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Increased M&A & Investment Activity in FM Software Sector in 2018
January 28th, 2019Funding Pours into the Smart Building Startup Market
January 25th, 2019
Haystack’s Tagging Framework Bringing Order to Chaotic World of BIoT
Haystacks can be round or rectangular depending on local traditions or modern tools but always designed to store and protect hay (grass) from the elements in harsh farmland environments. The grass is collected, sorted and structured to ensure it is accessible when required. Haystack’s regular shapes contrast with the natural landscape – like beacons of […]

The Smart Building ‘Future Proofing’ Opportunity
Most operational systems in buildings, from lighting to HVAC, last at least 10-15 years, and perhaps more. While there are ongoing maintenance costs to operate these systems, those ongoing expenses are small compared to the costs to replace core systems. Smart building technology can extend equipment life and improve performance, but vendors often run into […]

Major Trends in the Video Surveillance Market 2018 to 2023
Memoori’s recent report The Physical Security Business 2018 – 2023 sizes the world market for Video Surveillance products in 2018 at $17.57 billion and that it will grow to reach $32.64 billion in 2023. This growth rate is higher than what we estimated in 2017, so where is extra growth coming from? Trading conditions improved […]

The Technology Keeps Evolving – The Skills Gap is Widening
The 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) is taking place, driving us into the Data Age. Just as with steam power, electricity and computing, the impact of this data revolution will be felt across modern society as homes, buildings and workplaces adopt more intelligent, connected devices and systems. Just as with previous technological leaps, the rate of […]

Smart Building Industry Must Address Issues To Lay Stronger Foundations in 2019
As the smart building industry begins to settle into 2019 it should be cautious not to fall back into bad habits. Year after year, the industry faces three key issues that hold back growth and make it vulnerable. If the sector continues to neglect these three important factors it puts itself in danger of slow […]

2018 was a Record Year for Investment in Smart Building Innovation
2018 has proved to be a record year for investment in the global building technology sector, with over $2.4 billion invested in startup companies. This clearly demonstrates increased confidence by investors in the sector and indicates the positive response companies are receiving for their products and services in the market. Our brand new report identifies […]
Audio: The Power of the Workplace Habit!
Here are the Audio Stream & Slides from our first Free Webinar of the 2019 Smart Buildings Series. The Power of the Workplace Habit. Memoori Talks to Anne Wernand, Behavioural Researcher at Mapiq about how the changing nature of work will have enormous implications for workplace design. And don’t forget you can now Subscribe to […]

Selling Productivity Gains in Buildings: What’s the Business Case?
Improving productivity in offices is perhaps the “killer app” for all technology and service providers. From JLL’s 3-30-300, to Stok’s 1-10-100-1000, it is clear that helping workers do more in their working environment is more impactful than saving energy, extending equipment life, or optimizing lease terms for flexibility or cost savings. But, how do vendors […]