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Hans India
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Hans India
Bentley Systems' digital twins to accelerate infrastructure growth
Hyderabad: Bentley Systems, into infrastructure engineering software, hosted its flagship Innovation Day —Hyderabad, bringing together senior stakeholders from government agencies, engineering firms, and infrastructure consultancies to highlight the transformative impact of digital twins on India's infrastructure landscape. The full-day event highlighted Bentley's cutting-edge technologies for transportation and water infrastructure, emphasising how digital twins—virtual replicas of physical infrastructure—are driving real-time decision-making, enhancing operational efficiency, and enabling sustainable development. Through a combination of live demonstrations, case studies, and interactive sessions, Bentley showcased its commitment to advancing India's digital infrastructure journey in alignment with national programs like Gati Shakti, Smart Cities, and the Jal Jeevan Mission. In recent years, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have made significant strides in multi-sector infrastructure development. Andhra Pradesh is expanding regional connectivity through new railways, highways, ports, and airports, while Telangana focuses on urban modernisation, road development, and industrial zone creation. Bentley's technologies are playing a pivotal role in these initiatives by offering scalable digital solutions tailored to both public and private sector needs. 'Innovation Day is not just an event—it's a platform to bring together leaders shaping the future of infrastructure,' said Kamalakannan Thiruvadi, Regional Executive – South Asia, Bentley Systems. 'As India scales its ambition in digital delivery, Bentley is proud to support this journey through technologies that make infrastructure more intelligent, interconnected, and resilient.' The event featured a keynote by Abhishek Sinha, Solution Architect at Bentley, who outlined how Bentley's solutions address modern infrastructure challenges across the asset lifecycle—from design and construction to operation and maintenance. Topics included subsurface modeling, stormwater management, 4D/5D visualisation, and the integration of AI, geospatial intelligence, IoT, and Python scripting within Bentley's digital twin platforms.
Hans India
4 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Bentley Systems' Innovation Day—Hyderabad Spotlights the Power of Digital Twins to Advance India's Infrastructure
Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, successfully concluded its Innovation Day—Hyderabad on July 17, 2025. The full-day event brought together senior leaders from government agencies, engineering firms, and infrastructure consultancies to explore how digital twins and open, integrated digital delivery are transforming the way India designs, builds, and manages infrastructure. The event focused on Bentley's industry-leading capabilities in transportation and water infrastructure, showcasing how digital twin technology is enabling real-time decision-making, operational resilience, and long-term sustainability. The diverse agenda reflected Bentley's commitment to helping infrastructure stakeholders accelerate their digital maturity through automation, AI integration, geospatial intelligence, and collaborative digital workflows. Over the past year, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have made notable progress in infrastructure development across transportation, urban planning, industrial growth, and energy sectors. Andhra Pradesh has focused on enhancing regional connectivity through new railways, ports, highways, and airport projects, while also advancing metro systems and industrial parks to support economic expansion. In Telangana, infrastructure efforts have centered on road development, and urban modernization. Major upgrades in Hyderabad's transport network, including metro expansion and new flyovers, have complemented the state's push for the creation of new industrial zones. Enabling India's Infrastructure Vision Through Digital Leadership Bentley Innovation Day—Hyderabad reinforced the company's strategic role in India's digital infrastructure evolution. Through live demonstrations, local case studies, and interactive knowledge-sharing, attendees saw firsthand how Bentley is enabling: · Real-time visibility across infrastructure assets · Cost-effective operations and predictive maintenance · Scalable solutions for government missions and private sector innovation As India pushes forward under national programs like Gati Shakti, Smart Cities, and Jal Jeevan Mission, Bentley is equipping engineers, planners, and public agencies with the digital tools and insights needed to deliver projects that are sustainable, resilient, and future-ready. Both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are actively pursuing integrated, multi-sector development to strengthen connectivity, attract investment, and drive long-term regional growth—contributing to the national vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. Aligned with this vision, Bentley Systems is committed to supporting resilient infrastructure and enabling inclusive, sustainable development across the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana region. Event Highlights and Key Sessions The day began with a welcome address by Kamalakannan Thiruvadi, Regional Executive – South Asia, Bentley Systems, that set the tone for industry transformation by highlighting Bentley's longstanding partnership with India's infrastructure ecosystem: 'Innovation Day is not just an event—it's a platform to bring together leaders shaping the future of infrastructure. As India scales its ambition in digital delivery, Bentley is proud to support this journey through technologies that make infrastructure more intelligent, interconnected, and resilient.' Abhishek Sinha, Solution Architect at Bentley, delivered the keynote, illustrating how Bentley addresses modern infrastructure challenges from design to operations. He highlighted cutting-edge capabilities including: · Subsurface modeling and structural engineering · Stormwater and wastewater network management · 4D/5D construction visualization · Next-generation solutions including AI, 3D Geospatial, Python integration, IoT, and Digital Twin applications User Success Stories: Digital Twins in Action In a session led by Amit Shrivastava, Senior Director, Solution Engineering, attendees heard firsthand how Indian organizations are leveraging Bentley's digital twin technology: · NHAI's live digital twin platform for highway project management · Orange City Water's integration of SCADA and GIS to optimize Nagpur's water system Bentley Technology in Action · Geospatial Intelligence and Infrastructure Delivery: Bentley team members demonstrated how the company's geospatially-enabled digital twins—powered by the iTwin Platform—enable smarter, faster decisions across the infrastructure lifecycle. · Integrated Workflows for Linear Infrastructure Projects:This session featured Bentley's Open applications and digital collaboration platforms, with insights from Prithviraj Singh of Arth Design Build. It also included a spotlight on workflow automation from Jacobs' engineering leads, Pradeep Devarabhotla and Sowmen Pradhan, focused on highways and rail. · Empowering Resilient Water Infrastructure: Biswajit Saha of GKW Consult GmbH explored how Bentley's OpenFlows drives performance in water networks—aligned with India's Smart Cities Mission and sustainable utility management. · Next-Gen Structural and Geotechnical Solutions: This session explored automation across PLAXIS, and Leapfrog. Tadepalli Prasanth of SECMEC Consultants shared unique challenges and digital solutions in the cement industry, further illustrating the breadth of Bentley's engineering applications. Reflecting on the event, Thiruvadi concluded,' India's infrastructure ambitions demand more than physical assets — they require a digital foundation that scales. The power of technology to accelerate project delivery, upskill the workforce, and drive data-driven decision-making is key to unlocking a more self-reliant, sustainable, and future-ready India. Bentley is proud to support this transformation, helping empower engineers and organizations shaping India's leadership on a global stage.'
Hans India
14-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Bentley Innovation Day—Taking Place in Hyderabad—Will Showcase the Latest Innovations Needed to Transform India's Infrastructure
India is in the midst of an infrastructure transformation — from smart cities and high-speed rail to digital water systems and resilient energy networks. On 17 July, at The Leela Hotel, Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, will host an Innovation Day in Hyderabad, bringing together government, industry, and technology leaders to explore cutting-edge software solutions, like digital twins and geotechnical intelligence, that are driving meaningful progress across India's infrastructure sectors. Attendees can expect insightful talks from industry leaders, live demonstrations of digital twin applications, and in-depth sessions on how digital delivery, digital twins, and geotechnical engineering solutions are revolutionizing how infrastructure projects are designed, built, and operated. This event will showcase the importance of bridging the digital and physical worlds to help organizations improve project efficiency, cut costs, understand the stability of their infrastructure's foundation, and learn new methods to future-proof their assets. This year's event will also delve into India's evolving vision for transportation and water infrastructure. Discussions will centre around the role of digital twins to address current challenges these sectors face, and how best to optimize project lifecycles for future delivery needs. Case studies to be discussed include: · The NHAI project: which uses a digital twin platform for highway project management, enabling real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and improved transparency. · The Orange City Water project: which uses a digital twin to manage Nagpur's water network, integrating SCADA and GIS for real-time analytics, leak detection, and optimized operations. The event will also serve as a networking hub, bringing together industry professionals eager to collaborate, share ideas, and shape the future of infrastructure together. Bentley invites industry leaders to participate in the event and collaborate on forward-looking strategies around infrastructure planning and execution, aimed at advancing community development and strengthening business outcomes. To attend the Bentley Innovation Day, register here: Bentley Innovation Day Hyderabad 2025
Business Wire
02-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Barilla Launches 7th Edition of Good Food Makers to Shape the Future of Food
PARMA, Italy--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barilla officially opens applications for Good Food Makers 2025, its open innovation program dedicated to startups and innovative companies focused on creating a more sustainable and connected food system. Now in its seventh edition, the program welcomes a new format — Good Food Makers – ECOSYSTEM — developed in collaboration with Almacube, the innovation hub of the University of Bologna and Confindustria Emilia. This year's goal is to build a true innovation ecosystem by involving Barilla's value chain partners and accelerating the adoption of emerging technologies. Three selected startups will join a four-week co-development journey with Barilla professionals and partner companies, working side-by-side to create impactful solutions across the entire food chain — from field to fork. Applications are open until the end of July, with the program running from September to January 2026, concluding with the Innovation Day. 'Good Food Makers reflects our commitment to open innovation that generates real value,' says Claudia Berti, Head of Open Innovation at Barilla. 'This special Ecosystem edition allows us to co-create impactful solutions with strategic partners, addressing key challenges like sustainability and digital transformation.' The 2025 challenges are: AgTech for Climate Resilience (with Open Fields): technologies to improve basil cultivation and manage wild herbs in a sustainable way. New Frontiers in Detection (with Bizerba): advanced solutions for quality and precision in production-line detection systems. Best on Shelf (with Conad Nord Ovest): tools to enhance product visibility, shelf presence, and in-store shopping experience. Since 2019, over 900 startups from 25 countries have applied, with 26 already selected for collaboration. Notable collaborations include: Connecting Food, which enabled blockchain-based traceability for Barilla's fresh basil supply chain; Nosh Biofoods, creating sustainable, nutrient-rich ingredients via fermentation; simplifying factory training processes with a digital platform now in use in Barilla's Cremona plant; Voxpopme, providing AI-powered consumer insights used in Barilla's research. In 2024, Barilla invested €50 million in R&D and is expanding its Parma headquarters to become a 12,000 sqm hub for innovation and technical expertise.
Tahawul Tech
26-06-2025
- Business
- Tahawul Tech
Zebra unveils next-gen enterprise tools to futureproof frontline performance
From AI-powered productivity tools to real-time asset tracking, Zebra's Innovation Day in the Middle East offers a glimpse into the future of enterprise efficiency. Zebra Technologies hosted its Innovation Day, drawing key partners and customers eager to explore the next wave of enterprise transformation. At the centre of the discussions was how emerging technologies—like AI companions, digital twins, mobile dimensioning, and real-time location systems—are redefining how businesses operate in dynamic sectors such as logistics, retail, manufacturing, and healthcare. Hozefa Saywala, Director for the Middle East at Zebra Technologies, unpacks the company's latest offerings, the value they bring to frontline operations, and how Zebra is helping businesses navigate technology decisions with long-term impact. Interview Excerpts: What is the objective of Zebra's Innovation Day, and what is it trying to achieve? The purpose of Innovation Day lies in its very name. With rapid technological disruption all around us, customers and partners are eager to understand which technologies are worth adopting to solve business challenges—and whether those solutions will remain relevant in the long term. Through Innovation Day, we aim to educate our ecosystem on the technologies shaping the future, their current maturity levels, and how they can drive sustainable value. It's about helping businesses make informed, future-ready decisions. How is Zebra's AI Companion redefining frontline productivity, and what specific GenAI capabilities make it a game changer for industries like retail and logistics? Traditionally, getting information meant navigating multiple systems or screens, just like using a search engine where you sift through several links for an answer. Zebra's AI Companion changes that by enabling workers to ask a natural-language question and receive summarised, context-specific responses derived from proprietary enterprise systems like ERPs, not just from the web. This tailored delivery of information empowers frontline workers with faster, more relevant insights, making AI not just smart but operationally impactful. With real-time data becoming the new gold, how do Zebra's RTLS and environmental sensors ensure both accuracy and affordability in tracking assets and sensitive goods? RTLS, or Real-Time Location System, gives businesses a visual map of their operations. Whether tracking shipments, assets, or staff across a facility or during transit, RTLS enables accurate, real-time monitoring using technologies like RFID and ultra-wideband. Environmental sensors go a step further. For example, temperature-sensitive goods like food or pharmaceuticals can be monitored through visual indicators or electronic sensors that provide alerts if storage conditions are breached—allowing for corrective action before damage occurs. Zebra offers both affordable visual solutions and intelligent, connected ones. How are customers using mobile dimensioning to optimise warehouse operations and reduce costs? Logistics firms long struggled with whether to charge by weight or volume. Light yet bulky items like bubble wrap can distort pricing models. Mobile dimensioning solves this by allowing Zebra's mobile computers—equipped with special sensors and software—to instantly capture an item's dimensions on the go. This eliminates the need for fixed stations or manual measurement, improving speed, space utilisation, and accuracy in pricing and operations. How will Zebra's emerging technologies disrupt logistics, retail, manufacturing, and healthcare sectors to bring out the best for the consumers? Across every major industry—Zebra is there. Our emerging technologies are designed to make everyone and everything: Visible, Connected, and Optimised. Data informs our decisions, our priorities, and our actions. It is driving the future, across industries, and how we choose to use it matters. Our solutions bring people and technology together to maximise data and the insights derived from it. Businesses are freed from inefficiency, so they can focus on what really matters. And workers intuitively know what action to take next. Our solutions provide real-time insight that allows workers to make informed decisions in the heat of the moment. When workers are equipped with crystal-clear operational visibility, they're also empowered to make the most of every minute they have, every decision they make, and every customer they serve–from the front lines to back of the house, and at every point in between. Our ecosystem is built on IoT connections that drive industry foward–from the technology itself to the people who use it, to the end customers we all ultimately serve. We offer solutions designed to meet the needs you have today, and the agility to scale for tomorrow. Because when your systems, your people, and your information can stay connected as your needs evolve, the potential for growth is endless. In today's remote and mobile workforce landscape, how does Zebra's Workcloud Sync offer a secure alternative to consumer messaging apps? Consumer apps like WhatsApp pose significant data security risks, especially when used for sensitive business communication. Zebra's Workcloud Sync is a secure, enterprise-grade communication and task management platform. It supports encrypted messaging, voice and broadcast calls, task assignment, tracking, and collaboration—all within a closed ecosystem. This ensures that enterprise data remains protected while enhancing operational efficiency across teams.
