Newforma has announced a new milestone in AECO digital transformation, unveiling a collaborative Server Buyback Program built alongside ReluTech and Amazon Web Services (AWS). The initiative is designed specifically for Project Center clients, delivering both financial flexibility and a smooth roadmap to modern, cloud-enabled workflows in architecture, engineering, construction and real estate ownership.
For more than two decades, Newforma has served as a technology driver for the AECO sector, supporting over 16.3 million projects with tools that break down information silos and empower teams to work with greater clarity and confidence. Building on that foundation, the company’s newest move continues its shift toward cloud-centric solutions that support modern design, construction and asset operations.
“As the needs of design and construction professionals change, so does Newforma,” said Peter Cannone, CEO of Newforma. “We’re proud of our heritage as pathfinders and problem-solvers, but we’re even prouder of our commitment to delivering intuitive tools that will drive the industry forward. This collaboration with ReluTech and AWS opens new possibilities by unlocking value from legacy infrastructure and accelerating every firm’s journey to the cloud.”
Turning Legacy Servers Into Cloud Value
The Server Buyback Program provides a direct way for AECO organizations to transition from aging on-prem hardware to flexible cloud environments without losing value from past investments. ReluTech manages the secure logistics, including certified data wiping and data destruction documentation. As organizations move forward with cloud adoption, ReluTech also provides its Maintenance Service to support legacy systems at a lower cost while firms transition on their own timeline.
“This initiative is designed to turn yesterday’s hardware into tomorrow’s advantage,” said Josiah Deegan, President of ReluTech. “We’re proud to provide the financial flexibility and operational support that helps AECO firms embrace rapid innovation—on their terms and timelines.”
AWS Helps Accelerate Cloud Transformation
The program also leverages AWS’s cloud platform, offering scalable infrastructure solutions purpose-built for secure, high-performance project data management. Scott Baldwin, Area Sales Leader at AWS, said the collaboration focuses on outcomes that matter most to clients.
"At AWS, we're passionate about helping organizations modernize their operations and unlock new potential through cloud transformation. Our collaboration with Newforma and ReluTech is thoughtful, value-driven and focused on customer outcomes,” Baldwin said. “By combining Newforma's industry expertise, ReluTech's infrastructure solutions and AWS's cloud capabilities, we're empowering companies to reimagine what's possible for their business and we're excited to support AECO professionals as they build the future."
Technology Built for the Road Ahead
Together, the three companies are positioning the AECO community for a future where data moves seamlessly, digital tools create efficiency, and hardware investments evolve into strategic assets rather than sunk costs.
This initiative reinforces Newforma’s commitment to guiding firms beyond outdated systems and toward a more connected project lifecycle. As the AECO industry embraces digital ecosystems, the partnership ensures organizations have the confidence, compliance and clarity to advance without disruption.
Originally reported by Relutech.
