Digital and Smart City
Nicholas Cumins Takes Charge as CEO of Bentley Systems, Ushering in a New Era
Following the CEO transition plan previously announced by Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), Nicholas Cumins today takes charge as CEO. Cumins succeeds Greg Bentley, the eldest of the five brothers who founded Bentley Systems, who becomes Executive Chair of its Board of Directors. Cumins is the first CEO in the company’s 40-year history who is not a Bentley family member, marking a si...
Read MoreCambodia & Singapore Launch FTC to Boost Cross-Border Financial Services
Cambodia and Singapore have launched the Financial Transparency Corridor (FTC) project to facilitate financing for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in both countries. The initiative, announced by the National Bank of Cambodia on 18 June 2024, aims to enhance bilateral trade and investment activities by streamlining cross-border financial services. The FTC serves as a digital infrastructure, ...
Read MoreIndonesia’s New Green Capital Gets Smart Toll Road Network Designed by Waskita Karya
Creating a connected digital ecosystem and digital twins enables the timely delivery of projects and leads to substantial cost savings and reduced environmental impact. As part of Indonesia's Nusantara capital city megaproject, a new 62-kilometer toll road network is being built to establish a smart and sustainable forest city. PT Waskita Karya is the main contractor partnering with PT Ni...
Read MoreRobert Street Bridge Rehab Pioneers Cutting-Edge Digital Innovations in Bridge Engineering
Robert Street Bridge Rehab Pioneers Cutting-Edge Digital Innovations in Bridge Engineering Historic Bridge Renovation Utilises Artificial Intelligence & Digital Twins to Enhance Inspection Process For nearly a century, the iconic rainbow arch of the Robert Street Bridge has stood as a landmark in St. Paul, Minnesota. This Moderne-style structure has not only been a significant feature of...
Read MoreBeijing Unveils Smart Rail Project Using Data Analytics System for Reducing Carbon Emission While Optimizing Efficiency in City
Leveraging Data Analytics and Model-Based Approaches to Optimize Station Placement and Multimodal Connectivity Reducing Carbon through Public Transportation Effective public transportation is essential for vibrant, sustainable cities. It not only enhances the quality of life for residents but also significantly reduces the reliance on carbon-emitting private vehicles and cuts down on other a...
Read MoreHimalayan Bungy Elevates Adventure Tourism in Rishikesh to Unprecedented Heights
Skeleton Consultants Overcome Structural Hurdles to Engineer India’s Tallest Bungee Tower Nestled on the right bank of the Ganges River amidst the foothills of the Himalayas, Rishikesh in India stands as a revered pilgrimage site for Hindus and is globally acknowledged as the epicenter of yoga. Annually, it beckons yogis from around the world to partake in the esteemed International Yoga Festi...
Read MoreCambodia Pioneers Digital Education with Launch of First Digital University in Kampong Speu Province
The Cambodian government has taken a significant step towards advancing digital education by issuing a sub-decree to establish the country's inaugural digital university in Kampong Speu province. Sub-Decree No. 60, signed by Prime Minister Hun Manet on 22 March 2024, heralds the establishment of the Digital University of Cambodia (DUC), a pioneering private higher education institution situated...
Read MoreMarking its 40th Anniversary, Bentley Systems Announces CEO Transition Plan
COO Nicholas Cumins to be Promoted to CEO July 1, 2024, as Greg Bentley will Transition to Executive Chair London – March 21, 2024 – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced that effective July 1, 2024, Greg Bentley will transition from Bentley Systems’ CEO to Executive Chair of its Board of Directors. Nicholas Cumins, current...
Read MoreBentley Systems Celebrated World Engineering Day by Highlighting Key Sustainable Infrastructure Projects
In 2019, the UN Educational, Scientific & Cultural Organization (UNESCO) established World Engineering Day to acknowledge the critical role of engineering and engineers worldwide in fostering a better and more sustainable world. On the fourth anniversary of this significant day, Bentley Systems took the opportunity to highlight its contributions to sustainable engineering processes. In a po...
Read MoreBentley Systems Issues Call for Nominations for the 2024 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure
Winners to be Selected and Announced at The Year in Infrastructure and Going Digital Awards Event in Vancouver EXTON, Pa. – March 14, 2024 – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced its call for nominations for the 2024 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure. The awards, which are judged by independent juries of industry experts...
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