Tech Giant Bentley Systems Partners with CET to Revolutionize Engineering Education in India
Bentley Systems has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the College of Engineering Trivandrum (CET), aiming to transform one of Kerala’s premier institutions into a hub for digital infrastructure excellence, ensuring that the next generation of Indian engineers is equipped for a rapidly evolving global market. Under this MoU, there will be the […]
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How 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, […]
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How OpenFlows FLOOD Revolutionizes Flood Risk Management in Portugal
The Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) has successfully implemented a nationwide flood risk management strategy powered by Bentley Systems’ OpenFlows FLOOD software. By leveraging advanced modeling and digital twin technology, the agency has identified 22 critical flood-prone areas, enabling more effective risk mitigation and increased societal resilience. The core benefit of the Bentley software lies in […]
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Why “Smart” Pumps Aren’t Always Smart
Think a “variable speed” pump is a guaranteed money-saver? Think again. A recent analysis has revealed that a common engineering “shortcut” could actually be draining thousands of dollars from utility budgets every year. Junior engineers often fall for the “Pump Affinity Law”—a simple formula suggesting that if you slow a pump down by 20%, you […]
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How West Java Used Bentley Software to Slash Mega Water Project Timelines by 25%
PT WIKA Tirta Jaya Jatiluhur (WTJJ) has successfully completed the SPAM Regional Jatiluhur I project, an 80-kilometer clean water system serving over 380,000 residents. Facing a severe water crisis and land subsidence caused by groundwater over-extraction, the project leveraged an extensive suite of Bentley Systems software to transform West Java’s infrastructure into a model of […]
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Bentley Software Essential to Wildfire Response, Water System Saved
Careful planning and the use of sophisticated software were credited with the local water department’s successful response to a major wildfire, preventing a potential disaster and ensuring firefighters had the necessary water supply. The fictional account, narrated by a water engineer who was awakened by a fire near his own home, emphasizes that the successful […]
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Exclusive Interview: The ‘Mindset’ for a Livable and Sustainable City
From natural disasters and crippling traffic congestion to pervasive environmental pollution, cities worldwide face a mounting list of existential threats. Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh, is no exception, grappling acutely with the challenges of frequent flooding and gridlock. But what is the path forward? Can digital tools and Artificial Intelligence (AI) offer a real solution to […]
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OpenFlows FLOOD Simulation Paves Way for Smarter ‘Sponge City’ Flood Mitigation
A new report is advocating for the widespread adoption of “sponge cities” as a vital, if not singular, solution to the growing threat of surface water flooding. According to the study co-authored by the Infrastructure Policy Advancement think tank, part of Bentley Systems, and Aqua Consultants, creating sponge cities could reduce the risk of surface […]
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Noida’s Upcoming Jewel: Jewar Airport Sets Sights on Becoming India’s Green Beacon
How 3D Digital Models Enable Sustainable Water Management for India’s First Net-zero Airport In Uttar Pradesh, an ambitious endeavor is taking shape that aims to redefine the future of air travel in India. The Noida International Airport, more popularly known as Jewar Airport, is on track to set a new benchmark as the nation’s largest […]
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