Autodesk Expands Regional Cloud Access for AEC Professionals

In a major move to strengthen data security, compliance, and performance for its global customers, Autodesk has officially expanded its regional cloud hosting capabilities. The company now allows users in the UK, Germany, India, Japan, and Canada to store and process project data locally—a shift that directly addresses growing industry concerns around data sovereignty and regulatory compliance.

Why Regional Cloud Access Matters

As BIM adoption grows worldwide, so does the volume of sensitive construction and infrastructure data being generated. Many governments and industries—especially in regions like Europe and Asia—are tightening data residency regulations, requiring that project data remain within national borders.

Autodesk’s expanded offering ensures that AEC firms can meet these legal obligations while continuing to benefit from the collaborative power of Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) and BIM 360.

Performance Boost for Teams

Beyond compliance, local data hosting delivers faster model access, smoother collaboration, and reduced latency for project teams. For example, an architectural firm in Mumbai working on a smart city project can now collaborate on large Revit or Navisworks models in the Autodesk cloud without delays caused by cross-border data transfers.

This improves not just workflow speed, but also user confidence in relying on the cloud for day-to-day project management.

Stronger Data Privacy & Sovereignty

By keeping data within national borders, Autodesk is addressing one of the most critical concerns for AEC firms working on government, defense, or large-scale infrastructure projects. Sensitive design files, construction documentation, and digital twin data can now be stored securely in-country, meeting both ISO data standards and local compliance frameworks.

What It Means for the Industry

This rollout signals Autodesk’s commitment to supporting global construction markets with infrastructure tailored to their specific needs. It also shows the company’s recognition that cloud adoption in AEC must be paired with regulatory trust to scale effectively.

For users, this means:
– Faster, localized access to project models and files.
– Regulatory alignment with GDPR (Europe), DPDP (India), and other privacy acts.
– Greater confidence for firms bidding on government and high-security projects.