Bentley and Google partner to improve asset analytics

The addition of Google Street View’s global panoramic imagery allows Bentley to provide detailed analysis of assets along with visual references, while Google’s Vertex AI adds the ability to build and maintain models to alert transportation agencies of changes to infrastructure assets before they become safety hazards.

“We have a history of leadership in applying repurposed imagery for roadway maintenance, and the addition of Google’s 360-degree imagery and AI will further enhance the value Bentley provides to transportation departments and engineering firms globally,” said Mark Pittman, director of transportation AI at Bentley. “The expansion of our relationship with Google will enable us to further develop our growing infrastructure asset analytics capabilities – initially in the transportation sector with other industries to follow.”

In addition to supporting roadway maintenance activities, these capabilities can also aid in disaster recovery efforts, providing a cost-effective solution for conducting rapid damage assessments, which can help affected communities rebuild faster.

“Businesses and cities have long relied on the fresh and comprehensive information from our maps to get insights about the world,” said Yael Maguire, Google’s vice president and general manager for Google Maps Platform & Google Earth. “As our strategic partner, Bentley combines industry-leading infrastructure solutions with Google’s leading AI and mapping technologies, like Vertex AI and Street View, to bring powerful analytics to public and private sector leaders who need mobility insights for making more informed decisions.”