Perforce Launches SaaS Offering of Helix Core Version Control

Perforce Software, renowned for its enterprise DevOps solutions, recently unveiled Helix Core Cloud. This new offering is a Perforce-managed and hosted version of their acclaimed version control platform, Helix Core, now available in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace.

Helix Core Cloud represents the same version control system trusted by 19 of the top 20 AAA game studios, award-winning visual effects houses, and major semiconductor firms. What sets it apart is its turnkey, expertly pre-configured nature, making it ideal for teams of up to 50 members.

This solution is particularly vital for industries with distributed teams handling complex projects. These projects often involve challenges like managing large file sizes and a high volume of assets. Helix Core is instrumental in efficiently tracking and securing intellectual property, facilitating global collaboration, and expediting development processes.

Early adopters are already experiencing the flexibility and ease of use the new offering provides.  “Helix Core Cloud was easy to set up and launch,” said Chris Madison, EVP of Engineering and InfoSec at Everyrealm. “We had everyone on the team up and running in an hour.”

The feedback speaks to the market and needs Helix Core Cloud was created to serve. “We designed Helix Core Cloud with startups and individual creators in mind,” explains Brad Hart, CTO and VP of Product Management at Perforce. “With the types of projects our customers have, from video games and movies to custom SoCs—the size and number of assets that need to be managed gets large quickly. Just because your team is small, doesn’t mean your needs are.”

“Helix Core Cloud is the best solution for teams who need scalable version control, but don’t have dedicated resources or IT expertise to install, configure, and maintain a server,” continued Hart. “Helix Core Cloud removes those administration challenges and lets these teams focus on their work.”

To get started with Helix Core Cloud, customers select a seat count and a Helix Core server pre-configured with best practices is deployed in minutes. Perforce handles all backend server administration, such as updating the OS, performing backups and restores, and updating to the latest version of Helix Core. Each Helix Core Cloud plan includes 64 GB of storage and 64 GB of monthly egress. Users can purchase additional storage or additional seats any time after signup.

Helix Core Cloud is available through the Azure Marketplace at a monthly price of $39 per user. For a limited time, anyone who signs up for Helix Core Cloud can add three users for the price of one during the first month.