LucidLink

Streaming large files from a shared cloud workspace

LucidLink sells Filespaces, a shared file system that fetches data only when an application needs it, so nobody has to download or sync files first. Files stay in the cloud and only the parts an application needs are fetched at that moment, so a team can open a very large file and work on it as though it were stored on a local drive. The company says the service works with any object storage and presents one shared file system to every internet-connected device, however large the file or however far away the person opening it.

Post-production and remote video work

For film and video teams, the company describes ingesting high-resolution footage straight into the cloud and editing it there, without paying for transfer services or waiting for drives to be shipped. It names remote post-production as a core use, including editing in the cloud and giving remote artists access to long visual effects shot sequences. The stated benefit is that the work can start as soon as the footage arrives.

Design and engineering teams working on CAD and BIM models

For architecture, engineering and construction firms, LucidLink describes real-time collaboration on CAD and CAM models. It says the service integrates with Revit and AutoCAD and supports native Windows file locking along with Revit central model working, so two people do not overwrite the same drawing. Instant access to CAD, BIM and GIS files is presented as a way to keep a project in one place rather than in separate copies on individual laptops.

Governance, encryption and backup

Security is part of the product, according to the company. It describes zero-knowledge encryption, automated snapshots and cloud-to-cloud backups, so a workspace can be restored if something goes wrong. Administrators can use single sign-on, SCIM provisioning, service accounts and folder and link permissions to decide who may reach which material. The company cites SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, GDPR and MPAA TPN Blue assessments as part of its governance record.

Replacing servers, VPNs and sync tools

Marketing groups and ad agencies that hold big media libraries form the third group the company serves. It says a central cloud location lets people access assets instantly, collaborate in real time from anywhere, and bring in freelancers without extra infrastructure. The service is sold as software as a service, with no hardware or virtual appliance to install and no IT support required on the customer side, and the company says it works with any operating system.

Its current site also describes access for AI tools. The company says tools and agents can read and write files in place, rather than each keeping its own copy of the data, and it presents this as a reason to move away from VPNs, edge filers and sync tools that spread copies across devices.