Bentley Infrastructure Cloud Connect Bridges Data and Collaboration
Bentley Systems has unveiled Bentley Infrastructure Cloud Connect, a pivotal new layer of the Bentley Infrastructure Cloud that aims to revolutionise how project data and people connect across the infrastructure lifecycle. This new offering delivers a truly unified data environment, enabling collaboration, clarity, and control from design through to operations.
Julien Moutte, Chief Technology Officer at Bentley Systems, captured the essence of the launch perfectly: “Infrastructure data lives everywhere, in models, PDFs, inspection forms, photos, IoT sensors, and more, and it’s rarely connected. That changes with Bentley Infrastructure Cloud Connect. Infrastructure professionals can access and manage all project and asset data in one place, fully contextualised and connected, from design through construction to operations.”
A Unified Data Environment for the Digital Age
Bentley Infrastructure Cloud Connect is designed to eliminate silos that have long hindered infrastructure project efficiency. By offering a connected data environment (CDE), the platform gives teams a single point of truth for managing and visualising their projects in real time.
Users can now explore entire infrastructure portfolios in full geospatial context, gaining a bird’s-eye view of assets and projects across locations. This capability empowers stakeholders to zoom into granular details, track progress, manage deliverables, and identify potential issues, all within one collaborative ecosystem.
Andy Kaiyala, Vice President of Digital Construction Management at WSB, one of the early adopters, highlighted the platform’s transformative effect: “Bentley Infrastructure Cloud’s unified environment helps our project stakeholders quickly and clearly understand the impact of design decisions during constructability reviews. With curated views of 72 projects now accessible to over 900 external stakeholders from 86 organisations, it’s become a key differentiator for us, helping project teams avoid costly missteps and save millions in potential rework.”
Seamless Collaboration Across the Value Chain
The importance of integrated collaboration in modern infrastructure delivery cannot be overstated. Connect provides a secure, open, and scalable environment where engineering service firms, construction companies, and asset owners can store, manage, and exchange project data effortlessly.
Leveraging Bentley’s powerful iTwin platform, the system can ingest data from over 50 distinct file formats, integrating seamlessly with various enterprise systems. This flexibility means users can unify engineering, operational, enterprise, geospatial, and even subsurface data into detailed digital twins of both existing and planned assets.
The result is a connected, data-rich environment where every stakeholder, from engineers and architects to contractors and operators, can collaborate fluidly. Whether through file-based exchanges or more integrated, data-centric workflows, Connect adapts to the way modern infrastructure teams work.
Powering Insight with 3D Geospatial Visualisation
At the heart of Bentley Infrastructure Cloud Connect lies a unified web experience powered by Bentley’s advanced Cesium 3D geospatial technology. This integration provides stunning, accurate visualisations of infrastructure projects in their real-world context, helping teams make informed decisions faster.
From highways and bridges to utilities and urban developments, users can visualise how projects interact with the natural and built environment. This comprehensive geospatial perspective helps stakeholders assess design feasibility, environmental impact, and long-term resilience, essential factors in sustainable infrastructure planning.
Additionally, Bentley has developed a dedicated mobile application that keeps professionals connected to their workflows on the go. Whether they’re on-site monitoring construction progress or inspecting assets, the app ensures real-time access to project data and communications.
Interoperability and the Path to ProjectWise and AssetWise
Bentley Infrastructure Cloud Connect acts as the gateway to Bentley’s broader digital ecosystem, offering a seamless transition into the company’s well-established solutions:
- ProjectWise – for advanced design coordination, collaboration, and construction workflows.
- AssetWise – for operations, maintenance, and lifecycle asset management.
By building upon Connect, organisations can expand their digital maturity incrementally, moving from project-level collaboration to enterprise-wide digital transformation.
According to Bentley, Connect will be generally available in December 2025, signalling a major step forward in the company’s long-term strategy to unify infrastructure data and empower digital twin adoption across industries.
Transforming the Infrastructure Landscape
Founded in 1984, Bentley Systems has long been synonymous with engineering excellence. The company’s software solutions underpin many of the world’s most ambitious infrastructure projects, from transportation networks and water systems to energy grids and smart cities.
Through platforms such as OpenRoads, OpenBuildings, SYNCHRO, and iTwin, Bentley enables infrastructure professionals to design, build, and operate assets that are more efficient, sustainable, and resilient. Bentley Infrastructure Cloud Connect now represents the next evolution in that journey, aligning data, people, and processes in one secure, intelligent ecosystem.
By breaking down traditional data silos, the platform helps project teams unlock the true value of their data, fostering collaboration and informed decision-making that can drive better outcomes across the entire infrastructure lifecycle.
Building Trust in the Digital Future
Security, transparency, and scalability sit at the core of Bentley Infrastructure Cloud Connect. In an era where data privacy and interoperability are paramount, Bentley has designed Connect as an open and trusted foundation that can integrate with existing enterprise tools without locking users into proprietary systems.
Its scalable architecture supports everything from small municipal projects to multi-billion-pound megaprojects, ensuring consistent performance and reliability. Furthermore, the integration of Bentley’s iTwin technology ensures data lineage, version control, and traceability, crucial for maintaining digital trust throughout a project’s lifespan.
Empowering the Next Generation of Infrastructure Professionals
Bentley Infrastructure Cloud Connect not only enhances project delivery today but also lays the groundwork for the next generation of digital infrastructure professionals. As the industry embraces automation, AI-driven analytics, and immersive technologies, platforms like Connect will become indispensable for managing complexity and ensuring accountability.
Julien Moutte’s words underline the company’s mission: “Our goal has always been to empower engineers and operators with technology that simplifies complexity and improves collaboration. With Connect, we’re creating a foundation where infrastructure data becomes a living, breathing asset that grows in value over time.”
Shaping a Connected and Sustainable Tomorrow
Bentley Infrastructure Cloud Connect is more than just a software update, it’s a statement about the future of infrastructure. By providing a connected, intelligent, and collaborative environment, Bentley is helping the global infrastructure community design and manage assets that are not only efficient but resilient and sustainable.
As the world faces the dual challenge of urbanisation and climate change, tools like Connect offer a path toward smarter, greener, and more adaptive infrastructure systems. It marks another milestone in Bentley Systems’ enduring commitment to innovation, enabling professionals everywhere to build with confidence and clarity.
