Building Internet of Things
Convergence of Key Ontologies Could Drive the Standardization of Smart Buildings
July 14th, 2022Johnson Controls Invests in Artisight, an IoT Platform Provider for Smart Hospitals
July 11th, 2022Better to Have the Right Building Connectivity Than Have the Latest Technology
Like many major technology trends today, the evolution of smart buildings is intrinsically linked to the evolution of connectivity technology. From wired to wireless, or 3 to 4 to 5G, or across the multitude of dedicated smart building communication protocols, the development of smart buildings has been shaped by the evolution of connectivity. However, as […]
Enerbrain Smart Buildings Business and Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine Enerbrain Srl, the Italian startup offering energy retrofit solutions for large buildings. This analysis covers their 2021 financial performance, stakeholders, funding and recent projects. This article, part of a series covering the activities of new entrants such as Haltian, Nuuka Solutions, Spica Technologies and Flowscape updates the information in our 2021 Startups Report and our 2022 Digital Workplace Report. Founded in 2015 […]
Building Automation Giants Step Up Their Cybersecurity Game
The pressure is growing on commercial buildings to become smarter. The continuing fight against climate change is driving stronger regulation on energy efficiency, demanding greener building systems governed by data from broad sensor networks. The gradual return to work after COVID lockdowns demand higher health and safety standards, which also drives buildings toward smart technology. […]
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 […]
Building Better Fire Protection with Smart Technology
The destructive relationship between fire and buildings is as old as the history of buildings themselves. Fire protection has been a key reason for the development of new materials, construction methods, and safety protocols since the earliest buildings and each major fire acts as a trigger for innovation and regulation. The response to the Great Fire […]
Nordomatic Smart Buildings Business Examined
In this Research Note, we examine Nordomatic, the largest independent integrator of open, cloud-based smart building solutions in the Nordic region. This analysis is based on the Nordomatic 2021 Sustainability Report and their strategy to achieve global impact leadership within Smart Buildings by 2025. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Nordomatic reports a turnover of around SEK 1 billion (around $100 […]
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 […]