SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Trimble
(NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today that Trimble®
Catalyst™ software-defined Global Navigation Satellite System
(GNSS) receiver for Android devices is now available through
Trimble's global distribution network. Customers can now access
Positioning-as-a-Service to collect geo-location data with Trimble
or third-party apps on smartphones, tablets and mobile
handhelds. When combined with a small, lightweight, plug-and-play
digital antenna and subscription to the Catalyst service, the
receiver provides on-demand GNSS positioning capabilities to
transform consumer devices into centimeter-accurate mobile data
collection systems.
Catalyst extends the accessibility of Trimble's high-accuracy
positioning to a broader base of users easily and with only a few
components, which include:
- Any location-enabled mobile app
- A Catalyst subscription, with accuracy options ranging from
one-meter to centimeter level
- Trimble's small, lightweight DA1 antenna that plugs directly
into Android smartphones and tablets
"Our goal has always been to extend the accessibility of
high-accuracy positioning to a broader base of geospatial and
non-geospatial professionals," said Ron
Bisio, vice president of Trimble Geospatial. "Trimble
Catalyst represents a new era of GNSS technology by making
high-precision positioning a reality for new user segments around
the world. With economical on-demand service, it puts high-accuracy
in the palm of anyone's hand—it's revolutionary."
The Trimble Catalyst solution includes a software development
kit (SDK) for building mobile applications with integrated
professional workflows. Both Trimble and third-party development
teams have produced a range of Catalyst-enabled applications for
Geographic Information System (GIS) data acquisition, cadastral
land management, topographic mapping and ground control for
unmanned aircraft systems (UAVs).
"Trimble is enabling us to deliver better solutions for our
customers thanks to the level of integration that the SDK
provides," said Paul Brodin of Korec
Group. "It allows us to provide sophisticated
solutions that are innovative, easy to use
and remove the technical complexity associated
with high-accuracy workflows."
Availability
Trimble Catalyst service subscriptions and the Catalyst DA1
antenna are now available through Trimble's Authorized GIS
Distribution Network. Trimble Authorized Distributors can be found
by visiting: http://catalyst.trimble.com/ShopNow. Catalyst
availability, pricing, subscription and accuracy may vary by
region. Catalyst-enabled apps for Android can be found in the
Google Play Store.
About Trimble's Geospatial Division
Trimble's Geospatial Division provides solutions that facilitate
high-quality, productive workflows and information exchange,
driving value for a global and diverse customer base of surveyors,
engineering and GIS service companies, governments, utilities and
transportation authorities. Trimble's innovative technologies
include integrated sensors, field applications, real-time
communications and office software for processing, modeling and
data analytics. Using Trimble solutions, organizations can capture
the most accurate spatial data and transform it into intelligence
to deliver increased productivity and improved decision-making.
Whether enabling more efficient use of natural resources or
enhancing the performance and lifecycle of civil infrastructure,
timely and reliable geospatial information is at the core of
Trimble's solutions to transform the way work is done.
For more information,
visit: https://www.trimble.com/Industries/Geospatial/index.aspx.
About Trimble
Trimble is transforming the way the world works by delivering
products and services that connect the physical and digital worlds.
Core technologies in positioning, modeling, connectivity and data
analytics enable customers to improve productivity, quality, safety
and sustainability. From purpose built products to enterprise
lifecycle solutions, Trimble software, hardware and services are
transforming a broad range of industries such as agriculture,
construction, geospatial and transportation and logistics. For
more information about Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB), visit:
www.trimble.com.
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