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IoT Platforms Shift Beyond SaaS? Business Model Changes for 2025 & Beyond
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Zehnder Group Strengthens Indoor Air Quality Portfolio with 2025 Airthings Acquisition
This Research Note explores what’s behind the acquisition of Airthings’ business segment by Zehnder Group, a Swiss indoor climate solutions manufacturer, announced on 16th June 2025. We examine the transaction details, Zehnder Group’s strategic rationale, and its ongoing portfolio transformation. Transaction Details Airthings ASA has agreed a non-binding exclusive Letter of Intent (LOI) for the […]
Vilisto’s Strategic Growth in the Commercial Building Market 2025
This Research Note examines vilisto GmbH, a German startup that has gained traction offering smart thermostats for application in non-residential buildings. We highlight their products, funding, deployments, and growth in revenues and headcount. Vilisto Profile vilisto GmbH was founded in 2016 in Hamburg, Germany, by Christoph Berger, Christian Brase, and Lasse Stehnken. Following a pivot in […]
Wesco’s $36.5m Deal for entroCIM Powers Shift to Services
In this Research Note, we explore what’s behind the acquisition of entroCIM by Wesco and examine the software business which has become part of Wesco’s Data Center Solutions segment. We also highlight Wesco’s strategy evolving from a distributor to a services provider. Transaction Details Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Wesco is a FORTUNE 500 company with […]
Elatec Acquired by Allegion to Augment Access Control Portfolio
In this Research Note, we look at what’s behind Allegion’s acquisition of Elatec GmbH, a German manufacturer of security and access technology, specializing in RFID credentials and reader solutions. We highlight the transaction details and strategic rationale before examining their financial development since 2020, recent acquisitions, and private equity ownership. Elatec Profile Founded in Puchheim […]
Technovator Reports $36.4m Loss in Challenging 2024 Performance
In this Research Note, we examine Technovator, a Chinese building automation firm, based on their 2024 Annual Report and financial results, published on 26th March 2025. This article updates our previous coverage of the company in June 2024. Technovator Profile Founded in Singapore in 2005, Technovator is listed on the Main Board of the Hong […]
Vitaprotech’s 2025 Consolidation: New 4-Channel Strategy Simplifies Structure
This Research Note examines the strategic reorganization of the French security solutions player, Vitaprotech, following its buy-and-build strategy with 13 acquisitions completed over the last 5 years, the most recent of which was Identiv in April 2024. This article highlights the group`s simplified go-to-market approach based on 4 distinct sales channels. Vitaprotech Group Profile Created in […]
Azbil’s Building Automation Profits Surged 26% in 2024
In this Research Note, we examine Azbil, a Japanese public company with a leading position in the domestic building automation market. The financial highlights and FY2025 outlook for the Building Automation business are based on their FY2024 annual results, year ending 31st March 2025, investor presentation, 13th May 2025, Annual Reports, and Memoori analysis. See […]
Runwise Raises $55m, Claiming “Most Capitalized & Widely Deployed Smart Building Platform in US”
This Research Note examines the recently announced Runwise $55M Series B financing round, led by Menlo Ventures. We also parse their claim to be “the most capitalized and widely deployed smart building platform in the US”. Runwise Profile Runwise was founded in 2010 and was formerly known as Heat Watch. The company has undergone a […]
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