Access Control
Legrand Connected Buildings Business & 2021 Financials Examined
May 5th, 2022Johnson Controls Accelerates M&A Activity with Bolt-On Acquisitions
April 29th, 2022
Canon Video Surveillance Business 2021 Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the Canon video surveillance businesses, incorporating Canon and Axis Communications hardware, Milestone video management software, Arcules cloud services and BriefCam video analytics software. This analysis is based on the parent company investor presentations, corporate strategy conference 7th March 2022 and Axis 2021 Annual Review and Sustainability Report. Canon video surveillance businesses are reported under the network […]
The State of SPACs in the Smart Building & PropTech Space
In this Research Note, we examine companies in the proptech and smart buildings space which have opted for a SPAC route to become publicly listed in 2021 and 2022 to date, based on their annual reports, investor presentations, our M&A transactions database and analysis of previous deals. SPAC acquisitions accounted for 11 completed transactions in the smart […]
Laying the Infrastructure for Global Physical Security Market Growth
The pandemic recovery strategies of major economies around the world present huge opportunities for the physical security industry. Recent stimulus packages and investment programs provide a huge boom in infrastructure spending under a common approach of “Build Back Better”. A variety of major infrastructure projects launched by prominent governments, in the wake of the COVID-19 […]
The Integrated Future of Smart Buildings & Physical Security
Criminals force entry into a building, set off alarms, and get away with valuable assets before law enforcement or security personnel can reach the scene. Then the security team and police can analyze footage in order to track down the perpetrators and attempt to retrieve the stolen items. This has been the typical scenario for […]
Bosch Energy and Building Technology Business 2021 Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the Bosch Energy and Building Technology businesses, based on their 2021 annual results, M&A strategy, and related activities in energy, building automation, and security systems. Bosch Energy and Building Technology (EBT) business, the smallest of four reportable sectors, accounted for €5.9 billion revenues in 2021, just 7% of Bosch Group, a leading German […]
Securing the Security of the Global Physical Security Market
“Tensions over alleged human rights violations and the ongoing trade war between China and the US has seen legislative moves, new sanctions, and tit-for-tat trade barriers erected that significantly disrupt the flow of physical security products between the two nations, and the ability of their respective manufacturers to trade in their respective markets,” explains our latest […]
Exploring The SALTO Group Business and M&A Strategy
In this Research Note, we examine the SALTO Group business, based on their recent activities, M&A strategy and our analysis of their market positioning. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Oiartzun, Spain, SALTO Group is a manufacturer of electronic locks and access control solutions. The Group consists of several companies including Salto Systems, Gantner, Conlan, danalock, Clay, and […]
ADT Commercial Fire and Security Business Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the ADT Commercial fire and security business, based on their 2021 Results, 1st March 2022 Investor Day presentation and strategy throughout 2021. ADT is the provider of security alarms and monitoring services for the smart home and small business sector in the United States. With revenues of $5.3 billion in 2021, ADT reports its […]
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