Bentley Systems (NASDAQ:BSY), Inc. is a global software provider specializing in infrastructure engineering applications for the design, construction, and operations of roads, bridges, rail and transit systems, water and wastewater networks, power plants and grids, industrial facilities, and communications infrastructure. Founded in 1984 by brothers Keith and Barry Bentley, the company is headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania, and maintains offices and development centers across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Under the leadership of CEO and Executive Chairman Greg Bentley, the firm has grown into a leading partner for architects, engineers, constructors, and owner-operators worldwide.
The company’s core offerings include MicroStation for advanced 2D and 3D drafting and modeling, ProjectWise for collaboration and project delivery, and AssetWise for asset performance and reliability. Beyond these flagship applications, Bentley Systems continues to expand its portfolio with industry-specific design and analysis tools such as OpenRoads for roadway design, OpenBuildings for building engineering, OpenFlows for water infrastructure, and OpenPlant for process industries. Bentley’s iTwin platform enables users to create and manage digital twins of physical assets, facilitating data interoperability, real-time analytics, and cloud-based collaboration.
In addition to software licensing, Bentley Systems provides a suite of services that include cloud-hosted infrastructure, training, technical support, and consulting to help clients accelerate project delivery and optimize asset performance. The company actively invests in research and development and has made strategic acquisitions—such as the purchase of Seequent to strengthen geotechnical modeling and reality modeling capabilities—to bolster its digital engineering solutions. These investments reflect Bentley’s commitment to innovation in areas like reality modeling, digital twins, and the integration of AI-driven workflows.
Serving a diverse customer base of government agencies, engineering firms, construction contractors, and industrial operators, Bentley Systems operates in more than 60 countries and supports projects that span urban and rural environments. By fostering open standards and interoperability, the company aims to empower infrastructure professionals to achieve greater efficiency, sustainability, and resilience in the planning, design, construction, and ongoing management of the world’s critical assets.
