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Bosch To Sell Security Products Business, Building Technologies to Focus on Systems Integration
In this Research Note, we examine what’s behind the proposed sale of Bosch Security Products and the realignment to focus on systems integration business in the Building Technologies division, announced on 26th October 2023. This article updates our Bosch Energy & Building Technology Business 2022 Examined article and our coverage of the recent acquisition of […]

How Can Smart Building Technology Become Mainstream?
Here is the recording and presentation from our live stream, discussing how Outcomes MUST Outweigh Cost! Until then, Commercial Real Estate Investors will never be fully convinced of the benefits of smart building technology & PropTech in general. A compelling mix of Sustainability, Compliance & Net Zero Targets are driving market growth but how long will it […]

Will AI Spark a Renaissance in Video Surveillance Growth?
The market for artificial intelligence (AI) enabled video surveillance cameras has seen rapid growth in recent years as the technology becomes more mature and commercially viable. According to estimates from our latest research, the adoption of AI cameras capable of running deep learning on-device will increase from 18% in 2022 to 52% by 2028. This […]

2 European Startups Targeting Self-Learning Thermostats for Light Commercial Buildings
This Research Note examines 2 European startups targeting smarter self-learning thermostat hardware and software solutions for light commercial and public buildings: vilisto based in Hamburg, Germany and viboo based in Zurich, Switzerland. Vilisto Thermostats Vilisto GmbH, founded in 2016, is the manufacturer of self-learning radiator thermostats for office buildings. The company’s offering focuses on a […]

Occupancy Data Reveals Huge Waste in Federal Buildings Portfolio
“Alarming”, “not sustainable”, and “not fiscally responsible” were just a few of the reactions by Committee chairman Sen. Tom Carper to a recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report that has revealed huge wastes in the federal government’s huge nationwide real estate portfolio. The GAO study found that 17 of 24 agencies sampled were using as […]

dormakaba Access Solutions Business & FY2022/23 Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine one of the top three companies in the global access solutions market, dormakaba Group, based on their FY2022/2023 financial results, year ending 30 June 2023 and their latest Annual Report. This analysis which also covers the firm’s Shape4Growth strategy and its digital product portfolio, updates our previous article on […]

Live Event: How Can Smart Building Technology Become Mainstream?
What is it going to take for the Commercial Real Estate Industry to adopt Smart Building Technology at scale? Outcomes MUST Outweigh Cost! Until then, CRE Investors will never be fully convinced of the benefits of smart building technology & PropTech in general. Join us for a FREE LinkedIn Live Event on Thursday 26th October […]

Wagner Fire Protection Solutions Business and Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine Wagner Group GmbH, the German fire protection solutions provider based on their 2022/2023 results and the group’s recent expansion strategy. In the field of fire detection and fire prevention, the Wagner Group, headquartered in Langenhagen, Germany. is one of the technology leaders with more than 700 patents. Their core […]