The useful question is what changes for users, developers or buyers, and whether the announcement stays industry context or becomes something people can actually use.

The Bentley Ecosystem Catalog is a new platform designed to link Bentley software users with independent providers offering complementary tools. The catalog includes applications, plugins, data sets, data capture services, and cloud offerings that integrate with Bentley’s infrastructure engineering software. Users can search for solutions to address specific project needs, such as training, development, or implementation support. The initiative aims to address the growing complexity of infrastructure projects by fostering collaboration between Bentley and external solution providers.

James Lee, Bentley’s chief operating officer, and Tom Kurke, vice president of Ecosystem and Ventures, highlighted the catalog’s role in connecting trusted providers to accelerate project outcomes. They emphasized the importance of openness, interoperability, and co-innovation in leveraging asset analytics and AI for infrastructure challenges. The catalog is positioned as a resource for users seeking reliable tools to streamline projects, reduce risks, and improve collaboration across the infrastructure lifecycle.

The catalog also includes a sustainability focus, connecting users with technology, data, and services that support environmentally friendly infrastructure development. Providers in the catalog offer solutions to help design, build, operate, and maintain sustainable infrastructure projects. This aligns with Bentley’s broader goals of enabling measurable environmental impact through its ecosystem of tools and partners.

Bentley has introduced a submission form for solution providers to join the catalog. Providers can describe their offerings—whether apps, plugins, data, or services—and explain their alignment with Bentley’s technology. The form collects details on how the solution enhances Bentley software and the provider’s motivation for participating in the ecosystem.