Access Control

This Research Note examines what’s behind the acquisition of Cobalt Robotics by Dean Drako, announced on 4th June 2024. We review the development of Cobalt, the strategic rationale of the acquisition, and the accelerating trend of robotic technologies as a mainstream security solution. Cobalt Robotics Acquisition Founded in 2016 in Fremont, California Cobalt Robotics develops […]

Over $5.5 billion has been invested in smart building startups since the beginning of 2023, that’s according to data from our latest research, which reveals key data on 284 funding rounds. Over $2 billion of that was invested in the first four months of 2024, according to our data. The outlook for investment and alliances […]

This Research Note examines the Global Technologies Division of ASSA ABLOY, the Swedish global access control group with the largest installed base of locks and different access solutions in the world. Our analysis is based on ASSA ABLOY’s 2023 Annual Report, their Capital Markets Day Presentation, 14th May 2024, and subsequent acquisitions in 2024. ASSA […]

In this Research Note, we examine the Chinese video surveillance giant, Hikvision (Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd) focusing on their 2023 financial results, 28th April 2024, 2023 Annual Report and Hikvision at a Glance, FY2023. Hikvision is a video surveillance provider founded in 2001 and headquartered in Hangzhou, China. The company employs approximately 40,000 […]

In this Research Note, we explore Comelit Group SpA, an Italian manufacturer of physical security systems, highlighting its M&A growth in the last 5 years culminating in its entry last month into the building automation market. Founded in 1956, Comelit specializes in the design and manufacture of video entry, video surveillance, anti-intrusion, home automation, access […]

In this Research Note, we examine the Salto Systems business, based on their 2023 revenues, market expansion, product innovation, and a minority investment in an energy savings product for the hospitality sector. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Oiartzun, Spain, Salto Systems is one of the market leaders in electronic locking and access control solutions […]