Bentley Systems, Incorporated: Bentley Systems Announces Bentley Infrastructure Cloud Connect
Bentley Systems is introducing a major addition to its infrastructure platform: Bentley Infrastructure Cloud Connect. Positioned as the new entry point to the Bentley Infrastructure Cloud, Connect aims to bring project and asset data together in a single, secure environment, helping teams collaborate more effectively from initial design through construction and ongoing operations.
A unified foundation for infrastructure data
Infrastructure projects generate data everywhere—CAD models, PDFs, inspection records, photos, IoT sensor feeds, and more. Connect pulls these disparate sources into one place and puts them in context, so teams can understand how everything fits together across the full project and asset lifecycle.
Built on Bentley’s iTwin technology, Connect can ingest data from dozens of common engineering and enterprise formats and link it with geospatial, operational, and subsurface information. The result is a continuously enriched digital twin that reflects both the built world and the surrounding natural environment.
What users can do with Connect
- See the big picture: Explore entire portfolios in a geospatial view, then drill down into project and asset details without switching tools.
- Collaborate in context: Share models and files, capture feedback and markups, coordinate deliverables, and manage correspondence across firms and stakeholders.
- Track progress and issues: Monitor status, surface conflicts early, and keep multidisciplinary teams aligned.
- Work anywhere: Use a unified web interface for 3D, 2D, and map-based visualization, complemented by a mobile app for field and maintenance workflows.
File flexibility and open integration
Connect is designed to be open and scalable for engineering services firms, contractors, and owner-operators. By supporting over 50 file types and integrations with enterprise systems, it reduces friction between traditional file-based exchanges and more modern, data-centric processes. Organizations can maintain their existing tools while gaining the advantages of a connected data environment.
Early results from industry adopters
Early users report that Connect’s unified environment improves constructability reviews and decision-making. One engineering and construction management group, for example, curated views across 72 projects and securely shared them with more than 900 external collaborators from 80+ organizations. With everyone seeing the same, up-to-date context, teams identified issues earlier and avoided costly rework.
Geospatial visualization meets 3D reality
Connect brings infrastructure content into full geospatial context, enabling users to place designs and assets precisely within their real-world surroundings. Its web experience supports high-fidelity 3D visualization and mapping, helping stakeholders quickly grasp the implications of design changes or field conditions. For anyone used to modern 3D tools—whether from gaming, simulation, or VR—the immediate, spatial clarity can dramatically speed up reviews and reduce ambiguity.
Part of a broader ecosystem
Connect sits at the front door of Bentley Infrastructure Cloud. Teams can start with Connect to centralize data and collaboration, then expand into Bentley’s specialized solutions:
- ProjectWise: Advanced workflows for design coordination, construction planning, and deliverable management.
- AssetWise: Expanded capabilities for operations, inspection, reliability, and maintenance management.
Security, scale, and governance
For organizations handling sensitive infrastructure information, Connect emphasizes secure, policy-driven access and governance. It is built to scale across portfolios and large, multi-organization programs while maintaining clear ownership, permissions, and traceability of changes and deliverables.
Availability
Connect is slated for general availability in December 2025. As it rolls out, Bentley expects it to streamline the transition from siloed files and emails to a connected, data-centric approach—without forcing teams to abandon their preferred tools.
Why it matters
Infrastructure delivery is increasingly complex, with distributed teams, tight budgets, and rising expectations for performance and resilience. Connect addresses the core challenge behind these pressures: disconnected data. By fusing engineering content, operational context, and geospatial awareness into one environment, it helps organizations make better decisions faster—and keep projects, and the assets they produce, on a more reliable path from concept to long-term operation.
