What Geomatic Technologies does

Geomatic Technologies, operating commercially as Altavec, is an Australian-headquartered geospatial software company that builds the AIMS (Advancing Intelligent Mapping Solutions) platform for infrastructure asset management. Founded in 1994 and rebranded to Altavec following its 2022 acquisition by Tech Mahindra, the company combines LiDAR capture, 360-degree panoramic imagery, computer vision, and machine learning to deliver digital twins, virtual asset assessments, network clearance analytics, and lone worker safety applications for utilities, rail, telecommunications, and government customers. The platform ingests data from helicopters, drones, ground-based, and rail-mounted capture systems, then layers ML-driven defect detection, vegetation risk modeling, and predictive maintenance analytics onto cloud-hosted 3D visualizations. Its commercial reach spans 300,000 km of network captured, 20,000 active users, and 20 million assets managed, with named enterprise deployments including AusNet Services, Ausgrid, Transpower, Horizon Power, Sydney Trains, BART, and SEPTA. Revenue mechanics are enterprise B2B, sold via direct field sales to large infrastructure operators and now distributed through Tech Mahindra's global footprint across Australia, the US, New Zealand, India, and the UK. Pricing is contract-based and not publicly disclosed, but the modular AIMS architecture (AIMS 3D, AIMS VAA, AIMS Clearance, AIMS Zero) supports a mix of platform subscriptions, module licensing, and project-based capture services.

Name

Geomatic Technologies

Legal name

Altavec

Website

https://altavec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Altavec (formerly Geomatic Technologies), a Tech Mahindra subsidiary, provides the AIMS geospatial platform combining LiDAR, imagery, and AI for asset management, digital twin creation, vegetation management, and lone worker safety across utilities, rail, telecom, and government infrastructure operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Geospatial Software & Asset Management

NAICS

Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (541360), Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (54136)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

GIS & Spatial Data Management Platforms (BPAMANAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Satellite Imagery & Remote Sensing Geospatial Platforms (BPAMANAM), Remote Sensing & Geospatial Vision (satellite/drone imagery) (HDAAAEAL), Geospatial Data Management & Enterprise GIS (Geodatabases, Web GIS, Spatial Analytics) (EUAHAKAC), Fleet, Asset Tracking & Telematics Location Platforms (BPAMANAF)

Keywords

• Geospatial software
• Spatial data management
• Infrastructure asset management
• LiDAR mapping solutions
• Digital twin platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Melbourne

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software Platform Licensing: The company provides its AIMS platform modules (AIMS 3D, AIMS VAA, AIMS Clearance, AIMS Zero) as software solutions to infrastructure owners. Revenue likely derives from platform subscriptions and module licensing to enterprise clients in utilities, rail, telecommunications, and government sectors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Geomatic Technologies (now operating as Altavec under Tech Mahindra) develops and sells the AIMS (Advancing Intelligent Mapping Solutions) platform, a cloud-based geospatial software suite that combines LiDAR, panoramic imagery, machine learning, and AI to support asset inspection, vegetation management, network design, digital twin creation, and lone worker safety for critical infrastructure operators in utilities, rail, telecommunications, and government sectors.

Product overview

Geomatic Technologies, now operating as Altavec under Tech Mahindra since 2022, offers the Altavec Platform—a comprehensive suite of geospatial solutions with a 30-year legacy. The platform follows a modular architecture centered around the Advancing Intelligent Mapping Solutions (AIMS) ecosystem. Core AIMS modules include: AIMS 3D for 3D visualization and digital twin creation; AIMS VAA (Virtual Asset Assessment) for AI-powered asset condition and defect analysis; AIMS Clearance for network clearance analytics; and AIMS Zero for lone worker safety. These integrate with specialized solutions including Vegetation Management, Network Design, Spatial Services/Capture, Asset Management, Digital Model, and Lone Worker Safety. The platform leverages LiDAR, high-resolution imagery, AI/machine learning, and cloud-based processing to serve utilities, rail, telecommunications, and government sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AIMS (Advancing Intelligent Mapping Solutions): Platform modules including AIMS 3D, AIMS Clearance, AIMS VAA, AIMS Zero for geospatial data management and asset intelligence
• AIMS Zero
• AIMS VAA (Virtual Asset Assessment)
• AIMS Clearance
• AIMS 3D

Products and services

• Altavec Platform End-to-end cloud-based geospatial software platform for asset and data management across large-scale mapping initiatives, integrating LiDAR, imagery, AI/ML, and digital twin capabilities. Targeted at infrastructure owners, operators, and maintainers in utilities, rail, telecommunications, and government.
• AIMS 3D Visualization module providing company-wide visualization of digital models with millimeter accuracy, allowing navigation and understanding of network layouts, analytics, and simulation tools for network performance assessment.
• AIMS VAA (Virtual Asset Assessment) Cloud-based module that uses AI and machine learning algorithms to link high-resolution images captured via helicopters, drones, or ground-based methods to assets, automatically detecting defects and providing real-time asset condition data for condition and defect assessment.
• AIMS Clearance Network clearance analytics solution providing quick and accurate data analytics for vegetation management and compliance, with precise 3D summary overviews, desktop site studies, and tools for maintenance planning, risk management, and priority setting.
• AIMS Zero (Lone Worker Safety) Web-based safety application with wearable watch and mobile device support, providing real-time hazard alerts, work site check-in/check-out, panic alarms, and GPS/satellite location tracking for lone remote workers in hazardous environments.
• Vegetation Management End-to-end vegetation management solution using AI and machine learning to identify vegetation risks and automatically calculate risk levels, identifying trees posing fall-in risks to utility and rail networks.
• Network Design AI-driven 3D modelling and LiDAR-based solution for precise network design, integrating geospatial data analysis to optimize infrastructure deployment and provide accurate measurements.
• Spatial Services / Capture Advanced LiDAR capture, panoramic imagery, and spatial analysis solutions enabling organizations to maximize value from spatial data investments for design, assessment, and maintenance programs.
• Asset Management AI and ML-powered asset management solution combining LiDAR, imagery, and 3D models for efficient asset management, risk identification, and proactive maintenance programs, reducing inspection timelines by up to 60%.
• Digital Model 3D digital network modelling solution enabling visualization, simulation, and prediction capabilities, featuring centimeter-accurate measurements and integration with classified LiDAR data, elevation models, and imagery.

Quantifiable outcome

• Inspection timelines reduced by up to 60%, leading to inspection cost reduction of up to 30%
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability7 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Tech Mahindra GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022In 2022, Altavec joined Tech Mahindra as a marquee portfolio company, allowing the company to leverage the expertise and resources of this global organization to continue delivering innovative solutions to clients. This acquisition provides global access and rapid solution development capabilities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Cyient: Engineering and geospatial services firm offering LiDAR, GIS, and digital-twin solutions for utilities, rail, and telecom; comparable end markets and overlapping service portfolio.
• Fugro: Global geophysical survey, LiDAR capture, and asset-management services provider for infrastructure and energy clients; comparable to Altavec's spatial capture and survey capability for utilities and rail.
• Nearmap: Australia-based aerial imagery and geospatial analytics provider serving utilities, government, and rail; directly comparable because of shared geography, vertical focus, and AI-driven asset-intelligence use cases.
• NV5 Global: Geospatial and infrastructure services firm providing LiDAR, surveying, and asset-intelligence solutions; comparable on capture, mapping, and analytics offerings for rail and utilities.

Emerging players

• Planet Labs PBC: Satellite imagery and earth-observation analytics provider serving utilities, agriculture, and government; adjacent comparison because both deliver remote-sensing-derived asset intelligence for infrastructure operators.

Broad incumbents

• Trimble Inc. Provider of geospatial, surveying, and asset-management solutions with strong rail and utilities offerings; overlaps with Altavec on LiDAR capture, mapping, and infrastructure asset intelligence.
• Esri: Global GIS platform leader whose ArcGIS suite is the dominant enterprise geospatial system; directly comparable because Altavec's AIMS platform integrates with and competes for asset-management GIS budgets at utilities and rail operators.
• Bentley Systems: Infrastructure engineering software provider (OpenUtilities, iTwin) with deep penetration in rail and utilities digital-twin projects; closely comparable as both pursue digital-twin and asset-management software for critical infrastructure.
• Hexagon AB: Geospatial measurement and asset-management conglomerate (HxGN, Leica, Luciad); a direct competitor in LiDAR-based asset inspection and geospatial analytics for utilities and rail.
• Maxar Technologies: High-resolution satellite imagery and geospatial analytics provider with government and infrastructure applications; comparable as an alternative source of remote-sensing data feeding infrastructure asset management.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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