Bentley Systems Bolsters Cesium with Reality Modeling Capabilities and Brings Geospatial Context to Infrastructure Engineering

• Proeksa Meas
• 14 November 2026
• Construction Focus
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Integrating Advanced Technologies to Build an Open Platform for the Built and Natural Environment with Enhanced Spatial Precision

Amsterdam: Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the premier infrastructure engineering software company, has officially announced the availability of reality modeling services within Cesium, marking a monumental advancement for its open platform dedicated to the built and natural environment. Unveiled during Bentley’s Year in Infrastructure conference in Amsterdam, the announcement also introduced new geospatial capabilities for project delivery and asset performance, alongside an immersive engagement application designed for infrastructure teams and stakeholders.

Since acquiring Cesium a year ago, Bentley has made remarkable progress in integrating technologies from both ecosystems, empowering internal product portfolios and enabling developers to visualize infrastructure data in real time within full geospatial contexts. Patrick Cozzi, Bentley’s Chief Platform Officer, emphasized that the company’s vision for infrastructure engineering is rooted in openness, noting that combining iTwin and Cesium capabilities establishes a unified open platform equipped with all necessary data for professionals to design, build, and operate within real-world environments.

By integrating reality modeling and AI-powered analysis into Cesium, Bentley has established a complete, automated workflow extending from initial data capture to advanced geospatial visualization. iTwin Capture produces engineering-grade reality models from imagery while leveraging AI for automated feature detection, whereas Cesium ion empowers developers to host cloud-based content that drives robust 3D geospatial applications. These advanced capabilities enable infrastructure professionals to generate detailed 3D visualizations—including reality meshes, point clouds, and Gaussian splats—allowing for more informed decision-making across the entire infrastructure lifecycle.

Furthermore, Bentley introduced iTwin Engage, an innovative application enabling infrastructure teams and stakeholders to interact immersively with digital twins of both prospective and existing infrastructure assets. Powered by Cesium and game engine technology, iTwin Engage automatically generates interactive, photorealistic experiences that remain permanently synchronized with live digital twin data, facilitating seamless design reviews, remote inspections, and construction rehearsals. Further information and corporate inquiries can be directed through Bentley’s official investor and press relations channels.

The integration of Cesium’s advanced reality modeling and geospatial capabilities into Bentley Systems’ software portfolio represents a transformative leap in global infrastructure engineering. By delivering engineering-grade digital precision and immersive visualization tools, Bentley continues to empower professionals worldwide to optimize project delivery, enhance asset performance, and drive resilient, sustainable development.

• Bentley
• iTwin
• Cesium
• Bentley Systems
• iTwin Capture
• iTwin Engage