Know Your Options
Understand the long-term value of moving from Innovyze to OpenFlows software.
Reasons to Switch from Autodesk to Bentley Systems
Support Your Unique Business
Be cautious of discounted prices that could lock you into paying exponentially more in the long term.
Every engineering consulting firm and utility is unique. Being forced to purchase unlimited pipes or only have access to one feature level limits your ability to scale your projects and your business. And for smaller businesses, not having access to network licenses could mean you will pay more for software in the long term. Bentley provides multiple feature levels and license options so you can select what works best for your business needs.
Multiplatform Compatibility
Platform flexibility means a better experience and cost savings.
Flexibility is key because each project has different requirements, and each user has different workflow preferences. Users of Autodesk software like InfoWater Pro must do their modeling within ArcGIS Pro. Prefer a standalone platform because it is more efficient for modeling tasks? Sorry, they don't have one. Are you or your client using an older version of ArcGIS? You'll have to upgrade to continue use of your model.
With OpenFlows WaterGEMS, you can perform modeling inside of CAD or GIS, or by using a stand-alone platform. All environments share a single project data source, so you can switch between them as preferred. Interoperable platforms include:
- Windows for ease of use, accessibility, and performance.
- ArcGIS Pro and ArcMap for GIS integration, thematic mapping, and publishing.
- MicroStation and AutoCAD for CAD layout and drafting.
Technology You Can Count on
Bentley has spent over $660M on R&D over the last three years.
OpenFlows provides unmatched interoperability, advanced features, and a user-friendly interface. This stable, reliable, and consistent technology has been used by loyal hydraulic & hydrology engineering professionals for over forty years. Bentley is passionate about advancing technology and developing emerging capabilities through a robust research and development team. We aren’t just providing cutting-edge software today but are also leading the industry into the future of Infrastructure design and engineering.
A Partner in Your Success
We’re focused on your business. We draw on our experience serving the infrastructure industry for forty years. Our users know the software they rely on to design and engineer water and wastewater systems is focused on infrastructure industry workflows and accuracy and will not be diluted by non-infrastructure industries like manufacturing and entertainment.
New users have access to personalized support from experienced water and wastewater experts that can help execute the conversion process, including maintaining model attributes and scenarios and their relationship and future synchronization with ArcGIS information.
Bentley is your true Infrastructure partner.
"OpenFlows is a very user-friendly software and easy to interface with. When we started using it, it didn't take long at all to get our employees up and running at 100% capacity. The support we get from the experts at Bentley helps tremendously."
Matheus Vegas, Owner
Tecnologia em Saneamento Ambiental (TSA)
Brazil
Attract Skilled New Hires
The water industry is feeling the effects of the retiring workforce. Not only has it become more competitive to attract new employees to replace those leaving, but fewer students are graduating with the skills you are looking for. You must be able to recruit and hire students with modern technical skills to grow your business. Your future hire is learning OpenFlows in school and will be looking to work at a company where they can utilize this skill.
“I have been using OpenFlows software in school for about two years. I used it for multiple course projects, gaining valuable experience in its application for water and wastewater management. Now, the prospect of working towards ensuring clean and safe water for communities, while also contributing to sustainable resource management, seems highly attainable.”
Zainab Assaad,
recent civil engineering graduate
American University in Dubai
Let's Start a Conversation
If you are interested in learning more about why switching to Bentley is the right choice for your business, let's connect. One of our water and wastewater experts will be happy to talk through all your options. No pressure. Just an informative conversation with someone who knows the industry and can help you choose the right software for your short- and long-term business needs.
