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IoT Platforms Shift Beyond SaaS? Business Model Changes for 2025 & Beyond
June 26th, 2025Irisity’s 2025 Restructuring: Mixed Results Drive Strategic Changes
June 25th, 2025Elatec Acquired by Allegion to Augment Access Control Portfolio
In this Research Note, we look at what’s behind Allegion’s acquisition of Elatec GmbH, a German manufacturer of security and access technology, specializing in RFID credentials and reader solutions. We highlight the transaction details and strategic rationale before examining their financial development since 2020, recent acquisitions, and private equity ownership. Elatec Profile Founded in Puchheim […]
Vitaprotech’s 2025 Consolidation: New 4-Channel Strategy Simplifies Structure
This Research Note examines the strategic reorganization of the French security solutions player, Vitaprotech, following its buy-and-build strategy with 13 acquisitions completed over the last 5 years, the most recent of which was Identiv in April 2024. This article highlights the group`s simplified go-to-market approach based on 4 distinct sales channels. Vitaprotech Group Profile Created in […]
learnd SE Reports Strong 73% Revenue Growth
In this Research Note, we examine learnd SE, a Luxembourg public company operating in the UK and Ireland as a BMS integrator and energy management service provider. We focus on their 2024 financial results, announced on 30th April 2025, 2024 Annual Report, and Annual Results Presentation. This article updates our previous coverage of learnd’s buy-and-build […]
Investment Patterns Shift in 2025: Smart Building Analysis
“In 2025, the convergence of macroeconomic uncertainty, capital market tightening, and renewed supply chain disruptions is altering investment patterns and strategic priorities across the technology landscape,” states our latest research on the Internet of Things (IoT) platforms market in commercial buildings. Many technology supply chains have only recently recovered from the disruptions caused by the […]
Unica’s 2025 Strategy: MPL Acquisition Unlocks Advanced Smart Building Platform
This Research Note explores the strategic rationale of the recent acquisition of Dutch firm, MPL by Unica, one of the leading technical service providers in the Netherlands. We examine MPL’s Smart Building Platform as a Service and its integration into it’s Building Intelligence cluster of companies. MPL Acquisition On 20th March 2025, Unica announced the […]
CXApp Reports Double-Digit Growth in 2024 Recurring Revenue
In this Research Note, we examine the CXApp workplace experience business and 2024 financials, based on their 10-K Report, SEC filings, and investor presentation, dated 3rd April 2025. CXApp Profile In March 2023, KINS Technology Group Inc, a special purpose acquisition corporation sponsored by KINS Capital LLC, announced the successful completion of its previously announced […]
IoT Platforms in 2025: Market Trends Reshaping Commercial Building Technology
As commercial buildings transform into responsive, data-driven environments, IoT platforms have emerged as the critical orchestration layer connecting previously isolated systems into unified networks. Our new report, “IoT Platforms in Smart Commercial Buildings 2025 to 2030,” delivers actionable intelligence on this rapidly evolving ecosystem. Market Growth Accelerated by Converging Drivers The total global market for […]
Legrand Launch Wattstopper i3 Platform Powered by KODE Labs
In this Research Note, we examine what’s behind the launch of Legrand’s Wattstopper i3 platform, “a next-generation lighting and building intelligence solution” powered by KODE Labs, announced on 5th May 2025. We explore the development of Wattstopper digital solutions, strengthened by the Encelium acquisition, before commenting on the respective partners in this collaboration and the […]