Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the leading company dedicated to providing comprehensive software solutions for sustaining infrastructure, today announced that Geospatial World, published by India-based Geospatial Media and Communications Pvt. Ltd. (formerly known as GIS Development Pvt. Ltd.), has honored Greg Bentley, CEO of Bentley Systems, with its Lifetime Achievement Award.

The award recognizes individuals for their outstanding contributions to geospatial communities worldwide. GeospatialWorld holds conferences around the globe and fittingly chose to present the award to Mr. Bentley at its first annual Latin American Geospatial Forum in Rio de Janeiro. Countries such as Brazil, whose robust economies will increasingly depend on large-scale enhancements to their infrastructure, have the most to gain from leveraging geospatial information in the design, construction, and operations of water systems, energy generation and distribution networks, resource extraction, transportation facilities, and structures.

 

In conferring the award to Greg Bentley, Sanjay Kumar, CEO, Geospatial Media and Communications, said, “We at Geospatial Media believe that Bentley Systems is the leading provider of geospatial technology in support of infrastructure projects. Under the stewardship of Greg Bentley, the company has initiated many innovations that have been instrumental in expanding the horizons of the geospatial industry. These innovations also have facilitated the integration of geospatial information with the many disciplines responsible for the design, construction, and operations of sustainable infrastructure, serving humankind worldwide. This award is given in recognition of Mr. Bentley’s vision, leadership, personal commitment, and outstanding contributions to geospatial communities around the world.” www.bentley.com