Acquisitions
Mapping the Strategic Direction of Honeywell in Smart Buildings
July 23rd, 2024What’s Behind Bosch Building Technologies’ Acquisition of DMS AG?
July 22nd, 2024
Consolidation in the Critical Event Management & Mass Notification Software Market
This Research Note examines the flurry of consolidation activity in the critical event management software market announced in July 2024. We are seeing both corporate buyers in the physical security sector and private equity firms augmenting their portfolios with software that helps businesses anticipate, prepare for and efficiently respond to incidents. The latest transaction announced […]
Halma Fire Safety Businesses & 2024 Financials Examined
This Research Note examines the fire detection and suppression businesses of Halma plc, part of the Safety Sector of the UK public company. This analysis is based on financial releases, investor presentations, year ending 31 March 2024, announced on 13th June 2024, and Memoori analysis of the major companies and estimated revenue mix of the […]
Mapping the Strategic Direction of ABB Smart Buildings Division 2024
This Research Note examines the emerging strategic priorities of ABB’s Smart Buildings division. We have mapped the acquisitions, strategic partnerships, investment activity, and divestments of the business unit to ascertain their growth ambitions, by categorizing the various relationships and deals by technology and investment type over recent years. This analysis is intended as a non-exhaustive […]
‘SaaSy’ Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS) Vendors
More and more building data and systems are migrating to cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) platforms offering a new generation of off-premise services. Core management platforms for commercial buildings have been slow to catch the SaaS wave, as building stakeholders build trust in off-site data services and consider cost implications. Integrated Workplace Management System […]
Irisity Video Analytics Business 2024 Examined
In this Research Note, we examine Irisity AB, a Swedish provider of AI-powered video analytics solutions. This analysis highlights their financials based on the 2023 Annual Report, the acquisition of Ultinous announced in February 2024, and the subsequent streamlining of group operations. Irisity AB is a public company listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market. […]
What’s Behind the Sale of Johnson Controls Air Distribution Business?
Johnson Controls has announced plans to sell its Air Distribution Technologies business, which it acquired in 2014 for $1.6 billion, for an undisclosed amount to Los Angeles private equity firm Truelink Capital. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2024 and marks another step in a broad transformation of the pure-play […]
Consolidation in the Workplace Experience Market as Witco Acquires SharingCloud
This Research Note examines what’s behind Witco’s latest move to acquire SharingCloud. We review the deal in the context of the startup’s development, funding, prior acquisitions, and strategy. Witco Profile Witco, a Parisian startup was founded in 2016 as MonBuilding, serving the French and Canadian enterprise market for workplace engagement apps. After raising 2 million […]
What’s Behind the Acquisition of Cobalt Robotics by Dean Drako?
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 […]
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