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July 29, 2026
By: CATALYST

PCI Geomatics (CATALYST) to Join Intermap Technologies

The next chapter in industry leading geospatial intelligence TORONTO, Ontario — July 29, 2026 — PCI Geomatics Group Inc., which operates as CATALYST, today shared that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Intermap Technologies Corporation, a […]
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July 23, 2026
CATALYST OnBoard Edge processing a full 8-band satellite scene in 5.5 seconds on NVIDIA Jetson Thor
By: CATALYST

CATALYST OnBoard Edge Processes Full Satellite Scene in 5.5 Seconds, Benchmarked on NVIDIA Jetson Thor

CATALYST has demonstrated full onboard orthorectification, geolocation correction, and band alignment of a full multispectral scene in 5.5 seconds on NVIDIA Jetson Thor hardware, validating real-time edge processing for satellite constellations.
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July 13, 2026
By: CATALYST

Seeing Beyond the Broadcast: Tracking Transformation of a Football Pitch from Space 

CATALYST used multispectral satellite data to monitor FIFA World Cup 2026 pitch conversions and highlight the potential use of Earth Observation for asset management.   A World Cup pitch is one of the most scrutinized surfaces on Earth, watched in real time by billions […]
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June 12, 2026
By: CATALYST

Ageing in Plain Sight: What the Carola Bridge Collapse Tells Us About Infrastructure Monitoring

Europe's infrastructure is ageing. Across the continent, many structures are approaching or exceeding their design lives, representing a substantial and growing maintenance liability. Most of the time, deterioration is gradual and manageable. On 11 September 2024, […]
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April 30, 2026
By: CATALYST

Rapid construction putting pressure on the ground beneath the world's fastest-growing cities.

Ottawa, Ontario – 30th April, 2026 - PCI Geomatics (DBA CATALYST), a leading provider of Earth observation analytics and intelligence solutions, has launched UrbanSAR, a satellite monitoring solution that detects how individual buildings are moving, floor by floor, across entire […]
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April 22, 2026
Image of a satellite scanning the ground in a forest area
By: CATALYST

CATALYST with DUAL UK to Develop Satellite-Enabled Biodiversity Risk Solution for the Insurance Industry

UK Space Agency-funded pilot combines Earth Observation imagery with AI to help insurers assess nature-related risk and support emerging biodiversity regulations  London, Thursday 23rd April—CATALYST (PCI Geomatics), a specialist in Earth Observation analytics, and DUAL, one of the world’s largest […]
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April 22, 2026
Geospatial image of The Netherlands
By: CATALYST

WEBINAR: From Satellite Data to Operational Analysis (In Spanish) | In Collaboration with IMAGENGEO

This introductory webinar will demonstrate how CATALYST helps transform Earth Observation (EO) data into clear, consistent, and decision-ready information. About This Webinar This webinar is presented in collaboration with ImagenGeo. To learn more about ImagenGeo’s geospatial […]
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April 17, 2026
By: CATALYST

Monitoring Surface Deformation During Milan Metro Line 4 Construction Using InSAR

Tunnelling projects are among the most complex and challenging geoengineering endeavours, requiring a comprehensive understanding of risks including ground instability, active faulting, groundwater ingress, and settlement-induced damage. As a result, engineers rely on a wealth of […]
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April 13, 2026
Aerial image of the 2026 landslide in Niscemi, Sicily, Italy
By: CATALYST

Proactive Land Displacement Analysis: The Niscemi, Italy Landslide Case Study

Satellite Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) provides spatially continuous ground deformation measurements across wide areas. As a fully remote technology capable of detecting millimetre-scale displacement, InSAR is increasingly being integrated into engineering projects as both a […]
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April 10, 2026
Aerial image of the 2026 landslide in Niscemi, Sicily, Italy
By: CATALYST

WEBINAR: Proactive Land Displacement Analysis Capabilities

Upcoming Webinar | Wednesday, May 20 at 10:00 AM (ET): Integrating InSAR (Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar) into Engineering Geological Practice: Urban Excavation and Slope Failure Case Studies from Italy  Learn how InSAR (Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar) can be applied to investigate […]
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March 3, 2026
By: CATALYST

Supporting the Next Generation: CATALYST at the NASA Space Apps Challenge   

How CATALYST Empowered Student Innovators at NASA’s Global Hackathon  When fourth-year students Frank Tan and Isaac Huang walked into the University of Waterloo's NASA International Space Apps Challenge last October 2025, they were about to tackle […]
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January 20, 2026
By: CATALYST

CATALYST Optimizes Satellite Performance with on-orbit Edge Data Processing

Industry-First Near Real-Time Orthorectification and Geolocation Directly on Orbit Transforms Speed-to-Insight for Earth Observation Missions Update (July 23, 2026): Since this announcement, CATALYST has achieved another major milestone by processing a full multispectral satellite scene in […]
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November 21, 2025
A satellite image of a nuclear aircraft carrier and a tender, illustrating how CATALYST INSIGHTS Horizon delivers rapid, reliable intelligence directly to marine and land agencies for faster, more accurate response operations.
By: CATALYST

CATALYST'S INSIGHTS Horizon: Satellite Intelligence for Border Security

How CATALYST'S INSIGHTS Horizon delivers rapid, reliable intelligence directly to maritime and land agencies for faster, more accurate response operations. At a time when border security has never been more geopolitically charged, pressure on land and […]
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October 30, 2025
Image of a shoreline from space showing CATLYST INSIGHTS overlay
By: CATALYST

CATALYST Launches INSIGHTS Horizon For Defence and Government Agencies

Advanced Earth Observation Service Delivers Rapid Intelligence from Any Satellite Constellation for Maritime and Land-Based Security Operations TORONTO, 2025/10/30 — PCI Geomatics (DBA CATALYST), a leading provider of Earth observation analytics and intelligence solutions, announced the […]
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September 30, 2025
Image of a person integrating CATALYST Professional
By: CATALYST

PhaseOne support extended for 2X speed improvement

CATALYST has added support for PhaseOne's IIQ format for faster, more powerful processing of large aerial projects.  With the most recent release of the company's CATALYST Enterprise software, aerial customers that process large volumes of PhaseOne […]
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September 17, 2025
An image of a railway cutting through a forest highlighting the need for better insurance sector resilience.
By: CATALYST

Unlocking Space for Business: Satellite Insights to Improve Insurance Sector Resilience

CATALYST has been selected by the UK Space Agency to participate in a groundbreaking £1.5 million funding programme to transform how Britain addresses climate change and transport challenges through innovative space technology solutions.  The company will […]
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August 27, 2025
By: CATALYST

Targeted Approach to Revolutionizing Utilities Vegetation Management Practices

Vegetation encroachment remains the leading cause of power outages for electric utility companies.Innovation using satellite imagery can reduce typical annual management cycle costs by 40%, prioritizingareas of the highest risk with targeted vegetation management solutions. Find […]
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August 12, 2025
An aerial image of Sydney, Australia showing the Harbour Bridge
By: CATALYST

How satellite monitoring could have prevented Australia's $16 billion infrastructure oversight

The WestConnex project allegedly damaged tens of thousands of Sydney homes, with the New South Wales government paying compensation in the millions and with an ongoing class action suit for environmental damage caused by land subsidence. […]
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July 31, 2025
CATALYST Developers working on version 3 of CATALYST Professional
By: CATALYST

Introducing CATALYST Professional 3.2.0 – Now Available!

We are excited to announce the official release of our latest software update, CATALYST Professional 3.2.0. This release includes updates to CATALYST Professional, CATALYST Enterprise, and CATALYST OnBoard software. This marks our second official release of […]
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June 11, 2025
An image of Edinburgh Scotland, where PCI Geomatics Expands Operations in Scotland
By: CATALYST

PCI Geomatics Expands Operations in Scotland

Move underscores Scotland’s rise as a global leader in satellite innovation and Earth Observation, as PCI Geomatics expands its operational footprint. PCI Geomatics (DBA CATALYST), a leading Earth Observation company with over 40 years of experience […]
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