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OpenGround

Meet the successor to HoleBASE

Taking your data beyond the desktop 

In every aspect of the software we use today, the cloud has become the new normal.
Seamless connectivity, easier data sharing, and a more flexible approach to data management define everything we do. Now, thousands of OpenGround users are unlocking the same big cloud benefits after migrating from HoleBASE.
OpenGround is a secure, cloud-based geotechnical information management platform for collecting, reporting, managing, visualising, analysing and accessing data. More than a new solution that matches what HoleBASE can do, OpenGround transforms workflows for the world beyond the desktop–making them more efficient, accurate, and less prone to error.
Why OpenGround?
Compared to HoleBASE, OpenGround unlocks a wide range of benefits that only come with a truly cloud-centric solution. From widespread availability to streamlined, automated workflows, OpenGround makes capturing and working with data easier than ever before.
Centralised data 
Capture information from mobile and desktop devices, all in one place 
Advanced visualisation 
Interpret your data or use it as the foundation for a complete subsurface digital twin
Easier data access 
Make borehole data accessible to everyone, from laboratory testing to engineers in the field 
Future-proofed technology 
OpenGround is built on the latest Microsoft technologies and provides extensibility via a comprehensive web API 

connectivity, resilience & security

OpenGround helps tie everything together

Why HoleBASE users switch to OpenGround

OpenGround is the cloud-connected future of geotechnical data management–a comprehensive platform that delivers measurable improvements to your workflow. See how other HoleBASE users have used OpenGround to work more flexibly and efficiently on any scale. 

CMW Geosciences
“OpenGround is helping us realise our goals. Work practices are improved and we are able to see data quickly and analyse it.” 
Atkins
“We’re now more able to identify gaps in data, highlight risk items, and assist in planning of target ground investigations.” 
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Your Steps to migration

Your path from desktop to cloud

OpenGround is fully feature-compatible with HoleBASE desktop.
Existing on-premise HoleBASE databases can be migrated to OpenGround (usually within 24-48 hours) while retaining all existing data, configuration, and reports. See how you can migrate from HoleBASE to OpenGround quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively in just a few steps. 

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Contact our team to arrange your personalised product tour and learn more about the migration path and incentive programmes.

FAQ

HoleBASE expiring support FAQ

Until the end of 2026, support will continue to be provided to existing users with an Active SELECT/E365/EPS Subscription.

  • HoleBASE will continue to be available to E365/EPS customers until that date.
  • SELECT Support & Maintenance contracts can be purchased for periods ending on or before that date.

Further details pertaining to the availability of HoleBASE licenses and related support phases can be found in the table below.

  • HoleBASE Civil 3D
  • HoleBASE Data Entry
  • HoleBASE Microsoft Excel
  • HoleBASE Professional
  • HoleBASE Standard
  • HoleBASE Template Studio

Please note: KeyLAB continues to be supported.

Contact your account manager or reach out to our support team for help.

OpenGround is currently deployed in the United States, Canada, Australia, The United Kingdom, and Mainland Europe Commercial Microsoft Azure regions. Default regional configuration packs are available.

Users outside these regions can use OpenGround if it meets localisation, performance, and data jurisdiction requirements. We intend to introduce additional regions annually according to market demand. Please let us know if you require OpenGround in other territories.

OpenGround consists of two components:

  • The ‘Cloud Services’ component, which provides your organisation with OpenGround geotechnical data, Document storage, processing services, and API access (depending on your OpenGround tier).
  • ‘Application Bundles’ are collections of cloud-connected applications.

To find out more please visit the OpenGround webpage.

Contact your account manager for information on migration incentives, including trade-in discounts.

OpenGround achieved the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP®) In Process status and is now listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace under Bentley for Government. (April 14, 2025).

OpenGround has been designed with security and scalability as foundational principles. It is deployed in Azure and supported by Bentley Managed Services (BMAP). OpenGround is configured to have reliable uptime, leveraging multiple data centres per region and providing data encryption at rest and in transit.

All data uploaded or entered within OpenGround is private. Data access is managed by the end-user through a comprehensive set of project-level and role-based access controls.

Further details of the OpenGround security and compliance controls can be found on the Bentley Trust Portal.

To find out more, please visit the OpenGround webpage or Contact Us.

EXPIRING TIMELINE

HoleBASE expiring support timeline

Expiring Support Discontinued Support
HoleBASE Sales 2025 2026 2027
Available on E365/EPS contracts No
SELECT Support & Maintenance annual contracts (end date must not exceed 31 Dec 2026) No
HoleBASE Support 2025 2026 2027
Online, email, and telephone support available No
Online learning and self-serve support materials available (until 31 Dec 2027)
HoleBASE Product Updates 2025 2026 2027
Critical bug fixes No
Security updates No
Feature enhancements Not planned Not planned No

For more information on application support phases, please visit Bentley’s Lifecycle Policy webpage.

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