Building Decarbonization

In this Research Note, we examine the building automation business of ICONICS Inc., a group company of Mitsubishi Electric, based on their latest acquisition, smart buildings portfolio, and Microsoft partnership. ICONICS Inc Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Foxborough, Massachusetts USA, ICONICS Inc. is a global software developer focused on SCADA, IoT, mobile, analytics, and […]

This research note examines Schneider Electric’s emerging strategic priorities in the smart building space. We have mapped acquisitions, divestments, strategic partnerships, and investment activity to ascertain the growth ambitions of the group, by categorizing the various business relationships by technology and investment type. This article is intended as a non-exhaustive indicator of Schneider Electric’s strategic […]

This Research Note examines Akila, an Asian provider of a digital twin data platform that centralizes and visualizes data from one site up to an entire building portfolio for property management and optimization. A Startup Backed by Aden Group Launched in 2021 in Singapore, Akila is backed and incubated by Aden Group, an Asia-based facility-management […]

This Research Note examines the emerging strategic priorities of Johnson Controls (JCI) in the smart buildings space. We have mapped acquisitions, divestments, strategic partnerships, and investment activity to ascertain the growth ambitions of the group, by categorizing the various business relationships by technology and investment type. This article is intended as a non-exhaustive indicator of […]

This Research Note examines Cisco Spaces, formerly known as DNA Spaces, a cloud-based platform that leverages Cisco network infrastructure and collaboration devices to provide occupancy analytics and indoor location intelligence for building operations. Cisco Spaces Value Proposition By utilizing infrastructure such as Cisco Meraki, Webex, and Catalyst hardware, enterprises can make buildings smarter, at a […]