Building Technology
ASSA ABLOY’s Technology Focus: Mapping their Strategy Part 2
September 23rd, 2025IT Managed Services: The New Blueprint for Smart Building Success in 2025?
September 5th, 2025Noda’s Strategic Pivot from Infogrid Continues: Comprehensive 2025 Review
This Research Note takes an in-depth look at UK startup Noda’s filing of their 2024 company accounts, released on 30th July 2025, detailing the financial results of Information Grid Ltd. We also comment on strategic decisions made in 2024 and 2025, including a strategic pivot in their software portfolio and headcount reductions. This article updates […]
Allegion’s Investment Strategy: 20 Startups Expanding Their Technology Horizon
This Research Note examines Allegion’s relationships with smart building startups over the last 6 years. We highlight recent startup acquisitions, venture capital investments, and strategic alliances which complement their predominantly mechanical security products and systems business. This article updates our previous Research Notes in March 2025 on Allegion’s strategic direction and our coverage of the […]
IoT Platforms Shift Beyond SaaS? Business Model Changes for 2025 & Beyond
Did you miss our live stream last week? We explored the complex ecosystem of IoT platforms reshaping how commercial buildings operate, from traditional office spaces to data centers. We examined the five technology tiers, analyzed the competitive landscape of unified versus specialized platforms, and investigated how artificial intelligence is fundamentally disrupting traditional software-as-a-service business models […]
Wesco’s $36.5m Deal for entroCIM Powers Shift to Services
In this Research Note, we explore what’s behind the acquisition of entroCIM by Wesco and examine the software business which has become part of Wesco’s Data Center Solutions segment. We also highlight Wesco’s strategy evolving from a distributor to a services provider. Transaction Details Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Wesco is a FORTUNE 500 company with […]
Technovator Reports $36.4m Loss in Challenging 2024 Performance
In this Research Note, we examine Technovator, a Chinese building automation firm, based on their 2024 Annual Report and financial results, published on 26th March 2025. This article updates our previous coverage of the company in June 2024. Technovator Profile Founded in Singapore in 2005, Technovator is listed on the Main Board of the Hong […]
Azbil’s Building Automation Profits Surged 26% in 2024
In this Research Note, we examine Azbil, a Japanese public company with a leading position in the domestic building automation market. The financial highlights and FY2025 outlook for the Building Automation business are based on their FY2024 annual results, year ending 31st March 2025, investor presentation, 13th May 2025, Annual Reports, and Memoori analysis. See […]
Bosch Powers Through Difficult 2024 with Big HVAC Expansion
This Research Note examines the Energy and Building Technology (EBT) business sector of the Bosch group, focusing on their 2024 annual results, the Home Comfort and Building Technologies divisions and how forthcoming acquisitions and divestments will impact these businesses in 2025. This article is based on Bosch’s 2024 results announcement, 31st January 2025, 17th March […]
Flowscape Unveils New Market Strategy After 2024 Revenue Decline
In this Research Note, we examine the Swedish workplace management solutions vendor, Flowscape Technology AB, based on their year-end report for 2024, issued on 21st February 2025. This article updates our previous Research Note from May 2024. Flowscape is a SaaS provider of digital workplace solutions for the hybrid office. The business concept was born […]