The value of Merger and acquisition deals in the Physical Security Industry in 2016 went into the stratosphere on account of one deal. This deal of $16.5 billion between Johnson Controls and Tyco International will have a very significant impact on the wider Building Internet of Things (BIoT) business. Data we have collected from 2000 shows that in the last 16 years M& in Physical Security has been a rollercoaster ride with four peaks and troughs; With 2016 reaching a zenith of $19.73Bn. Our recent report shows a general upward trend in consolidation of the industry in the last 16 years but also shows the structure of the physical security industry is still very fragmented with hundreds of small companies finding it increasingly difficult to compete. It looks inevitable that the general trend line of value and volume of Mamp;A will continue upwards at a higher level over the next five years. In particular we […]