Digital twin of a power plant in iTwin IoT visualizing real-time subsurface and asset performance data from IoT sensors.

iTwin IoT

Cloud-based IoT monitoring platform for infrastructure

BENEFITS

Advanced infrastructure IoT monitoring

iTwin IoT centralizes IoT device monitoring, analytics, and alerts in a unified IoT monitoring platform.
Geotechnical monitoring sensor layout on a large concrete dam wall in iTwin IoT, showing active sensor targets for structural health and real-time safety tracking.

Image courtesy of Yuba Water Agency

  • Centralized IoT device data

    Capture live IoT sensor and time-series data in one trusted platform, giving teams a single source of truth for faster, smarter decisions.

  • Real-time IoT monitoring and visualization

    Use dashboards, graphs, and 3D digital twins to analyze IoT monitoring data and understand asset performance trends.

  • Predictive IoT insights and automated alerts

    Leverage AI-driven IoT monitoring tools to detect anomalies and trigger alerts before failures occur. 

PRICING OPTIONS

Exclusive pricing options

iTwin IoT

Monitor, analyze, and optimize infrastructure health by consolidating IoT sensor data into a single, unified platform.

  • Combine all IoT sensor data into one unified platform
  • Automate data collection, reducing manual entry
  • Get instant access to your data at any time via web browser
  • Easily interpret data with intuitive dashboards and visuals

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Data acquisition and management  

  • Use sensor-agnostic design for API integration of any IoT device or sensor   
  • Add new devices and sensors to the platform, and configure sensors with an intuitive user interface  
  • Deliver real-time IoT device monitoring data for faster decisions 
  • Import manual and automated IoT monitoring data into one platform 
  • Use FTP to automate file data ingestion 
  • Store raw data alongside sensor configuration to adjust and calculate engineering data. 
  • Use revision management to save different sensor configurations for different periods of time  
  • Utilize a suite of sensor definitions to curate sensor configurations and unlock unique algorithms 

Time-series data analysis  

  • Utilize time series charts with trending, annotation, and analytic capabilities 
  • Use custom IoT monitoring dashboards to unify project data 
  • Develop X/Y and scatter plots  
  • Create custom data tables for analyzing data quickly  
  • Use saved views of all visualization features to quickly return to important information  
  • Overlay sensor markers onto image files to create a cross-sectional view 
  • Create and log events related to sensor data   
  • Place IoT sensors on 2D maps, import data layers, and display sensor data on maps 
  • Utilize advanced sensor data display options to provide spatial context to collected data

Digital twin visualization 

  • Capture data from multidiscipline engineering design applications 
  • Display map layers from ArcGIS, WMS, and WMTS servers on 3D terrain 
  • View a reality mesh of an asset from photogrammetry   
  • Visualize the as-designed 3D geometric models of an asset in a vast number of CAD formats 
  • Utilize 4D navigation to analyze historical models and IoT monitoring data  
  • Visualize the as-built 3D reality mesh captured with drones   
  • Visualize 3D point cloud captured with laser scanners  
  • Display IoT sensors on true 3D locations 
  • Display deformation vectors from position sensors in 3D 
  • Display sensor observations and alerts in the form of 3D heatmap  
  • Capture display settings into saved views and share with team members   
  • Draw users’ attention to elements with active alerts with focused view modes  
  • Support remote sensing data

Alerting 

  • Configure data alerts to monitor sensor data in case of exceedance of safety thresholds  
  • Create status alerts to indicate the health of the sensor network   
  • Use correlation alerts for defining alert thresholds dynamically between two sensor metrics   
  • Configure which users receive alert notifications for each individual alert   
  • Receive alert notifications over email, mobile push notifications, or in-app notifications

Reporting 

  • Use the report function to compile information and data and schedule document distribution to stakeholders  
  • Notify users of alerts and distribute reports by email, providing information without login
  • Input events to give stakeholders additional information like sensor maintenance or reasons for threshold exceedance

Issue resolution 

  • Create issues related to changes or assets in the model, as well as alert events 
  • Assign issues to a role or a user 
  • Add comments, attachments, images, and mark-ups to issues 
  • Review and track issues using a customizable dashboard 
  • Track and update all issues collaboratively and remotely

Mobile app 

  • Commission sensor networks using only your phone 
  • Instantly access IoT device monitoring data from anywhere  
  • Use manual sensor data collection on site with the mobile app on iPhone and Android

Administration  

  • Control colleague’s role within project to align with their responsibilities and team needs 
  • Control user access to configured graphs, alerts, and other profiles  
  • Assign and manage issues to ensure clear delegation of responsibilities and track progress 

iTwin IoT is a web-based application. A web browser and stable internet connection are needed to access.

iTwin IoT MCP Server

Real-world conversations. Real-time insights.

The iTwin IoT MCP server connects Claude and other AI agents to your live and historical sensor data, giving everyone from on-site field technicians to executives a direct, expert-level interface to their assets’ sensor data. Without setting up custom dashboards or writing a single database query, teams can investigate alerts, apply engineering logic, and run ML analytics using plain conversation.

USER STORIES

Real stories. Real results.

Monir saves USD 1 million on Toronto high-rise project

Bentley’s iTwin technology boosted efficiency by 40% and saved 3,000 hours while safeguarding Toronto’s busiest rail corridor during excavation.

An urban construction site with deep excavation happening right beside the busy Union Station Rail Corridor in Toronto, showing the close proximity that required rigorous structural monitoring.

Yuba water agency automates monitoring of California dam

With 1,000× more monitoring points, New Bullards Bar Dam now benefits from real‑time insights and proactive safety management.

A real-world view of the New Bullards Bar Dam holding back a large reservoir, the site where the Yuba Water Agency implemented an automated remote monitoring system.

Beca cut site visits by 50% at Christ Church Cathedral

iTwin IoT provided real-time monitoring for the Christ Church Reinstatement Project, ensuring precision and safety during restoration.

The historic Christ Church Cathedral undergoing major reconstruction, with large-scale scaffolding and construction equipment supporting the damaged stone walls.

FAQS

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iTwin IoT is Bentley’s cloud-native IoT monitoring product, built on the powerful iTwin Platform. It seamlessly collects, validates, and analyzes real-time sensor data enabling evergreen infrastructure digital twins. It unifies data streams from diverse devices into interactive 3D visualizations, AI-powered dashboards, and automated workflows—empowering engineers to detect anomalies in seconds, predict failures before they happen.

Tailored for high-stakes sectors where asset integrity is non-negotiable, iTwin IoT excels in civil infrastructure (bridges, tunnels, roads, railways), water management (dams, utilities), mining operations, construction and renewable energy. It fuses IoT data with powerful analytics and BIM/GIS models for geospatial insights, helping organizations like Stantec optimize urban mobility, Yuba Water operate safer dams, Monir manage efficient construction projects, and Beca ensure post-disaster resilience—proving its versatility for any asset-heavy environment demanding predictive safety and compliance. 

Absolutely! Its open APIs and flexible data ingestion backbone make it vendor-agnostic, integrating data from virtually any source, including legacy hardware, third-party gateways, or custom rigs. Plug into the iTwin IoT Partners Device Registry for out-of-the-box connectivity to 100+ certified sensors (like strain gauges, accelerometers), or use flexible imports via CSV, MQTT, or OPC-UA protocols. No more silos, unify your ecosystem in hours, not weeks. 

iTwin IoT breathes life into digital twins by federating live IoT feeds with engineering-grade 3D models, point clouds, photogrammetry and historical datasets leveraging the iTwin Platform. This creates immersive, query-able replicas of assets like railways or mines, where you can simulate “what-if” scenarios (e.g., flood impacts on dams), track deformations in real-time, and trigger proactive interventions—boosting operational efficiency and cutting risks. 

Unlock game-changing visibility into asset health, performance trends, and emerging risks with AI-enhanced analytics that spot subtle anomalies (e.g., vibration shifts signalling bridge fatigue) before they escalate. From real-time dashboards revealing 24/7 metrics to predictive models forecasting downtime, you’ll optimize schedules, extend asset lifespans and deliver defensible compliance reports—transforming reactive fixes into strategic wins.

IoT monitoring software is a tool that collects and analyzes real-time data from a network of connected devices and sensors.  

It offers a centralized view of your assets' health and performance through dashboards. This enables you to proactively detect issues, implement predictive maintenance to reduce downtime, and enhance overall operational efficiency, ensuring your entire IoT ecosystem runs smoothly and securely.

Built for the biggest challenges, iTwin IoT scales effortlessly from proof-of-concept pilots (dozens of sensors) to global enterprises managing thousands of data streams and large-scale twins, leveraging cloud elasticity for zero-downtime performance. Handle complex federations across distributed sites (like global project locations) with sub-second latency, robust security, and modular add-ons like AI forecasting. It’s future-proof… as your assets grow, so does the platform, without re-architecting. 

World-class, end-to-end: from global technical support and personalized onboarding (including API workshops) to self-paced training and community forums. Tap expert-led deployment roadmaps for your unique assets, whether integrating with existing sensor networks or starting from scratch. We’re with you every step: schedule a free consultation to align on your goals. 

While many users manage their own setups, we maintain a global network of Solution and Technology Partners to help simplify larger or more complex projects. Our ecosystem includes hardware manufacturers, system integrators, and resellers who can streamline hardware procurement, assist with sensor layouts, or manage field installations for you. Explore our ecosystem on the iTwin IoT Partners Page.

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