Access Control
The Competitive Landscape for AI in Commercial Buildings 2024
April 15th, 2024What’s Behind Identiv’s Move to Divest Physical Security Business to Vitaprotech?
April 5th, 2024
Alarm.com Connected Property Business & 2023 Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine Alarm.com, a US provider of physical security, intelligent automation, and energy management solutions for smart homes and commercial real estate. This analysis highlights their 2023 financial results announced on 22nd February 2024, business model, strategy and M&A, based on their 2023 10K Report, investor presentations, and news throughout the […]
Charting the Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Commercial Buildings
The global artificial intelligence (AI) market for commercial buildings is being driven by advancements in machine learning, data availability, and computing power, according to our latest AI market research. Our meta-analysis forecasts that the broader Artificial Intelligence market is predicted to reach over $500 billion globally by 2026, representing a 20.9% compound annual growth rate […]
Investors Continue Backing of AI Video Surveillance for Safety & Security in 2024
Last week, AI video analytics safety solution provider Intenseye Inc. closed a $64 million in a Series B investment. On the same day, February 27th, another AI video provider, Rhombus, secured over $43 million via funding and financing. The two deals shine a light on an AI segment that is standing out within a steadily […]
Allegion Access Control Business & Financials 2023 Examined
In this Research Note, we examine Allegion plc, a pure-play provider of security and access solutions. Our analysis is based on their 2023 annual results, presentation, earnings call and 10K Report. We highlight growth in electronic security products, software and corporate venture capital investments in 2023. Note that we reviewed Allegion’s May 2023 Investor Day […]
Honeywell Building Technologies Business & Financials 2023 Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the Building Technologies business of Honeywell (HBT) based on their 2023 10K Report, investor presentations and commentary from their Q4 investor call. The strategic rationale for the Carrier Access Solutions acquisition is further discussed and significant investments and partnerships by HBT throughout the year are highlighted. Honeywell Products & […]
Motorola Solutions Video Security Business & Financials 2023 Examined
In this Research Note, we examine Motorola Solutions’ video security and access control business in the past year, based on their full-year financial results announced on 8th February 2024, an Investor Overview published in January 2024 and other announcements. We also review two recent acquisitions, which extend the group’s video security product portfolio through entry […]
The Rise and Fall and Rise of PSIM
Physical security information management (PSIM) has experienced a severely elongated hype-cycle since its first emergence in the mid-2000s, never really able to live up to the huge potential it promised. However, a flurry of activity this month has reinvigorated the discussion around the ambitious security approach. In this research note, we chart the history and […]
Influx of Capital from Private Equity Powers Smart Building Tech Space
This Research Note examines recent private equity backing of companies in the building technology space, with a focus on commercial real estate. We reviewed this topic in January 2022 in the context of growth in hybrid workplace technology. Since then, PE investors have continued to support software and technology-focused companies across the sector. There are […]
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