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The Next Wave of Innovation in Smart Building IoT Sensors!
IoT Sensors form part of the foundation of modern building technology, generating the real data that the IoT depends upon. Therefore, when sensor technology evolves, it creates new potential for the entire smart building ecosystem. Recent advances in semiconductor technology have produced smaller, cheaper, and more powerful sensing components, fueling an increase in stand-alone IoT […]

Motorola Solutions Video Security Business & 2024 Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine Motorola Solutions’ Video & Access Control business in the past year, based on their full-year 2024 financial results, earnings call and Q&A, 13th February 2025, an Investor Overview, January 2025, and their 2024 10K Report. We also review acquisitions completed in 2024 by the Video Security and Command Center […]

Trends Powering the Smart Building Market to 4Bn IoT Devices by 2030
The growth of IoT devices being deployed in commercial buildings remains strong in 2025, driven by declining hardware costs, enhanced wireless connectivity, increased demand for energy efficiency and operational automation, as well as the rising capabilities of edge computing. Data from our latest study indicates that the installed base of IoT devices in commercial buildings […]

Schneider Electric Shows Strong Growth in the Data Center Infrastructure Market
In this Research Note, we examine the Data Center business of Schneider Electric, based on their 2024 Full Year Results, Presentation, and Earnings Call of 20th February 2025. We also highlight previous acquisitions and growth for this key vertical, before assessing the competitor landscape and ranking of the major building infrastructure suppliers in the data […]

Carrier HVAC Business & 2024 Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the HVAC and building automation business of Carrier, based on their Q4 Earnings Presentation and Conference Call, 11th February 2025, and 2024 10K Report, covering their financial performance and aftermarket and digital business. Carrier Profile Following its portfolio transformation over the last 2 years, Carrier Global Corporation has repositioned […]

French Sustainability Software Provider Deepki Examined
This Research Note looks in-depth at Deepki, a French ESG platform provider offering a SaaS solution that uses data intelligence to guide real estate players in their net-zero transition. We examine the maturing software startup, its external funding, acquisitions, and deployments, and provide our view on their business. Deepki Profile Co-founded in 2014 by CEO […]

75F Light Commercial Building Controls Business Examined
This Research Note examines 75F, a Minnesota-based provider of IoT building management systems. We highlight their product portfolio, deployments, regional expansion, external funding, and partnerships with established HVAC and building automation firms. 75F Profile Founded by CEO Deepinder Singh in 2012, 75F delivers AI-driven HVAC automation based on sensors and controls. Unlike traditional building management […]

Consolidation in the Smart Buildings Startups Space 2024
Based on analysis from our latest research, Startups in Smart Buildings 2025, we examine M&A activity in the commercial buildings startups space. PitchBook has reported that M&A activity across all sectors in 2024 increased by 14% in volume and 19% in value YoY. In fact, deal activity reached its highest annual count ever, finishing with […]