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Trump Tariff Era: How 2025 Policies Could Reshape Smart Building Tech
“I always say ‘tariffs’ is the most beautiful word to me in the dictionary,” said US President Donald Trump on numerous occasions. Barely three months into his second term as president, Trump may have made more tariff changes than any period in modern US history. Today, on “Liberation Day”, Trump is set to make a […]

LumenRadio’s 73% Growth in Building Controls Segment Reveals Strategic Shift in 2024
This Research Note examines the wireless IoT business of LumenRadio AB, a Swedish public company listed on Nasdaq First North Growth market. We focus on the company’s 2024 financial highlights and business segment results, based on their Year-End Report 2024, published 26th February 2025. We previously covered the company IPO in 2022, and 2023 financial […]

Mobotix Acquired: Can Certina Reverse 21% Revenue Slump?
This Research Note examines the recent acquisition of German video surveillance manufacturer Mobotix AG by private equity firm Certina Group, which has taken over the 65% stake in the company from the Japanese Konica Minolta Group. This article updates our previous coverage of the repositioning strategy of Mobotix in 2022 and 2024. Transaction Details On […]

Open Standards Driving Smart Building Technology Interoperability in 2025
Open standards are critical for IoT adoption in modern commercial real estate, by ensuring that diverse devices and systems can work together, open standards lay the foundation for smart building development. Without open standards, devices operate in silos, making integration more complex, but open standards eliminate these barriers by providing a shared framework for communication […]

Noda’s Pivot from Infogrid: Comprehensive Review of 2023 Results & 2025 Strategy
This Research Note takes an in-depth look at UK/US startup Noda’s filing of their 2023 accounts, released on 24th March 2025, detailing the financial results of Information Grid Ltd. We also comment on subsequent events in 2024 and 2025, including headcount reductions, transaction details of the Buildings IoT acquisition, rebranding and total disclosed funding. This […]

Soletair’s Building Integrated Carbon Capture Business Examined 2025
This Research Note explores the building integrated carbon capture business of Soletair Power, a Finnish startup founded in 2016. We examine how their Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology works and highlight their funding, strategic investors, and partnerships before commenting on the competitive landscape. Soletair Power Profile Soletair Power Company Profile, September 2024 Direct air capture […]

Allegion’s Strategic Direction Revealed: Access Control Digital Transformation 2025
In this Research Note, we examine Allegion’s progress in the digital transformation of its access control business in 2024, before assessing its strategic direction in recent years. Our research is based on Allegion’s 2024 full-year results, 18th February 2025, and acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and investment activity since 2020. We previously mapped their strategic direction in […]

Ameresco Reports 29% Growth: Key Insights from 2024 Financial Results
In this Research Note, we examine Ameresco’s energy services business based on their Q4 2024 results published on 27th February 2025, presentations, and 10K Report. We highlight their business segments, revenue mix, divestments and acquisitions. Ameresco Profile Founded in 2000, Ameresco, Inc. is a US energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers reduce costs, enhance […]