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In this Research Note, we examine the Chinese video surveillance giant, Hikvision (Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd), focusing on their strategic repositioning and business organization, before highlighting their 2024 results. This article is based on an IR presentation, October 2024, Hikvision’s 2024 Annual Report, 19 April 2025, associated press release, and Memoori analysis. See […]

In this Research Note, we examine the Finnish digital locking innovator iLOQ.This article is based on the financial statements and the 2024 Annual Report of Capnor Weasel Bidco Oyj, iLOQ’s parent company, published 14th April 2025. We highlight the group’s growth strategy, 2025 outlook, and the recent announcement of headcount reductions. iLOQ Profile Founded in […]

This Research Note examines Advancis Software & Services GmbH, a medium-sized German company providing physical security & identity software solutions. We review their latest company accounts y/e 31st December 2023 released on 4th February 2025, and comment on their private equity minority investment and positioning in the Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) market. Advancis Profile […]

In this Research Note, we examine Synectics plc, the UK-listed provider of large-scale electronic security systems for critical and regulated environments. This article is based on their Annual Results, year ending 30 November 2024 announced on 04th March 2025, and their InvestorMeet presentation on 10th March 2025. We covered their 2023 results in April last […]

This Research Note examines the Milestone Systems acquisition of brighter AI. The Canon-owned provider of video management software announced the purchase of the German startup on 7th April 2025 to augment its anonymization capabilities for image and video data. We highlight the strategic rationale of the acquisition and project Hafnia, Milestone Systems’ R&D program to […]

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 […]

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 […]

In this Research Note, we examine Alarm.com, a U.S. provider of physical security, intelligent automation, and energy management solutions for smart homes and commercial real estate. This analysis highlights the growth strategy of the commercial security, international and venture businesses. It is based on Alarm.com’s Q4 Earnings call, 20th February 2025, investor presentations, 2024 10K […]