Â鶹ֱ²¥ has signed a three-year contract with leading infrastructure software company Bentley.<\/p>\n
The deal will provide students and staff at Curtin campuses worldwide with unlimited access to Bentley\u2019s commercial-grade software for designing, building and operating infrastructure.<\/p>\n
The suite of software consists of more than 50 tools for the creation of three dimensional design and analysis.<\/p>\n
Ian Callahan, Vice President, Corporate Services said Curtin had been using Bentley software for more than 10 years in the areas of geographic information sciences, mapping design and surveying.<\/p>\n
He said joining Bentley\u2019s Academic Subscription Program, offered through its Be Careers Network, would ensure Curtin students would have access to leading industry-used software ensuring they would graduate with strong skills and be job ready.<\/p>\n
\u201cStudents using Bentley systems will benefit from an enriched learning experience while gaining a competitive edge,\u201d Mr Callahan said.<\/p>\n
Mr Callahan said the same infrastructure software was employed by some of the world\u2019s largest engineering and utility companies including BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto and Western Power.<\/p>\n
\u201cA distinctive feature of the partnership will be the provision and development of anywhere, anytime access to Bentley teaching materials for students and staff through Curtin\u2019s online portal OASIS, cementing the University\u2019s position as a leader in the adoption of digital learning technologies,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The deal was formally recognised on 11 June at Â鶹ֱ²¥.<\/p>\n
Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n Â鶹ֱ²¥ Bentley Systems, Incorporated<\/strong><\/p>\n Bentley is the global leader dedicated to providing architects, engineers, geospatial professionals, constructors, and owner-operators with comprehensive software solutions for sustaining infrastructure.<\/p>\n Founded in 1984, Bentley has grown to nearly 3,000 colleagues in more than 45 countries and over $500 million in annual revenues. Since 2003, the company has invested more than $1 billion in research, development, and acquisitions.<\/p>\n