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In this Research Note, we examine Irisity AB, a Swedish provider of AI-powered video analytics solutions.  This analysis highlights their financials based on the 2024 Annual Report, the acquisition of Ultinous announced in February 2024, and the subsequent reshaping of group operations to strengthen its financial future. This article updates our previous coverage of Irisity in […]

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 […]

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 […]

In this Research Note, we examine Evolv Technology, a US public company providing AI-based weapons detection for security screening. We highlight the firm’s 2024 financial results, restated following a US SEC investigation, based on their 28th April 2025 announcement, 2024 10-K Report, and Investor Presentation, October 2024.  This article also includes Evolv’s resolution of the […]

In this Research Note, we examine Senstar Technologies (NASDAQ: SNT), a Canadian provider of perimeter intrusion detection systems for the protection of critical infrastructure, based on their 2024 20F financial report, earnings release, investor presentation, vertical market focus, and strategy.  This article updates our previous June 2023 analysis. Senstar Profile Founded in 1984 as an […]

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 […]