Building Automation
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Johnson Controls UK Analysis: 8 Strategic Acquisitions Since 2022 Drive Revenues
This Research Note examines the major Johnson Controls UK businesses relating to building automation, fire and security systems, highlighting their latest financial data, year ending 30th September 2024. It is based on the annual reports of 3 companies, Johnson Controls Building Efficiency (UK), Tyco Fire & Integrated Solutions (UK) and ADT Fire & Security. We […]
Hubstar Acquires Spica Technologies: 4th Strategic Deal Revealed
This Research Note explores the acquisition of UK-based Spica Technologies Ltd (formerly owned by Nordomatic) by Hubstar Group Ltd, announced on 9th October 2025. We examine the Spica Technologies software offering before highlighting Hubstar’s strategy with 4 acquisitions to date and concluding with our view of the transaction. Spica Technologies Profile Spica Technologies is a […]
A SEA of Energy Efficiency Opportunities in 2025!
Southeast Asia stands at a critical juncture in its energy journey. With electricity demand surging by over 60% in the past decade and projected to more than double by 2050, the region presents both a formidable challenge and an extraordinary opportunity for energy efficiency solutions. Our new report is a collaboration with Singapore-based Ampotech and […]
Hager Group’s Energy Management Software Expansion: 15 Years of Acquisitions Analyzed
This Research Note examines Hager Group, the German supplier of electrical distribution products for residential applications, which has extended its business focus to commercial buildings. We comment on its recent inorganic growth strategy in energy management software and services, before analyzing the impact of their acquisitions since 2010. Hager Group Profile Hager Group is a […]
Delta Electronics Building Automation: Key Insights in 2025
In this Research Note, we examine the building automation business of Delta Electronics, a Taiwanese public company. We review the current brand offerings, financial highlights, a recent significant deployment, and provide a Memoori view of this second-tier player, building on our coverage of their strategy last year. Building Automation Brands The building automation business has […]
Podcast 40: Stiles Property Management Found $400K+ in Hidden Savings
Most property managers know their buildings are hemorrhaging money through inefficient systems. The problem? They have no idea where to start looking. Devon Newton, VP of Property Management at Stiles, faced this exact challenge with 110 East, a new Class A development in Charlotte’s Southpark district. Despite managing 116 properties across the Southeast, she found […]
Smartvatten Strengthens European Position with 2025 LeakLook Acquisition
This Research Note examines Smartvatten, a Finnish specialist in water efficiency technology and expertise in Northern Europe. It updates our previous article in March 2024, covering Smartvatten’s solutions, key developments in 2024, sustainability partnerships and the September 2025 acquisition of LeakLook, a Finnish specialist in IoT-driven water monitoring for real estate. Smartvatten Profile Established in […]
Johnson Controls + Tyco: Nearly 10 Years on from the $16.5B Mega Merger
Nearly 10 years after the merger between Johnson Controls and Tyco in 2016, the $16.5 billion deal stands as one of the most significant consolidation moves in the building technologies sector. Today, with the benefit of hindsight and financial data, we can evaluate whether this mega-merger achieved its ambitious objectives. The 2016 merger created a […]
