YII 2024 | Bentley Systems partners with Google on geospatial content

This announcement highlights a strategic partnership between Bentley Systems and Google, aiming to integrate Google’s high-quality geospatial data and cloud technologies into Bentley’s infrastructure engineering software and digital twin platform. The goal of this partnership is to enhance the design, construction, and operation of infrastructure projects through the use of digital twins—virtual representations of physical infrastructure.

By combining Bentley’s engineering data and Google’s geospatial content, including Photorealistic 3D Tiles, the collaboration aims to create real-world context and immersive 3D experiences for infrastructure professionals. This partnership supports the evolving needs of infrastructure design, construction, and maintenance by providing better geospatial insights, improved project resilience, and sustainability, especially in addressing challenges like climate risk and aging infrastructure.

Additionally, Bentley’s recent acquisition of Cesium, a leading platform for 3D geospatial applications, complements this integration, as Cesium’s 3D Tiles standard aligns with Google’s technology. The collaboration also involves leveraging Google Cloud to deliver AI-driven insights for more effective asset management and analytics, positioning both companies at the forefront of infrastructure innovation through advanced digital workflows.

WATCH: TECHSABADO and ‘TODAY IS TUESDAY’ LIVESTREAM on YOUTUBE