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Smart workplace technology is often associated with the biggest commercial buildings, housing the most high profile organizations - epitomized by buildings like The Edge in Amsterdam. While many managers of small to medium sized commercial real estate (CRE) discount smart technology adoption all together, assuming they do not have the capital or scale to achieve a good return on investment. The reality, however, is quite different. Smart workplace tech may be the best way for smaller commercial buildings to survive and even thrive. Jon Bolen, COO at smart building solutions provider ENTOUCH, equates this contradiction to the story of Oakland Athletics, a relatively small major league baseball team who defied all the odds by using technical innovation to overcome bigger, richer opposition. Oakland had the third lowest payroll in baseball when they pioneered a high-tech approach to scouting analytics, but it resulted in an incredible 103-59 win-loss record against the much richer teams. Oakland’s approach […]
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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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