File open on multiple computers at the same time

Hello,
I have noticed something peculiar. Whenever I open or save a file in Illustrator CC 2014, it shows as an open file on our server (as it should). Shortly thereafter, it not longer shows as open, thereby enabling another user to open it and edit it at the same time.
What this means is, that 2-3-4 people can have the same document open, without knowing it, which could lead to some pretty annoying issues with content not being saved.
Indesign does not behave in the same matter, since it creates a lock-file and keeps the file-handle open on the server.
Is this by design, a bug or are we doing something wrong?
Thanks!
/Thomas

How are you determining the file is open and in use, server utility or a utility on your platform (which one are you on)?
This is by design so more than one user can work on the same file. For example we have a brand guideline in .ai format for each brand that everyone pulls elements from. On a new brand the guideline is updated and added to often by the brand guardian.
InDesign last I heard is different and does not allow 2 people to open the same file. That makes sense since InDesign is a multi-page and Illustrator historically was only one page at a time until Artboards.

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