Artificial Intelligence
SenseTime Transformation: Gen AI Powered 64% of Revenue in 2024
April 25th, 2025Built Cybernetics Reports Notable 2024 Smart Building Growth
April 24th, 2025
aedifion’s AI HVAC Optimization Platform Reports Solid Growth in 2024
In this Research Note, we examine aedifion, a German AI HVAC optimization startup which has over 400 buildings under management, accounting for more than 4.2 million square metres. aedifion Profile aedifion GmbH is a startup based in Cologne, Germany, offering an AI-enabled platform for energy optimization in non-residential buildings. The firm was established by Dr.-Ing. […]
Open Standards: An Essential Basic Guide to Smart Building Interoperability 2025
Are you confused by the Open Standards Landscape in Smart Building Technology? Below is our live stream recording, which serves as a non-technical guide to the types of protocols, and data frameworks used in commercial buildings and why they matter! Improve your understanding of open standards & their impact on smart buildings! The session will […]
Nemetschek’s 2025 Strategy: Analyzing Spacewell’s Market Position
In this Research Note, we examine Spacewell, part of the Manage segment of Nemetschek, which provides software for the management and operations phase in the building lifecycle. This article is based on Nemetschek 2024 annual results, investor presentations and Annual Report, published on 20th March 2025. We also highlight the appointment of a new CEO, […]
Milestone Systems Acquires brighter AI to Enhance Video Anonymization
This Research Note examines the Milestone Systems acquisition of brighter AI. The Canon-owned provider of video management software announced the purchase of the German startup on 7th April 2025 to augment its anonymization capabilities for image and video data. We highlight the strategic rationale of the acquisition and project Hafnia, Milestone Systems’ R&D program to […]
Stem’s AI Pivot: Insights from 2024 Financials & New Strategic Direction
In this Research Note, we examine Stem’s energy storage and solar business and assess their revised strategic direction towards a software-centric model. This article is based on Stem’s Q4 2024 results, published on 4th March 2025, Q3 2024 results, published on 30th October 2024, and their latest 10K report. Stem Profile Founded in 2009, Stem […]
Trump Tariff Era: How 2025 Policies Could Reshape Smart Building Tech
“I always say ‘tariffs’ is the most beautiful word to me in the dictionary,” said US President Donald Trump on numerous occasions. Barely three months into his second term as president, Trump may have made more tariff changes than any period in modern US history. Today, on “Liberation Day”, Trump is set to make a […]
Mobotix Acquired: Can Certina Reverse 21% Revenue Slump?
This Research Note examines the recent acquisition of German video surveillance manufacturer Mobotix AG by private equity firm Certina Group, which has taken over the 65% stake in the company from the Japanese Konica Minolta Group. This article updates our previous coverage of the repositioning strategy of Mobotix in 2022 and 2024. Transaction Details On […]
Noda’s Pivot from Infogrid: Comprehensive Review of 2023 Results & 2025 Strategy
This Research Note takes an in-depth look at UK/US startup Noda’s filing of their 2023 accounts, released on 24th March 2025, detailing the financial results of Information Grid Ltd. We also comment on subsequent events in 2024 and 2025, including headcount reductions, transaction details of the Buildings IoT acquisition, rebranding and total disclosed funding. This […]
Next Page