to lower operational costs while improving availability and disaster recovery.
The article underscores how effective data management and distributed file sharing are critical to supporting modern engineering environments, particularly when teams operate across multiple geographies and rely on large, frequently updated datasets.
For a detailed overview of Keystone Group’s implementation and results, read the full article on Storage Magazine.