NGIS joins global space-based solutions provider CLS
Media Release | 27th January 2026
NGIS is excited to announce that the company will now be part of CLS (Collecte Localisation Satellites), a global leader in monitoring and surveillance solutions for our Earth.
The acquisition marks a significant milestone for the Australian geospatial sector, bringing together NGIS’ world-class geospatial expertise with CLS Group’s expansive reach and innovative capabilities in space-based solutions. Beyond technology and commercial synergies this acquisition is underpinned by a shared vision to create impact and solve some of the world’s most complex problems.
Founded in 1993 in Perth, NGIS is a global leader in creating impactful solutions using geospatial technology employing 110 people across Australia, Europe and North America. CLS, headquartered in Toulouse, France, is a subsidiary of the French Space Agency (CNES) and investment firm CNP, employing now over 1,200 people globally and operating across five key sectors including environmental monitoring, maritime security and energy.
NGIS Chief Executive Officer, Paul Farrell, said: “Joining CLS Group is a transformative step that accelerates our mission to deliver impactful geospatial solutions at scale. Together, we are uniquely positioned to help global clients solve the most complex challenges, while continuing to cultivate innovation in Australia.”
The acquisition provides CLS with a strategic foothold in the Asia-Pacific region, with NGIS set to play a pivotal role in the group’s international growth strategy.
Stéphanie Limouzin, President of CLS, said: “In a world facing unprecedented environmental and regulatory challenges, our responsibility is to provide our clients with concrete, reliable and measurable solutions. The integration of NGIS into the CLS Group marks a major strategic milestone: it strengthens our ability to support businesses and territories worldwide, by putting space and geospatial intelligence at the service of a more transparent, responsible and sustainable economy.”
CLS’ global footprint, spanning 5 continents and 39 sites worldwide, offers NGIS a robust and structured international network, creating strong opportunities for expansion while reinforcing proximity to clients across regions.
Moving forward with this agreement, NGIS emphasises that it is business as usual. Prioritising stability and continuity, supporting its people while continuing to deliver exceptional outcomes for their clients and partners across the globe.
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Media Contact
Caroline Roach, Brand Manager, NGIS
caroline.roach@ngis.com.au
About NGIS
NGIS is a global leader in geospatial solutions, with over 30 years of experience delivering innovative, high-impact solutions for complex challenges. Headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, NGIS specialises in geospatial consulting, software engineering, machine learning, and Earth observation solutions for key sectors such as agriculture, utilities, resources, and transport, and in traceability solutions through its purpose-built TraceMarkTM product. The company partners with leading technology companies, including Google and Planet, to create tailored solutions for its clients.
About CLS Group
CLS is a global company, mission-driven, and pioneer provider of monitoring and surveillance solutions for the Earth, created in 1986. A subsidiary of the French Space Agency (CNES) and CNP, an investment firm. Their mission is to create innovative space-based solutions to understand and protect the planet and to manage its resources sustainably. CLS employs, now, 1200 people at their headquarters in Toulouse (France) and in 39 other sites around the world. Committed to a sustainable planet, every day the company works for Earth, from Space.
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