StreamBIM online On-Prem lets you enjoy the benefits of working in a cloud-based solution while minimising data exposure to the wider world
of third-party networks.
The construction industry is rapidly moving towards digital construction, making data security for the digital tools that are being used ever more important. We at Rendra focus on maintaining a high level of data security in every project being run in ‘regular’ StreamBIM, but we do recognize that some projects need higher levels of security. Unfriendly actors are always testing defences, so there is an ever-increasing market demand for digital solutions that can be used for highly confidential construction projects.
Balancing connectivity and security with a private cloud
As a cloud-based platform this of course presented some challenges for StreamBIM, but our response was to develop offline StreamBIM On-Prem configuration in cooperation with some of our customers. Not all projects have the statutory requirements that often necessitates running the completely fenced-off offline solution, but project owners may still want the increased security that comes from running an isolated system. This is why we also have a hybrid version that maintains the best of both worlds. The main difference between the two solutions is that the online version lets Rendra staff install and maintain the system via a secure link to your server, removing the need for costly in-person appearances on-site.Tailoring a solution for your project’s needs
Having somewhat fewer constraints than a completely offline solution allows the project owner more freedom to combine various security features into a configuration that is adapted to preference and budget. StreamBIM has several configurations and optional features that facilitate an increasing level of security. The online on-prem solution, in its many variants, is relevant for customers that have sensitive projects of national importance or critical business value. Examples are; government buildings, military installations, civil and power infrastructure, research or industrial facilities, data centres, museums, prisons and banking facilities.
- “The various configurations available for StreamBIM online On-Prem makes this a much more flexible solution compared with the completely fenced-off
offline version, while still maintaining superior data security. The key here is reducing outside data traffic as much as possible while introducing additional security
measures when it is unavoidable. This flexibility makes it easier to adapt to our customers’ needs and budgets by tailoring a setup to the specific StreamBIM project.”
- Ole Kristian Kvarsvik, Managing Director of Rendra AS
A secure work environment in a private cloud
The most common StreamBIM online On-Prem configuration is to use a local Wi-Fi network with good security measures and typically inside customer firewalls. While not as secure as a completely fenced-off and offline system, it allows outside and off-site stakeholders to connect via secure links while minimising data traffic outside of the controlled environment. The great advantage of the online On-prem installation vs. the offline one, is that our development team can access the server and operate it remotely.
In combination with other security measures this will satisfy the requirements for most confidential projects, letting projects benefit from all parties using digital tools on-site at the same time as project management can maintain their beauty sleep.
Benefits and challenges of online on-prem
Running a single-project or single-customer installation on a separate server will of course entail an increased cost compared with using StreamBIM ‘out of the box’ on our standard servers, but the online on-prem solution is a good compromise that minimises the extra cost while still maintaining a very high level of security.The flexibility inherent in this set-up lets our customers configure a package that fits their security requirements while keeping an eye on the budget. Some very high security projects also require physical security on all levels, so for more information on these, please check out our StreamBIM On-Prem (offline) solution.