Building Internet of Things

In this research note, we examine Shelly Group SE, a public company that provides IoT and smart building solutions based in Bulgaria. This article reviews their product portfolio, a Capital Markets Day presentation of 5th November 2024, preliminary 2024 financial highlights of 9th January 2025, and guidance for 2026. Shelly Group Profile Shelly Group AD is […]

In this Research Note, we examine Smart Spaces, a UK-based vendor of smart building software for commercial real estate. We take an in-depth look at the origins of the firm, it’s deployments, and growth aspirations. Smart Spaces Origins Smart Spaces was established in 2010 as D2 Interactive Ltd, founded by Dan Drogman and his brother […]

This Research Note examines what’s behind Trane Technologies’ acquisition of Brainbox AI, announced on 18th December 2024. We review the transaction details, the strategic rationale, and prior relationships of this major US HVAC manufacturer and the Canadian startup offering AI-powered HVAC optimization technology. A market we recently covered in an in-depth research report. Transaction Details and […]

This Research Note reviews in detail Siemens Smart Infrastructure (SI) and the Buildings business presented at the Smart Infrastructure Capital Market Event in Zug, Switzerland on 12th December 2024. This event featured presentations and Q&A from the SI CEO, CFO and the Heads of the 3 business areas, including Susanne Seitz, the newly appointed CEO […]

This Research Note examines the emerging strategic priorities of CBRE, one of the largest real estate service providers in the smart buildings space. We have mapped acquisitions, 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 […]

In this Research Note, we examine Kontrol Technologies Corp, a Canadian public company offering IoT, Cloud, and SaaS technology for smart buildings and cities in the North American market. Based on their 2023 Annual Information Form and Consolidated Financial Statements, filed on 1 April 2024, this analysis covers their subsidiaries and operating businesses, corporate restructuring […]

In this Research Note, we examine LMG, the UK smart building solutions provider and systems integrator, based on their 2023 company accounts, filed earlier this year and the group’s recent strategies to meet the evolving needs of commercial real estate clients. LMG Profile Founded in 1986 and based in London, UK, LMG provides services for […]