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In this Research Note, we examine the Chinese AI company, SenseTime, in the context of the smart buildings sector. We assess the group’s strategic pivot away from smart city business towards generative AI and digital transformation initiatives before highlighting 2024 results by business segment, based on 2023 and 2024 annual report announcements and investor presentations. […]

This Research Note explores Built Cybernetics plc, a London AIM-quoted PropTech group delivering Smart Buildings and related services. We examine their latest financial highlights, year ending 30 September 2024, announced 24th March 2025 and their strategic focus to augment their architectural businesses with recurring SaaS revenues from smart building services. Built Cybernetics Profile The Group […]

In this Research Note, we examine the recent announcement that Enlighted will wind down operations in 2025. We also reflect on wider market trends for lighting controls and occupancy analytics technology, and highlight previous closures in the space. Enlighted Profile & Closure Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Enlighted was founded in 2009 by Tanuj Mohan […]

Are you confused by the Open Standards Landscape in Smart Building Technology? Below is our live stream recording, which serves as a non-technical guide to the types of protocols, and data frameworks used in commercial buildings and why they matter! Improve your understanding of open standards & their impact on smart buildings! The session will […]

In this Research Note, we examine Spacewell, part of the Manage segment of Nemetschek, which provides software for the management and operations phase in the building lifecycle. This article is based on Nemetschek 2024 annual results, investor presentations and Annual Report, published on 20th March 2025.  We also highlight the appointment of a new CEO, […]

In this Research Note, we examine Canadian startup FacilityOS and its recent strategic decision to rebrand from iLobby and acquire SCLogic, announced on 4th March 2025. FacilityOS Profile Founded in 2013 and based in North York, Ontario, Canada, iLobby started out as a visitor management platform that helped enterprise companies track, manage, and monitor visitors, […]

“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 […]

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 […]