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In this Research Note, we examine iLOQ, the Finnish digital access management business, based on 2022 financial results, Annual reports and recent press releases. This is an update on our previous article, Exploring iLOQ Financials & the Mechatronic Lock Market. iLOQ is a growing Finnish innovator in the mechatronic locking sector. Based on patented energy-harvesting […]

In this Research Note, we examine the Canon video surveillance businesses, incorporating Canon and Axis Communications network cameras, Milestone video management software, Arcules cloud services and BriefCam video analytics software. This analysis is based on the parent company 2022 financial results, investor presentations, Corporate Strategy conference 6th March 2023, Axis 2022 Sustainability Report, 29th March […]

Precise Biometrics, a Sweden-based biometric solutions provider founded in 1997. The company went public on October 3rd, 2000, with its shares listed on the Nasdaq OMX Stockholm. In this research note, we examine the financial performance and business developments achieved by Precise Biometrics over the past year based on their year-end report and ABGSC Investor […]

Motorola Solutions achieved record sales in 2022 in both its product segments and all three technology groups. The firm’s total revenue in 2022 reached $9.1 billion, a 12% increase on 2021 figures. While growth came primarily from its radio communications product lines, its video security business has also grown by around $300 million year-over-year and […]

In this Research Note, we examine the HVAC and Fire & Security business of Carrier, based on their 2022 10K Report, investor presentations and building technology-related digital business throughout 2022. Carrier Global Corporation is a global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions with a focus on providing differentiated, digitally-enabled […]

The world has changed. The once-in-a-century pandemic that we have been consumed with for the past 3-years has changed several aspects of the way we live and work. COVID has changed the way that industries operate and the way that businesses think. All this has had a transformative impact on real estate and the development […]

The escalation of coronavirus cases in China has reminded technology markets around the world that the supply chain challenges of recent years may last longer than expected. The pandemic is not the only disruption and many in the smart buildings and physical security industries are being forced to reconsider their approach to supply chain resilience […]

While the access control market has typically been slow to embrace advanced mobile technologies, tech giant Apple inc could drive change in the market according to our latest research. Apple opened up its Wallet feature for third-party app developers which will have big implications for mobile access credentials. The move has triggered a range of […]