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Open infrastructure software

Open infrastructure software

Break down data silos

Empower your ecosystem to improve project delivery and asset performance.

Open data ecosystems

The future of infrastructure engineering is open

Infrastructure projects are complex, so engineers need flexible solutions. With open software, you can overcome today’s challenges and enable tomorrow’s opportunities.

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Avoid lock-in

Focus on the work, not the tools

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Increase collaboration

Share information across teams and the lifecycle

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Leverage infrastructure data

Put your data to work

Our approach to openness

Openness is core to Bentley software so users can share information seamlessly and securely—whenever, wherever.

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Open standards

Ensure data and software interoperability

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Open APIs

Query and extract data for later use

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Open source

Share, modify, and create new applications

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Bentley’s open software

Supporting the open community

Bentley proudly contributes to leading open standards communities that drive innovation in infrastructure software.

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buildingSMART

buildingSMART is the worldwide industry body driving the creation and adoption of international standards and solutions for infrastructure and buildings.

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Khronos Group

Khronos Group partners with companies to develop standards for 3D graphics, XR, parallel computing, machine learning, vision processing, and the metaverse.

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Open Geospatial Consortium

Open Geospatial Consortium is committed to shaping a future where geospatial data and technology improve lives, connect communities, and protect our planet.

Openness empowers infrastructure professionals

See how open practices are fostering collaboration and accelerating progress everywhere.

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When data flows freely, innovation follows: For smart cities, open data isn’t optional

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From earth to orbit: First Cesium Developer Conference lands in Philly to explore the future of 3D geospatial tech, Digital Twins, and open data innovation

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Open data, open minds: Dublin’s urban tech challenge draws a blueprint for a smarter city

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Shaping the future of open standards in infrastructure

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At Bentley, we understand that openness is not just a feature—it’s a necessity. This is about moving the entire sector forward together.

-Nicholas Cumins, CEO, Bentley

Embrace openness

Contact us to learn about how open infrastructure software can improve your projects.

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