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Bentley Systems Unveils OpenUtilities Substation+ to Fix Fragmented Grid Design
Bentley Systems has launched OpenUtilities Substation+, an AI-supported 3D design software designed to eliminate fragmented utility data. By unifying isolated civil, electrical, and structural information into a single standards-aligned model, the platform fixes the data gaps that stall automation and derail digital twin initiatives. By consolidating these distinct disciplines into a single arc...
Read MoreExecution Over Ambition: Bentley Systems Drives the Next Era of Wind Energy Infrastructure
At the WindEurope 2026 conference, the wind energy sector marked a major shift from setting ambitious clean energy targets to executing them at scale. Driven by corporate power purchase agreements and massive demand from data centers, the industry is moving away from government subsidies. However, this rapid growth faces significant hurdles, including complex permitting processes, the upcoming ...
Read MoreBentley Systems Unveils Ai-Powered Software To Accelerate Substation Design
Bentley Systems has launched OpenUtilities Substation+, a new model-based design platform featuring built-in "agentic" AI to safely automate complex engineering workflows in the utilities infrastructure sector. The + version was launched following the surge in global electricity demand from widespread electrification and new data centers. The utilities sector faces immense pressure to design p...
Read MoreBentley Systems Launches First Applied AI Tech Hub in Québec City
Infrastructure software giant Bentley Systems has officially opened a multimillion-dollar applied AI tech hub in Québec City, marking its first major facility dedicated to bringing artificial intelligence to global infrastructure engineering. The new technology hub serves as a critical laboratory where software and AI teams collaborate directly with regional engineering partners. Bentley Sy...
Read MoreNew Orleans Faces Rising Seas; Engineers Turn To Bentley Digital Tech To Fortify Defenses
US engineers are leveraging Bentley Systems’ advanced technology to secure that the city will not sink into the water, transforming Louisiana into a potential global model for climate adaptation. A new Tulane University study has recently warned that rising sea levels could eventually push the Gulf of Mexico shoreline 62 miles inland, placing New Orleans underwater. While the exact timeline ...
Read MoreHow Bentley Software is Saving Millions on Brazil’s New Bridge
Sener Mobility has successfully leveraged advanced digital engineering software to optimize the foundation design for the BRL 10.42 billion Salvador-Itaparica Bridge project in Brazil. Tasked with managing complex soil and rock conditions for the 12.5-kilometer bridge, the engineering team transitioned from traditional 2D workflows to an integrated 3D approach using Bentley Systems’ subsurface ...
Read MoreHow Bentley Digital Twins is Reshaping Maritime Inspections
Major engineering firm Haskoning has revolutionized maritime infrastructure inspection by successfully completing a digital-first assessment of the Holyhead Deepwater Jetty in North Wales using Bentley Systems software. A critical asset supporting cruise vessels and contributing over GBP 4.75 million annually to the regional economy, the aging jetty required a comprehensive inspection of its 40...
Read MoreBentley, NXT BLD Launch $3M ‘NXT Activate’ Accelerator to Fund Next-Gen AEC Software Innovators
Bentley Systems and NXT BLD have partnered to launch NXT Activate, a new $3 million developer-focused accelerator aimed at backing early-stage startups that are building next-generation architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) software. The three-year program is designed to support early-stage startups building software that breaks down data silos and improves workflows across the cons...
Read MoreDigital Twins: The New Shield Against El Niño’s Cascading Grid Threats
To combat the super El Niño looms for 2026, utility companies are now shifting away from traditional reactive repairs and toward proactive, data-driven resilience using Bentley Systems’ software. In 2025, utility companies are facing a dangerous new reality where weather disasters no longer happen in isolation. Modern power grids are increasingly vulnerable to cascading failures—where one event...
Read MoreBentley Systems Reports Strong Q1 2026 Growth Driven by AI and Infrastructure Demand
Bentley Systems, the leading provider of infrastructure engineering software, kicked off 2026 with significant financial momentum, reporting a total revenue of $424.2 million. This 14.5% year-over-year increase was largely fueled by the company’s subscription services and robust demand within its Resources and Public Works sectors. Infrastructure professionals globally rely on Bentley’s special...
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