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June 25th, 2020The Increasingly Important Role of Body Worn Cameras in Law Enforcement
June 23rd, 2020Radar Finds Solutions to Fighting Off COVID-19 in Smart Buildings
The Intruder Alarm and Perimeter Protection sector has over the last decade become very familiar with using radar technology to detect intruders trying to break through perimeter fences. It is now being used within smart buildings to support organisations as they explore options for moving staff safely back into their buildings. The solutions focus on […]
Early Innovators at the Forefront of Digital Twin Technology for Commercial Buildings
This article was written by Daphne Tomlinson, Senior Research Associate at Memoori. Digital Twins, virtual models of a process, product or service that allow for data analysis and system monitoring via simulations, are playing an increasing role in IoT and digital transformation in buildings. Projects today span multiple building sectors, including commercial real estate, retail, […]
Decline in Q1 VC Investment in Smart Buildings Offset by Increase in Transaction Values
This article was written by Daphne Tomlinson, Senior Research Associate at Memoori. The number of Q1-2020 funding rounds in the smart buildings space declined 27%, but there was an increase of 84% in transaction values compared to Q4-2019. Venture capital financing is undoubtedly being impacted by COVID-19 but it is too early to say by […]
Building Occupancy Data Reveals the Extent of the US Lockdown
The US now has the highest number of COVID-19 cases and fatalities anywhere in the world and most States are implementing strict lockdown measures to varying degrees. Fascinatingly, some of the best data we have on who and when people actually started isolating, is building occupancy data from smart buildings. The following graphic, by access […]
The Impact of IoT & VSaaS on Video Surveillance Routes To Market
Our latest report on the World Market for Physical Security shows that over the last 10 years a steady increase in the share of video surveillance equipment being traded through the Systems Integrator route to market, when analysed through 5 different channels of distribution. During this time a number of significant changes have taken place […]
6 European PropTech Startups Accelerated by E.ON
This article was written by Daphne Tomlinson, Senior Research Associate at Memoori. In Europe, the energy sector is leading the way in developing accelerator programs to strengthen their efforts in supporting business ideas as part of their increased focus on digitization, decentralization and decarbonization of energy. Two leading German energy companies, E.ON and Innogy have […]
COVID-19, the Worlds Biggest Remote Working Experiment is Underway
COVID-19, the worlds biggest remote working experiment is underway. As Europe goes into lockdown and the rest of the world prepares to do the same, millions of office workers will be attempting to work from home. Tens of thousands of companies will experience what it is like to have no physical office at all. While […]
Halma Acquisition Strategy: Fire & Security Businesses in High-Value Niche Markets
This article was written by Daphne Tomlinson, Senior Research Associate at Memoori. Halma Infrastructure Safety Sector, one of four sectors of UK listed company, Halma plc, protects commercial, industrial and public buildings through fire safety systems and sensors for security, elevator safety and access control. Sector strategy is to grow and acquire businesses in high-value […]