Bentley Systems announced that its ProjectWise and OpenGround platforms have received FedRAMP authorization at the Moderate Impact Level, with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers serving as the sponsoring agency. The certification confirms that the cloud services meet the federal government’s stringent security requirements and allows Bentley to offer its digital infrastructure tools to federal agencies on a secure, compliant basis.
The authorization expands Bentley’s public‑sector footprint and creates a new recurring‑revenue stream. By meeting FedRAMP standards, the company can now bid on and win federal contracts that previously required a higher level of security compliance, giving it a competitive edge over peers that lack the certification.
Bentley’s recent financial performance underscores the strategic value of the certification. In the fourth quarter of 2025, the company reported earnings per share of $0.27 versus an estimate of $0.26, and revenue of $392 million against an estimate of $381.11 million. For the first quarter of 2025, revenue reached $370.5 million, up 9.7% year‑over‑year, and operating income margin expanded to 31.1% from 27.2% a year earlier. The company’s annualized recurring revenue stood at $1,319.3 million as of March 31, 2025, a 12% constant‑currency increase from the prior year. Management has guided 2026 revenue to $1.685 billion–$1.715 billion, while maintaining a gross profit margin of 81.5% and a Piotroski Score of 9, indicating strong financial health.
Julien Moutte, Chief Technology Officer, said, "The FedRAMP authorization signals Bentley's longstanding commitment to trust, compliance, and safeguarding critical infrastructure information while improving how agencies securely share and manage project data in the cloud." He added, "ProjectWise and OpenGround provide a trusted digital foundation for federal infrastructure programs, connecting surface and subsurface intelligence in secure cloud environments to accelerate project delivery and improve infrastructure resilience, all while meeting the highest U.S. government security standards."
Bentley is also pursuing Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) security authorization for ProjectWise and OpenGround, which would further streamline procurement for the Department of Defense. The FedRAMP certification is a regulatory milestone that aligns with Bentley’s strategy of deepening penetration in government and infrastructure projects, where secure cloud solutions are increasingly demanded.
The FedRAMP authorization represents a material regulatory win that strengthens Bentley’s position in the public sector, supports its recurring‑revenue strategy, and enhances its competitive advantage in the infrastructure software market.
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