An open source ethos sparked Philly area Bentley Systems-Cesium acquisition

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GitHub, a platform where users can share and collaborate on code projects, released a report in 2022 saying that over 90% of companies use open-source software. Cesium started as a project at Exton-based Analytical Graphics Inc., which developed software for aerospace engineers, to build 3D geospatial visualizations. The company’s 3D visualization product, including its industry-standard 3D tile file format, has always been open source, meaning any developers could use it for their own projects. Bentley Systems, which provides software for engineers, architects and construction professionals, has been working with Cesium since 2016, using the 3D tile format to visualize roads, bridges and buildings. With iTwin, users create digital twins, virtual versions of items, systems or processes, and Cesium’s geospatial products will integrate with its engineering, subsurface, internet of things, reality and enterprise data, he said.

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