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This Research Note highlights the latest data on the Buildings and Data Centers end-markets presented at Schneider Electric’s Capital Markets Day, 11th December 2025.  We also examine the recently launched Ecostruxure Foresight Platform, a unified operating system for the built environment. Schneider Electric Buildings & Data Centers End-Markets The Buildings end-market accounts for an estimated […]

This Research Note examines 2 early-stage startups. Swiss-based flint and UK-based Tyten are using AI to deliver automated workflow efficiencies that address the real pain points of facilities management: automating repetitive tasks and enabling operational efficiencies in repair and maintenance work orders. flint Founded in 2025 by Thomas Kessler (former CEO of Locatee) and Fabio […]

This Research Note examines a report from Reuters that MRI Software is to be listed in an IPO or sold. We explore the development of the business over the last 10 years, since it was acquired by private equity owners, highlight their software acquisitions for commercial real estate applications addressing integrated workplace management, tenant experience […]

This Research Note examines Schneider Electric’s agreement to increase its ownership in Planon to a controlling stake of 80%, announced in Schneider Electric’s Half Year 2024 financial results on 31st July 2024. Transaction Details On July 30, 2024, Schneider Electric signed an agreement to increase its ownership of Planon to a controlling stake of 80%. […]

Picking just the low-hanging fruits of green efficiency is not enough to make real progress in the fight against climate change. The phasing out of incandescent lighting for LED technology was relatively easy considering the lifespan of light bulbs is measured in months. The ongoing transition to electric mobility is a greater challenge with vehicles […]