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Much of the discussion on smart buildings has revolved around energy saving, retail opportunities and consumer comfort but the technology exists for businesses to gain greater efficiency, functionality and cost saving, through smarter offices. The modern workforce will demand, and function best within, such intelligent workspaces. It will therefore be the companies who evolve first who will attract the best talent. Millennials (the tech-savvy generation, born between the early 1980s and early 2000s), who are already emerging as leaders in technology and other industries and will comprise 75% of the global workforce by 2025, want to work for organisations that foster innovative thinking, develop their skills, and make a positive contribution to society, according to a recent study by Deloitte. “To attract and retain talent, a business needs to show Millennials it is innovative and in tune with their world-view”, said Barry Salzberg, former global CEO, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited. “Our society faces many critical […]
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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 […]
In this Research Note, we examine UrbanChain, a Manchester, UK-based startup recently named the 3rd fastest-growing UK technology company by Deloitte. The company is positioned as a provider of peer-to-peer energy services, enabling the rollout of renewable energy in commercial and industrial facilities to happen much faster. We review the company’s growth, external funding, and […]
In this Research Note, we examine Wavelynx Technologies, a Broomfield, Colorado-based vendor providing mobile-first identity and access control solutions. We take an in-depth look at the origins of the firm, its product portfolio, ownership, growth, regional expansion, and recent partnerships. Wavelynx Origins Wavelynx Technologies was founded in 2013 by Hugo Wendling, who had co-founded XceedID […]
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