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Separating Internet of Things (IoT) Hype from Reality is getting increasing difficult as wearables and implants push the boundaries of how and why we should manage identity. The BBC published a rather lazy article last week entitled "Office puts chips under staff's skin" concerning RFID chip hand implants. A company in Sweden, succeeded in drumming up some useful PR for their new high tech office building. The BBC correspondent had an RFID chip embedded under his skin (judging by the photo above, quite a painful process); which he used to gain access to the building and was also able to use the photocopier! What the article didn't mention, but was picked up in the comment thread, was that the BBC covered a remarkably similar article over 10 years ago. So not only does this current RFID technology fail in solving any problems or make life easier, it is also old. However, to completely dismiss this […]
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In this Research Note, we examine Kieback&Peter, one of the long-established German manufacturers and systems integrators of building automation solutions and services. This analysis is based on last month’s publication of their annual company accounts. We also highlight their recent product launches, the planned new headquarters, and a 2025 acquisition. Kieback&Peter GmbH & Co. KG […]
In this Research Note, we examine CBRE’s recent announcement of the creation of a new Building Operations & Experience business segment, in conjunction with the acquisition of Industrious, a US provider of flexible workplace solutions. We assess the changes to the former Global Workplace Solutions business and comment on the Industrious acquisition and the state […]
This Research Note explores what’s behind Yardi Systems’ recent acquisitions of Hubble and Deskpass in the coworking sector. We focus on Yardi’s strategic rationale for acquiring these two firms, the company’s prior acquisitions in the sector, and the current state of coworking in the office market. Yardi Profile Founded in 1984 by Anant Yardi and […]
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