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HVAC Optimization 2026: The ROI Lever Building Owners Should Be Pulling
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CPower 2026: NRG Deal Fuels Big Data Center Push
This Research Note examines CPower Energy Management, a US provider of building-to-grid technology for commercial buildings that offers peak demand management and behind-the-meter distributed energy resource (DER) services to building owners and operators. We review their acquisition by NRG Energy and partnerships with infrastructure providers, before assessing the competitive market for demand response and grid […]
FIN Intelligence Claims 80% Faster Tagging: J2’s Gen AI
This Research Note examines the Siemens subsidiary J2 Innovations and its flagship offering FIN Framework before exploring their recently launched generative AI software, FIN Intelligence. It also provides a Memoori assessment of the firm’s competition and their strategy. J2 Innovations Acquired by Siemens Smart Infrastructure in 2018 as a strategic investment, the company’s value to […]
Johnson Controls 2026: Security Exits Accelerate as Data Centers Surge
This Research Note examines Johnson Controls, a global provider in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, based on its Q4 report and earnings call, & year ending 30th September 2026. We evaluate their strategy in data centers in the last 12 months before highlighting their OpenBlue platform enhancements and recent physical […]
Distech Controls Expands Data Center Offering with $675M Buy
This Research Note examines Acuity’s agreement to acquire Parameter Technologies. We explore the transaction details and strategic rationale before commenting on the fit within Distech Controls and Acuity Intelligent Spaces. Parameter Technologies Parameter Technologies (Parameter) was formed by the merger of RLE Technologies and NDSL in December 2024, as a platform company of May River Capital. […]
CBRE $610M Onnec Buy Supercharges Data Center Strategy
This Research Note examines the proposed acquisition of Onnec Group Ltd, a UK-headquartered provider of IT infrastructure solutions, announced by CBRE on 20th October 2026. We explore the transaction details and strategic rationale before providing a Memoori view of the Onnec brand, its repositioning as a data center technical systems integrator and the reshaping of […]
Acuity Intelligent Spaces FY2026: Strong 17% Q4 Growth
This Research Note examines the fiscal 2026 results for Acuity Intelligent Spaces, the smart building division of Acuity Inc., for the year ending August 31, 2026. Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS) grew sales 44.8% and operating profit 145% in fiscal 2026, but most of that jump reflects a full year of QSC. On a like-for-like basis, […]
1KOMMA5° Raises the Stakes: €100M AI Push for 2027
This Research Note examines the development of 1KOMMA5°, a German startup addressing the purchase and installation of decentralized energy systems enabling millions of private and commercial customers in Europe and Australia to switch from fossil fuels to the cheapest and cleanest electricity. With expected revenues of $750 million in 2026, the company is one of […]
Pavegen Insolvency 2026: The Costly Truth of Smart Building Hardware
This Research Note examines Pavegen Systems Ltd, the UK smart flooring startup, which declared insolvency and entered administration on 30th September 2026. We explore the company’s technology offerings and external fundraising initiatives before providing our assessment of the company’s downfall. This article is based on Pavegen’s July 2025 investor presentation, our July 2025 Research Note, […]
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