Access Control
ButterflyMX Video Intercom & Access Control Business Examined
February 11th, 2025Honeywell Spinoff of Building & Industrial Automation Businesses into New Public Company
February 7th, 2025
Smart Spaces Building OS & Workplace App Business Examined
In this Research Note, we examine Smart Spaces, a UK-based vendor of smart building software for commercial real estate. We take an in-depth look at the origins of the firm, it’s deployments, and growth aspirations. Smart Spaces Origins Smart Spaces was established in 2010 as D2 Interactive Ltd, founded by Dan Drogman and his brother […]
Wavelynx Mobile-First Identity & Access Control Company Examined
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 […]
Bosch Divests Security Products Business to Investment Firm Triton Partners
In this Research Note, we examine the divestment of Bosch Security Products to Triton Partners, announced on 12th December 2024. We focus on the transaction, the new owner, and the realignment strategy in Bosch Building Technologies and the Energy and Building Technology business area. Bosch announced it planned to divest the business in October 2023, […]
The Top 5 Smart Building Acquisitions & Investments of 2024!
In this research note, we have compiled lists of the top 5 Acquisitions AND the top 5 Investments completed in the smart building industry in 2024. There has been significant deal activity throughout 2024, with acquisitions and investment across all aspects of the operation and maintenance phases of the building lifecycle. High-value acquisitions were dominated […]
dormakaba Capital Markets Day 2024: Simplify Access Control Software, Streamline Hardware
dormakaba group, a listed company on the Swiss Stock Exchange with a turnover of CHF 2.8 billion, hosted its Capital Markets Day 2024 on 20th November 2024. This Research Note focuses on the leading access solutions group perspective on its strategy execution and efficiency and cost improvements through its transformation program. This article is based […]
SwiftConnect Mobile Access Tech Gains More Investment & Market Traction
This Research Note takes an in-depth look at SwiftConnect, a US mobile access control startup offering a software-first approach to physical access credentials and permissions. We examine their market traction, external funding, strategic partners, deployments, acquisitions, and headcount growth. Founded in 2020, SwiftConnect is a Stamford, Connecticut-based access control software platform provider using NFC-based mobile […]
dormakaba Access Solutions Business & FY2023/24 Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine one of the top three companies in the global access solutions market, dormakaba. Based on their FY2023/2024 financial results, year ending 30 June 2024 and their latest corporate presentation, this article highlights their solutions portfolio, financial highlights, and the latest results of their two business segments. dormakaba is listed […]
Mapping the Strategic Direction of Johnson Controls in Smart Buildings 2024
This Research Note examines the emerging strategic priorities of Johnson Controls (JCI) in the smart buildings space. We have mapped acquisitions, divestments, strategic partnerships, and investment activity to ascertain the growth ambitions of the group, by categorizing the various business relationships by technology and investment type. This article is intended as a non-exhaustive indicator of […]
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