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9/19/24, 2:37 PM Bentley acquires Cesium to elevate digital twin technology | GIM International

Bentley acquires Cesium to elevate digital

twin technology

September 9, 2024

Bentley Systems has announced the acquisition of 3D geospatial leader Cesium,

known for its groundbreaking open platform that drives the creation of advanced
3D geospatial applications. Cesium’s 3D Tiles standard has become a global
benchmark, adopted by top enterprises, governments and tens of thousands of
developers worldwide. Its SaaS platform, Cesium ion, powers immersive 3D
geospatial experiences across over a million active devices each month, while its
open-source tools have surpassed ten million downloads.

The iTwin Platform, Bentley’s backbone for digital twin solutions used by engineering & construction
firms and asset operators, is now further enhanced by Cesium’s capabilities. This integration enables
developers to effortlessly synchronize 3D geospatial data with engineering, subsurface, IoT, reality
and enterprise data. The result? Digital twins that offer unparalleled user experiences – scalable from
vast infrastructure networks to the precise details of individual assets, spanning views from land, air,
sea, outer space, and even deep underground.

Full 3D geospatial context

"A 3D geospatial view is the most intuitive way for owner-operators and engineering services providers
to search for, query and visualize information about infrastructure networks and assets. With the
combined capabilities of Cesium and iTwin, infrastructure professionals can make better informed
decisions in full 3D geospatial context – all within a single, highly performant environment,"
stated Bentley CEO Nicholas Cumins.

Patrick Cozzi, CEO of Cesium, said: "Joining Bentley marks an important milestone for Cesium as we
continue our journey to create the best developer platform for the built and natural environment –

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