Artificial Intelligence
Beyond Video Security: Hikvision 2021 Annual Report Examined
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Johnson Controls Accelerates M&A Activity with Bolt-On Acquisitions
Johnson Controls has announced several bolt-on acquisitions in the last seven months to augment the group’s technology offerings in building management, fire detection and suppression, and physical security solutions. With six acquisitions to date since the start of their new financial year in October 2021, Johnson Controls is accelerating its M&A activity. Transactions in edge AI software, […]
Matterport’s Business & 2021 Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine Matterport, the spatial data company digitizing the built world, based on investor presentations, 10K Annual Report and press releases. Since its founding in 2011, Matterport, headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, has been a first mover in digitizing, accessing and managing buildings and spaces, with their 3D capture technology and AI-powered insights. Their […]
The Legislative Balancing Act For Facial Recognition Technology
Is facial recognition good? It provides a reliable form of digital identification that does not require every user to have a smartphone or other authentication device. It removes the need for physical contact with shared biometric devices, such as fingerprint scanners, supporting virus mitigation efforts during the pandemic. By flooding our buildings and cities with facial […]
The State of SPACs in the Smart Building & PropTech Space
In this Research Note, we examine companies in the proptech and smart buildings space which have opted for a SPAC route to become publicly listed in 2021 and 2022 to date, based on their annual reports, investor presentations, our M&A transactions database and analysis of previous deals. SPAC acquisitions accounted for 11 completed transactions in the smart […]
Chinese Firms Addressing Energy Efficiency in Commercial and Industrial Facilities
China is currently the world’s largest emitter of carbon dioxide, but is committed to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. Globally, cities already contribute to 70% of carbon emissions, and close to half of that is generated purely by buildings. Three Chinese companies supplying energy efficiency solutions and low-carbon technology for commercial and industrial buildings are […]
The Integrated Future of Smart Buildings & Physical Security
Criminals force entry into a building, set off alarms, and get away with valuable assets before law enforcement or security personnel can reach the scene. Then the security team and police can analyze footage in order to track down the perpetrators and attempt to retrieve the stolen items. This has been the typical scenario for […]
Mobotix Repositions Video Surveillance Business & Updates Strategy
In this Research Note, we examine the Mobotix video surveillance business, based on their 2020/2021 Annual Report, 2022 business strategy and Memoori market analysis. Founded in 1999, Mobotix AG is a specialist manufacturer of IP network video cameras, based in Winnweiler-Langmeil, Germany, and listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The company is a subsidiary of Konica Minolta, […]
Combining Bricks and Bytes in ABB’s Smart Buildings Division
In this Research Note, we examine the Smart Buildings Division of ABB, based on their activities throughout 2021, updating our previous article, ABB Ramps Up its Mid-Market Commercial Building Automation Business, which highlighted their acquisition of Cylon. The Smart Buildings Division offers a broad portfolio of home and building automation solutions as well as a portfolio of electrical […]
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