I don't know what info you're permitted to release about the catalog app, but it would be helpful to know what IPTC fields can be read by the catalog app so that I can enter the appropriate data now. Here is an example:
Photos are taken at three locations for ABC Building Supply. I now enter the city, location (street address), state and country. Because my current cataloging program does not read the Sublocation into the database, only displays it, I create a keyword hierarchy Places-Businesses-ABC Building Supply. This way, I can get all the ABC images if I want or narrow it down to specific locations. If your cataloging program will read the sublocation, I can use that for ABC Building Supply instead of the keyword hierarchy.
This is just a simple example of why it would help to know what fields can be used to find images with the new cataloging program. There are other situations and fields as well.
I understand if this information cannot be disclosed yet. Just thought I'd ask in case you could provide some insight. It could eliminate some backtracking later.
Thanks.