Cloud workstations for graphics applications
GPU-accelerated virtual workstations for professional graphics applications
Pro Graphics Workstations in the Cloud
3XS Systems graphics workstations and servers are the gold standard when it comes to Pro Graphics applications. Powered by professional-grade NVIDIA RTX GPU accelerators, all the capabilities of our award-winning 3XS Systems are now available in the cloud from any device, anywhere. Cloud services enable any organisation to take advantage of highly responsive GPU-accelerated compute without the need to invest in on-premise hardware and its associated maintenance. Available in rental increments as small as one month, cloud workstations can be used as little or as often as needed.
The Scan Cloud service is designed from the ground up for two purposes. Firstly - to deliver GPU intensive application and workflows over a virtual infrastructure, commonly called vGPU - to any device, anywhere. Secondly - to be as simple and straightforward as possible. Many hyperscale cloud providers leave you largely to your own devices to understand which of their myriad offerings will work best for your workloads and projects and although short billing periods may sound attractive there are often extra costs you may not expect - such as uploading or moving data. Also, if you run into issues there is little or no support available.
Scan Cloud offers a refreshing new take on cloud - you pay a monthly fee only for the service you provision - with no hidden extras and we’re always on-hand to advice and support you - by a human cloud expert - not a chatbot.
| SCAN CLOUD VS HYPERSCALERS | ||
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| SCAN CLOUD | Hyperscalers | |
| Usage | Tailored for GPU intensive workloads | Any workloads |
| Proof of Concept trial | Yes - free of charge | No |
| Data upload / download costs | No | Yes |
| Support from cloud experts | Yes | No |
| Billing timeframes | Per month | Per second |
| Suitability | Smaller organisations | Larger organisations |
Scan Cloud has been extensively tested during its development by digital artists, designers, engineers and more to ensure it delivers on every level and is almost indistinguishable from the powerful physical systems we offer. Once you’ve begun using a cloud service dedicated to GPU-accelerated applications, you’ll wonder how you ever coped being tied to a desk in a single location. Being able to work anywhere on a lightweight device normally not capable of dealing with such demanding workflows is a truly ground breaking experience.
Furthermore, we can also provide real-time collaboration via NVIDIA Omniverse Enterprise - it allows multiple users to work on the same project at the same time in real-time, so everybody can see the results and input. It also allows files from previously incompatible applications to be imported into a single collaborative environment.
| VISUAL WORKLOADS | COMPUTE WORKLOADS |
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3D design |
Scientific Computing |
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Animation |
High Performance Computing (HPC) |
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Rendering |
Machine learning |
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Video transcoding |
Deep learning |
CAE & CFD simulation |
Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
The Scan Cloud service has been created so you have an alternative to deploying physical workstation or servers. We won’t lie though - cloud can be daunting so whether you’re upgrading desktop devices or wanting an entire new network infrastructure, our in-house cloud experts are able to guide you through the entire process and minimise the stress.
Perhaps the first and most important thing to understand about cloud is that it is effectively a monthly subscription service. Traditionally for hardware upgrades, an organisation would use capital expenditure, or CAPEX - normally associated with one time major, long term expenses, but as cloud services occur as a monthly payment, these can be taken from operating expenditure, or OPEX - concerned with general day-to-day expenses - making planning and budgeting much easier. Learn more about how cloud can simplify your day-to-day business by watching the video opposite, or read our detailed cloud buyers guide.
Optimised for Pro Graphics
We understand how important it is to tune workstations for each specific Windows-based DCC application, so our cloud workstation options include pre-configured profile options and the ability to customise your own bespoke profile too.
AEC & BIM
Architecture Engineering and Construction software applications enable the creation of accurate 3D models to help visualise buildings and construction projects prior to their development. Building Information Modelling applications take this process a step further with the ability to then analyse these models within their environments, to enable better planning and lifecycle management.
CAD & CAE
Computer Aided Design applications enable the creation of accurate 2D and 3D models to help visualise objects and scenarios prior to development and manufacturing. Computer Aided Engineering applications take this process a step further with the ability to then analyse these models - in short, CAD is the process of designing a product and CAE is when you simulate and test it.
Media & Entertainment
The M&E industry is one that continues to grow exponentially with more advanced Computer Generated Imagery (CGI) being used in almost all TV and films to some extent, and the development of ever larger and more complex computer games.
Rendering
Rendering is one of the most important functions when it comes to processing advanced graphical media. Rendering makes use of a scene file consisting of multiple 3D or 3D models, which contains all relevant information in a predefined format such as the geometry, texture, viewpoint, and lightning descriptions, to name a few. The scene file is submitted to the rendering software for processing, and the final result is a digital image file.
Popular Applications
Accelerated by NVIDIA RTX GPUs
The most powerful professional visualisation and compute GPUs are the NVIDIA RTX series. RTX GPUs, delivered virtually by 3XS Cloud Workstations bring a host of features to the professional user enabling far greater creativity, control and capability.
Real-Time Ray Tracing
RTX GPUs realise the dream of real-time cinematic-quality rendering through optimised ray-tracing APIs such as Microsoft DXR - providing the ability to render photorealistic objects and environments in real time with perfectly accurate shadows, reflections, and refractions.
AI Enhanced
RTX GPUs add powerful AI-enhanced capabilities into visual applications. This dramatically accelerates creativity by freeing up time and resources through intelligent manipulation of images, automation of repetitive tasks, and optimisation of compute-intensive processes.
Added Benefits of Scan Cloud
Each Cloud Workstation instance is provided with at least 500GB of high performance SSD storage for the operating system and applications. Storage of project data, such as models, textures and video is provided via dedicated cloud storage nodes that can be accessed by the Cloud Workstations in your account. Our application specialists will work with you to identify the optimum capacity for this shared storage, which can be easily scaled as your needs develop.
We offer cloud workstations as an alternative to our physical workstations, giving you the freedom to work on any device anywhere. All processing is done using server-grade hardware in secure datacentres and shared remotely with your device.
Like buying a physical workstation, we offer cloud workstations tailored to your needs, find out more and contact the cloud team using the link below.