Building Automation
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Siemens Smart Infrastructure Invests in Software, Open Platforms & Co-Innovation
In this Research Note, we examine two significant initiatives for Siemens Buildings business, both announced in the last week of June 2022: the acquisition of Brightly Software by Siemens Smart Infrastructure (SI) and the launch of the Siemens Xcelerator platform for digital transformation, which enables co-creation and co-innovation with partners for their new Building X […]
Bringing Small Buildings into the Smart Buildings Market
The vast majority of buildings are small and not very smart, and it is their small size that limits their “intelligence” by restricting their access to smart building technology. A staggering 94% of US office space is housed in properties under 50,000 square feet, according to the latest data from Energy Star, and that proportion is […]
How Can the Commercial Real Estate Industry Improve Technology Outcomes?
Is there one simple thing the commercial real estate industry could do to improve technology outcomes? Yes! Break down knowledge silos and share information. That’s why we created the open-source Developers Smart Building Project Canvas with help from Vanti and LMG (lmgiq.com) Watch my presentation at last month’s Smart Building Conference to learn more about […]
View Smart Buildings Business and Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine View Inc. (NASDAQ: VIEW), a Silicon Valley-based smart window company founded in 2006. This analysis is based on their 2021 financial results, investor presentations, M&A and their smart buildings strategy. View, one of the most heavily funded firms in the smart buildings space, acquired unicorn status in November 2018 when it raised a $1.1 billion Series […]
The Open, Tech Agnostic, Horizontal Future of Building IoT Infrastructure
The Building Internet of Things (BIoT) market is evolving. Where previously, the focus of the market was to deliver the prerequisite technologies in the BIoT hardware stack, such as devices, sensors, and connectivity. Now, we are seeing a transition to more results-based and analytics-driven applications that seek to bring about certain outcomes, be that cost […]
Swedish Building Automation Challenger Regin AB Acquires DEOS AG
In this Research Note, we examine the acquisition of German building automation firm, DEOS AG by Regin AB, a Swedish HVAC products firm, announced on 31st May 2022. DEOS AG becomes a part of the Regin Group with a separate product line under the DEOSbrand name. With this transaction, the Regin group strengthens its market positions in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. […]
The Growing IoT Divide in Commercial Real Estate
Major crises are like junctions in the road of our economic development. Be it a pandemic, a war, or a natural disaster, time slows down as all affected wait for the outcome of the crisis to decide which way to turn. During the early stages, the future is unknown, companies begin to reassess all their […]
The Global Pandemic Highlighted the Value of Building IoT Technology
Our new report takes an in-depth look at the market for IoT technologies in commercial buildings (BIoT), at a time when the ‘digital divide’ in real estate has never been so distinct. The global pandemic demonstrated the value of technology to deliver more resilient and efficient business operations. For example, the digital ‘have nots’ faced situations […]
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