Bentley Releases Japanese Version of Digital InterPlot.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

EXTON, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 20, 2003

Bentley Systems, Incorporated, today announced the release of Digital InterPlot(TM) in Japanese. Digital InterPlot is Bentley's plot management server for network plotting, digital sharing, and digital archiving of AEC plot sets.

Digital sharing of plot sets ensures that all participants always have access to the right information for AEC projects and operations. With digital sharing, plots can be distributed among colleagues and consultants over a network or made available on-demand via a secure portal. Project participants can view and print up-to-date, high fidelity plots anywhere at any time, improving collaboration and ensuring the consistency of project information.

Digital InterPlot reaches an important milestone by providing a complete and secure way to archive plots while ensuring that they retain their high fidelity. Digital archiving secures the documentation of AEC projects and infrastructure that have decades-long lifespan and maintenance requirements. Network plotting capabilities offload processing from the desktop to a plotting server, and advanced features like historical comparisons improve operational efficiency.

"Digital InterPlot ensures that the amazing work of AEC professionals never fades as plots are shared and stored digitally and optimized to support operations. This localized release will meet the growing Japanese demand for our plot management collaboration server," said James Dyer, Bentley director of platform products.

For more information about the product or about upcoming Bentley seminars in Japan, contact Emi Kudo at [e-mail] or +03 5992 7745.

Digital InterPlot has a proven return on investment, enabling organizations to achieve a higher level of coordination in planning, reduced liability and construction costs, and greater operational efficiency. Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) in the United States, for example, has implemented Digital InterPlot to streamline engineering operations, project plan management, and electronic bid solicitation. The department will save a projected US$192,000 annually in printing, packaging, and mailing costs.

Digital InterPlot integrates with standard systems for distributing and exchanging electronic documents, including Microsoft(R) Windows(R) and Adobe(R) PDF applications.

About Bentley

Bentley Systems, Incorporated, provides software for the lifecycle of the world's infrastructure. The company's comprehensive portfolio for the building, plant, civil, and geospatial vertical markets spans architecture, engineering, construction (AEC) and operations. With 2002 revenues reaching $230 million, Bentley is the leading provider of AEC software to the Engineering News-Record Design 500 and major owner-operators.

For more information, call 1-800-BENTLEY or [phone], or visit us on the Web at www.bentley.com.

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