Large files slow everything down
Models and drawings measured in gigabytes need networks and storage built for them.
Silicon Valley & the San Francisco Bay Area
IT services for architecture and engineering firms in Silicon Valley and the Bay Area
CMIT Solutions Silicon Valley supports engineering, architecture and design firms with fast workstations, reliable large-file collaboration and security that protects your designs and client data.
Designs move fast
Powerful workstations and file sharing that keep projects on schedule.
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100+ Bay Area businessesSupported across the San Francisco Bay Area -
24/7 monitoring and supportNights, weekends and holidays included -
CMMC Registered PractitionerSecurity and compliance experience -
5/5 on GoogleBacked by 900+ CMIT professionals
What does managed IT for architecture and engineering firms include?
Managed IT for an engineering firm covers 24/7 monitoring and help desk, CAD and BIM workstation support, fast file sharing for large models, protection for intellectual property, cloud or hybrid storage, and CMMC or NIST 800-171 readiness for firms that work on defense projects.
The challenge
What makes IT different for architecture and engineering firms
The problems we see most often across the Bay Area, and the ones that cost the most when they're missed.
Your designs are valuable
Intellectual property and client drawings are targets for theft and ransomware.
Defense work brings CMMC
Firms handling controlled unclassified information need NIST 800-171 controls.
Teams work everywhere
Engineers in the office, on site and at home all need the same files, safely.
Our approach
We start with your business risk, not your technology
Before we recommend a single tool, we learn how your organization operates, where you're exposed and what a disruption would actually cost you.
What's really at stake
Stolen drawings or encrypted project files stop billable work, and missing CMMC controls can cost you defense contracts.
"We strive to be the trusted technology advisor for our clients." CMIT Solutions Silicon Valley
- We put a dollar figure on the likelihood and impact of downtime or a breach
- You get a prioritized roadmap in plain language, not tech jargon
- Controls line up with your cyber insurance and compliance requirements
- Proactive monitoring and support keep problems from reaching you
Why clients choose us
IT that becomes part of your strategy
We understand your business
Our leadership learns your business structure and goals first, so IT becomes part of your strategy instead of an afterthought.
Enterprise-level partners
Access to enterprise-grade partners and products through the CMIT Solutions network of 300+ locations and 900+ professionals.
Quality at an affordable price
High-quality, proactive service at a predictable monthly price that fits organizations with 5 to 200 users.
Services
Managed IT built around your work
One local team for support, security, compliance and planning.
CAD and BIM support
Workstations and licensing tuned for design software.
- Autodesk, SolidWorks and Bentley support
- License server management
- Workstation specification and setup
Large-file collaboration
Networks and storage that handle big models without waiting.
- High-speed office networks
- Hybrid cloud file sync
- Secure remote access
IP protection
Layered security for drawings, models and client data.
- Managed EDR and 24/7 response
- Data loss prevention
- MFA and role-based access
CMMC readiness
Controls and documentation for defense-related work.
- NIST 800-171 gap assessment
- System security plan support
- Microsoft GCC High guidance
Backup and recovery
Project files versioned, backed up and recoverable.
- Immutable backups
- File versioning
- Monthly restore tests
Managed IT
Proactive monitoring and planning for the whole firm.
- 24/7 monitoring and patching
- Hardware lifecycle planning
- Quarterly technology planning
Included in every plan
Multi-layered security from day one
Every managed IT plan includes these protections, so the basics are covered.
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EDREndpoint detection and response on every device
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Email securityFiltering for phishing, malware and impersonation
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DNS filteringBlocks malicious and unwanted websites
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Access managementControlled accounts, permissions and directories
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Backup validationBackups checked so restores actually work
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Disaster recovery planA written plan to get you running again
EDREndpoint detection and response on every device
Email securityFiltering for phishing, malware and impersonation
DNS filteringBlocks malicious and unwanted websites
Access managementControlled accounts, permissions and directories
Backup validationBackups checked so restores actually work
Disaster recovery planA written plan to get you running again
Compliance
The rules your IT has to satisfy
Your organization remains responsible for compliance. We provide the technical safeguards, documentation and evidence behind it, aligned with your cyber insurance requirements.
| Standard | What it asks of you | What we put in place |
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| CMMC 2.0 | Certification for contractors handling federal contract or controlled unclassified information. | Gap assessment, controls and evidence collection. |
| NIST SP 800-171 / DFARS 252.204-7012 | 110 security requirements for protecting CUI, plus incident reporting. | Access control, logging, encryption and a system security plan. |
| ITAR / EAR | Export controls on certain technical data. | Access restrictions and compliant storage choices. |
| California Civil Code § 1798.82 (breach notification) | California breach-notification requirements for covered businesses and qualifying incidents. | Encryption, incident response plan, logging and notification planning. |
Which rules apply depends on your organization. We support your compliance program with technical controls and documentation; we don't provide legal advice.
Secure AI
Use AI without putting data at risk
A private, managed AI platform for architecture and engineering firms: your data stays in a controlled environment and is never used to train outside models. We help your team find the right uses and adopt AI with confidence.
Success stories
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How CMIT helps architecture and engineering firms
Stories from architecture and engineering firms across the CMIT Solutions network.
Engineering
Design-Build Firm Grows with Multi-Location Support
A design and build company that has grown alongside CMIT since 2013, with an IT partner that challenges the norm.
Wu & Associates
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Aerospace & defense
Space Propulsion Company Rockets to Success
Reliable IT for an engineering company working with Boeing, Lockheed, NASA and the Air Force.
Reaction Engines, Inc.
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Manufacturing
IT Provider Helps a Manufacturer Thrive
Efficient technology that keeps the factory floor humming for a manufacturer with decades of history.
Mattress and medical pad manufacturer
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Leadership
Meet the owners of CMIT Solutions Silicon Valley
Maitjian Welke and Todd Welke bring enterprise technology experience to businesses across the Bay Area. They co-founded CMIT Solutions Silicon Valley in 2009, combining local service with managed IT, cybersecurity, consulting and compliance support.
Maitjian Welke, Founder and Co-Owner
Maitjian co-founded CMIT Solutions Silicon Valley with Todd Welke in 2009 and brings more than 20 years of technology experience across IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, consulting and strategic technology guidance.
Todd Welke, Co-Owner
Todd co-owns CMIT Solutions serving Southwest Silicon Valley, Greater Palo Alto and Pleasanton, supporting Bay Area businesses with managed IT and technology guidance.
- Established 2009
- 20+ Years in Technology
- CMMC Cyber-AB Registered Practitioner
- HIPAA Readiness Experience
- 900 East Hamilton, Suite 100, Campbell, CA 95008
- (408) 872-1577
CMIT Solutions has ranked on Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 for more than a decade.
ConnectWise's highest partner honor, for excellence in managed IT service delivery.
CMIT Solutions Silicon Valley combines local service with resources from a nationwide technology network.
Hear from us
Local service, national strength
- Leadership that understands your business structure and goals
- Enterprise-level partners and products through the CMIT Solutions network
- High-quality service at an affordable, predictable price
- Serving San Jose, Campbell, Palo Alto, Stanford, Menlo Park, Redwood City, Pleasanton and surrounding Bay Area communities
Getting started
How we onboard your organization
Changes are scheduled around your busiest hours so work keeps moving.
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Risk assessment
We learn your business and measure your exposure.
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Plan
A written, prioritized roadmap in plain language.
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Onboarding
Changes made outside your busiest hours, with clear communication.
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Managed operations
Monitoring, help desk and regular business reviews.
FAQs
Architecture & Engineering IT questions, answered
Straight answers to what architecture and engineering firms in the Bay Area ask us before switching IT providers.
Still have a question?
Talk to our local team. We'll give you a straight answer, even if the answer is that you don't need us.
Ask our team or call (408) 872-1577Do you support Autodesk and other CAD software?
Yes. We support the workstations, licensing, networks and storage behind AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, SolidWorks and similar tools, and coordinate with vendors when needed.
How do you handle very large project files?
We design networks and storage around your file sizes, with fast local access, hybrid cloud sync and secure remote access for engineers off site.
Can you help us become CMMC ready?
Yes. We run a NIST 800-171 gap assessment, implement the technical controls and help you document the evidence assessors expect.
Can you recommend workstations for our engineers?
Yes. We specify, procure and set up workstations matched to the software each person uses, and plan replacements before they slow your team down.
How is pricing structured?
Managed IT is a flat monthly rate, usually per user or device, agreed in writing after the assessment. It covers monitoring, help desk and security, so your costs are predictable.
What happens during the free business risk assessment?
We learn how your business runs, review your network, devices, backups, Microsoft 365 setup and security controls, and estimate the financial impact of downtime or a breach. You get a written, plain-language summary and a prioritized plan. There is no cost and no obligation.
Can you help us meet our cyber insurance requirements?
Yes. Insurers now ask for MFA, EDR, backups, training and documentation before they issue or renew a policy. We put those controls in place and help you answer the questionnaire accurately.
Is support available on nights, weekends and holidays?
Yes. Systems are monitored 24/7 and our help desk is available around the clock. Our local team comes on site when a problem needs hands-on work.
Which areas do you serve?
Our office is at 900 East Hamilton, Suite 100, in Campbell, California. We support organizations in San Jose, Campbell, Palo Alto, Stanford, Menlo Park, Redwood City, Pleasanton and surrounding San Francisco Bay Area communities.
Free business risk assessment
Know your risk. Protect your business.
Find out where your organization is exposed and exactly what it would take to protect it, in plain language.
- Where you're exposed, explained without tech jargon
- The likely financial impact of downtime or a breach
- Compliance and cyber insurance requirements that apply to you
- A prioritized plan for what to fix first
Prefer to talk?(408) 872-1577
Visit us900 East Hamilton, Suite 100, Campbell, CA 95008
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