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Comelit Physical Security & Building Automation Business 2024 Examined
In this Research Note, we explore Comelit Group SpA, an Italian manufacturer of physical security systems, highlighting its M&A growth in the last 5 years culminating in its entry last month into the building automation market. Founded in 1956, Comelit specializes in the design and manufacture of video entry, video surveillance, anti-intrusion, home automation, access […]

Salto Systems Access Control Business 2024 Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the Salto Systems business, based on their 2023 revenues, market expansion, product innovation, and a minority investment in an energy savings product for the hospitality sector. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Oiartzun, Spain, Salto Systems is one of the market leaders in electronic locking and access control solutions […]

AI Applications Spreading Across the Smart Buildings Landscape
“The application of artificial intelligence (AI) in smart buildings represents an immense opportunity to transform buildings from automated environments into truly cognitive spaces that continuously optimize themselves. However, mainstream adoption still faces hurdles around trust, complexity, and integrating AI with legacy infrastructure,” explains our latest research. Through extensive analysis, the study maps out 66 distinct […]

What’s Behind the Acquisition of Dedrone by Axon?
This Research Note examines what’s behind the Axon acquisition of Dedrone, a US counter-drone startup. We review the transaction details, explore the previous investment and partnership leading up to the takeover, and highlight Axon’s strategic rationale to invest in robotic security technology. Axon Business Profile Axon Enterprise Inc, formerly TASER International is a US-listed public […]

Legrand Building Infrastructure Business & 2023 Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine Legrand Group, from the perspective of its latest financial results reported on 15th February 2024, strategic roadmap and acquisitions, based on investor presentations and their 2023 Universal Registration Document. Legrand positions itself as the only global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructure, with the largest product offering on […]

Plejd Smart Lighting Business and 2023 Financials
In this Research Note, we explore the smart lighting controls business of Plejd AB, a Swedish public company supplying the Nordic market. We explore their 2023 financial results, product portfolio, channel approach and international growth strategy, based on their year-end results, 8th February 2024, and their latest Annual Report. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in […]

MapsPeople Indoor Mapping Business & 2023 Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine MapsPeople, a Danish public company providing indoor mapping and navigation software. This analysis, covering their latest financial results, channel and vertical market focus, PointInside acquisition, and 2024 outlook, updating our previous Research Note in May 2023. Founded in 1997, MapsPeople is a subscription-based SaaS company based in Nørresundby, Denmark […]

Smarter Buildings Demand Smart Construction Procurement
“There is a rot at the core of how construction is procured and it begins with clients and main contractors. We are already at the bottom, as can be seen in cruel black and white by the failures of large main contractors throughout 2023. Something has to change!” proclaimed Mike Wharton, chief executive of Complete […]