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Ingeniería Asistida por Computador (IAC), a 30-year-old Colombian firm, supports digital transformation across Colombia, Ecuador, and Mexico by integrating BIM methodologies, Product Lifecycle Management, and Artificial Intelligence. Founder and CEO Guillermo Cañon emphasizes the company’s mission to enable Latin American engineering teams to expand globally while improving efficiency and profitability. The partnership with Bentley Systems aligns IAC’s local expertise with Bentley’s specialized infrastructure solutions, addressing regional challenges such as manual budget management and resistance to new technologies.

The collaboration focuses on client success, ensuring Bentley’s tools deliver measurable ROI by tailoring solutions to local workflows and standards. IAC’s approach, described as applying a 'tropical region' method, combines deep technical knowledge with Bentley’s niche solutions for sectors like railway design and water networks. This synergy has proven effective in overcoming human resistance to change, a primary hurdle in adopting advanced technologies across Latin America’s diverse markets.

A notable case involves a major energy transport company operating in Peru, Colombia, Bolivia, Chile, and Brazil. The company required seamless integration with multiple contractors’ design systems to ensure uninterrupted energy supply. Bentley’s interoperable solutions enabled the company to manage design, construction, and operational data efficiently, reducing risks of fines and reputational damage. The system now supports ongoing asset operations, demonstrating the practical impact of the partnership in critical infrastructure management.

To accelerate technology adoption, IAC launched Acaddemia.com, an online training platform offering specialized courses in Spanish for AI, CAD systems, and SYNCHRO. The company is also advancing AI applications by merging Bentley’s infrastructure tools with artificial intelligence, aiming to elevate Latin American engineering to global competitiveness. IAC’s long-term vision includes expanding its BIM and AI expertise into mature global markets, positioning itself as a leader in transforming business models through technology.