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Smart Building + Smart Grid + Storage = The Internet of Energy
February 11th, 2015Today’s Smart Buildings are Not Good Enough; Building Internet of Things is the Solution
January 29th, 2015Internet of Things is THE Solution to Today’s Smart Building Inadequacies
We have now entered the third wave of Information Technology which will be even more profound than the previous 2; that have already changed the world over the last 50 years. Below we discuss some of the findings from our recent research into the Internet of Things in Smart Buildings – http://memoori.com/portfolio/internet-things-smart-buildings-2014-2020/ Connected products in […]
Why the Physical Security Industry Will Play a Key Role in the Internet of Things
The definition of The Internet of Things (IoT) is the interconnection of uniquely identifiable embedded computing devices within the existing Internet infrastructure without requiring human-to-human or human-to-computer interaction. Typically, the IoT is expected to offer advanced connectivity of devices, systems, and services that goes beyond machine-to-machine communications (M2M) and covers a variety of protocols, domains, […]
Will The Smart Grid be the Foundation for the Internet of Energy & “Other Things”?
In the quintessential small English village of Chorleywood, the local health centre has placed its first patient on their Hydra network of smart electricity meters and is now monitoring the weight and blood pressure of the patient in their own home. The system uses Zigbee wireless technology to send readings from the devices to the […]
Smart Grid M&A Activity & Value Forecast to Decrease in 2012
One of the most encouraging findings from Memoor’s annual report “The Smart Grid Business 2011 to 2016” is that in the space of 5 years M&A; have grown from $134 million in 2007 to $10.6 billion in 2011. Both the growth and now scale indicate the supply side is gearing up to meet the requirements […]
Defense & IT Companies Buy into Physical Security and Strengthen the Market
Memoori’s 3rd annual report The Physical Security Business in 2011 shows that some $1.178 billion accounting for 12% of total investment in acquisitions in the last 12 was made by companies from the Defense and IT related industries. In addition Venture Capital and Private Equity Groups acquired 6 companies investing some $3.605 billion; including Bain […]
Will Economic Setbacks Reduce Business Opportunities in the Security Industry
This time last year economic indicators took a hit with major concerns about the need for countries within the Euro Zone to cut back on public expenditure; in order to repay their massive debts. Whilst this did have an effect on demand for security equipment it was marginal and the fragile recovery in the economy […]
2010 was a Great Year for Smart Grid – but now must be the Time to Focus on Bringing it all Together
Smart Grid has been the recipient of many accolades this year; many thought leaders have extolled its enormous potential and value in delivering a worldwide low-carbon economy. In 2010 the business right across the globe has grown rapidly. Billions of dollars have been invested in new projects and the supply industry has developed through acquisition […]
Smart Grid – Report on Size, Structure & Growth
Any reader looking through the media content on smart grid for the first time could be forgiven for assuming that smart meters and the smart grid are one and the same thing. Numerous market studies have provided detailed information on the size of the smart meter market for the last 5 years. However data on […]
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