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3/18/25, 1:06 PM Interview: Challenges & Opportunities in Smart, Sustainable Cities

Using AI image analysis, Blyncsy technology can identify key roadway assets such as speed limit signs
and traffic cones. Image courtesy of Bentley Systems, Blyncsy

Furthermore, our collaboration with the city of Texas aimed for

productivity enhancement, wherein AI automation was achieved

through products such as ‘Blyncsy’, efficiently identifying key

infrastructure assets. Moreover, using dashcam footage, the system

automatically identifies assets, detects defects and utilizes this

information for capital investment planning.

What innovations are shaping the industry, when it comes to

the creation of smart and sustainable cities?

As an industry strategist, I monitor industry trends, identify solutions,

and provide feedback to Bentley Systems on necessary

developments and gaps in the market. Recently, I came across

several key innovations that are gaining traction in the market.

One of the most notable trends in this regard is the emergence of

‘Geospatial 2.0’, a term coined by Matt Shannon. It moves

beyond static data and isolated analysis to embrace real-time data

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