360Works Skyscraper
Skyscraper is a virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) system, where users and administrators can access your organization's FileMaker solution running on a 360Works-hosted server at much faster speeds than using a traditional wide area network (WAN) connection.
Each user has access to their own dedicated workstation on the same local network as the FileMaker Server, making it much faster to do common tasks such as data entry, reporting, dashboard / business intelligence, development, and bulk operations.
What Does Skyscraper Offer?
Skyscraper allows remote screen sharing to your workstation in a web browser — no need to install Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) software to use it. Because of this, Skyscraper works on all platforms, including iOS devices that can't normally run FileMaker Pro.
You may be familiar with other virtual desktop systems such as Citrix, AppStream, or Terminal Services (TS). Skyscraper offers compelling benefits at a very attractive price point. Here are some key differences:
Dedicated Resources
Each user gets their own dedicated workstation. CPU and memory are not shared — a heavy report from one user won't slow down anyone else.
Pay-Per-Use Pricing
Pricing is per-workstation-hour. Peak usage in the morning, slow at night? You only pay for actual usage — not a 24/7 shared server.
No Scheduling Required
Users can start workstations anytime and only incur charges while logged in.1 No need to predict or pre-schedule usage windows.
Fast Start-Up Time
Usually under 40 seconds. Everything from your last session is restored — even unsaved changes you were in the middle of.
User-Specific Storage
Each user has persistent private storage that survives shutdowns. Install custom apps, save local data — Skyscraper is far more than just FileMaker Pro access.
Administrative Control
Admins can lock users out, see who's active, and log in as users when needed — full control for offboarding and security audits.
60+ Global Locations
Skyscraper is available in every 360Works hosting location: 20 in the United States and 42 cities around the world.
User-Specific Hardware
Tailor hardware per user — 2 CPUs / 4 GB for standard users, up to 4 CPUs / 16 GB for developers. Scale to terabytes of RAM if needed.
Ready to Try Skyscraper?
Pricing starts at $7.60/month + $0.12/hour per workstation. For a 40-hour work week, that's about $29/mo. Cancel free within 7 days.
1 This applies to usage fees. Storage fees are charged monthly, whether the workstation is used or not.
Questions? Contact us at infobox@360works.com to schedule a personal demo with one of our Skyscraper experts.
Skyscraper FAQs
Because your workstation runs on the same local network as the FileMaker Server, latency is near zero. Tasks that take several seconds over a typical WAN connection — reports, complex finds, bulk operations — can run in milliseconds with Skyscraper.
Yes. Because Skyscraper runs entirely in a web browser, it works on iOS devices that cannot install FileMaker Pro natively. Any device with a modern browser can access your Skyscraper workstation.
Your session is preserved. When you reconnect, everything is exactly as you left it — including unsaved changes you were working on. Hourly charges stop once you log out or the workstation is shut down.
Unlike Citrix or Terminal Services where many users share a single server, each Skyscraper user gets their own dedicated workstation with dedicated CPU and RAM. A heavy report from one user has zero impact on everyone else. You also pay only for hours actually used — no 24/7 flat fee.
Yes. Each user has persistent private storage that survives workstation shutdowns. You can install custom applications, save local data, and configure your environment just like a dedicated PC.
Hardware is configurable per user. Standard users typically run 2 vCPUs / 4 GB RAM. Power users and developers can scale up to 4 vCPUs / 16 GB or more. Contact us for custom configurations including high-RAM options for intensive workloads.