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Digital Twins vs. Extreme Weather: Duke University Launches National Guide for ‘Smart’ Resilient Infrastructure
As North Carolina grapples with the aftermath of devastating storms like Hurricane Helene, state leaders and global tech giants are convening at Duke University to overhaul how cities handle natural disasters. The event, titled "Twin Talks North Carolina," marks the launch of a major statewide effort to integrate "smart" technology into municipal planning. The initiative aims to move beyond react...
Read MoreOpenRail Designer 2025: Redefining Efficiency for Global Rail Infrastructure
Bentley Systems has officially launched OpenRail Designer 2025, a major update designed to eliminate the manual bottlenecks that have long challenged rail engineers. By focusing on advanced automation, data integrity, and high-fidelity geospatial integration, this release transforms how complex rail networks—from routine maintenance to high-speed megaprojects—are designed and managed. As global d...
Read MoreNortheast Transformation: Ratanakiri to Host Massive New International Airport in Lumphat District
Strategic aviation project covering over 1,900 hectares approved in principle to catalyze economic growth and tourism across Cambodia's remote frontier The Royal Government of Cambodia has officially granted in-principle approval for the development of a major new airport in Ratanakiri province. This strategic initiative aims to revolutionize the economic and tourism landscape of the country's nor...
Read MoreHow Portugal Uses Digital Tools to Manage Water Network During Heat Waves
As summer temperatures in northern Portugal consistently climb past 38°C, regional water utility Águas do Norte has successfully pivoted from reactive repairs to proactive management by leveraging Bentley Systems’ OpenFlows Water solution. Serving nearly 2 million residents across 63 municipalities, the utility faced recurring crises where extreme heat caused water tanks to hit critical lows, sky...
Read MoreAccelerating Connectivity: Mekong River Bridge Connecting Dei Edth-Thmor Kor Surpasses 35% Completion
Minister Peng Ponea inspects the strategic infrastructure project in Kandal province to ensure rigorous technical standards and timely delivery for the public The construction of the major bridge across the Mekong River Dei Edth-Thmor Kor connecting Dei Edth commune in Kien Svay district to Thmor Kor commune in Lvea Em district has reached a significant milestone. On the morning of February 11, 20...
Read MoreCambodia’s Economic Landscape Anchored by Over 750,000 Units Providing Three Million Jobs
Minister Hem Vanndy leads national strategy workshop to empower MSMEs and modernize the Kingdom’s workforce for 2026 to 2030 Cambodia currently counts 753,670 economic units across the country, which collectively support approximately three million jobs. This data was highlighted during a high-level consultative workshop focused on the draft National Strategy for the Development of Micro, Small, a...
Read MoreBavet City Completes Strategic Landfill and Advances Wastewater Treatment
New environmental facilities set to transform urban hygiene and flood resilience in Svay Rieng’s key economic border hub Bavet City has reached a significant milestone in its journey toward sustainable urban development with the successful completion of its first modern sanitary landfill. According to the latest progress report from the Ministry of Public Works and Transport released on February ...
Read MoreALDOT Integrates Bentley’s AI to Refine Performance-Based Highway Budgeting
Alabama Utilizes Bentley Tech to strengthen data-driven maintenance planning The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is enhancing its long-standing performance-based budgeting model by integrating Blyncsy, an AI-powered solution from Bentley Systems. For more than 15 years, ALDOT has led the way in using data to drive financial decisions, but the manual collection of condition data acros...
Read MoreCambodia Achieves Nearly 90 Percent Basic Water Access as Government Charts Next Phase for Rural Health
As of 2025, Cambodia has reached a significant milestone in public infrastructure, with basic water supply coverage now extending to 89 percent of the population. This achievement was highlighted during a high-level workshop on February 11, 2026, where officials met to finalize and disseminate the National Strategic Plan and Action Plan for Rural Water Supply and Sanitation for the 2026 to 2033 pe...
Read More“JPEG for 3D”: New Open Standard Set to Revolutionize Infrastructure Monitoring
The Khronos Group has announced a major milestone in 3D imaging with the release of KHR_gaussian_splatting, a new extension that standardizes "Gaussian splatting" within the glTF 2.0 ecosystem. Often referred to as the "JPEG for 3D," this move aims to turn a breakthrough photorealistic capture technique into a universal language for engineers, developers, and tech giants alike. Unlike traditio...
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