Connected Buildings
Cisco Smart Buildings: The Forgotten Deal Still Relevant in 2026
September 18th, 2026EnOcean Financial Results: Energy Harvesting Pioneer’s 2025 Outlook
February 23rd, 2026
Smart Buildings 2025 Wrapped! The Rise of Outcomes-as-a-Service
As 2025 comes to a close, several important developments have shaped the commercial building technology landscape. The smart buildings market has made tangible progress this year, with lower hardware costs, increasing regulatory requirements, and evolving business models driving adoption forward. In this subscriber-only video and slide deck, we break down some of the key trends […]
Helvar Connected Lighting Business & 2023 Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine Helvar Oy, the Finnish provider of lighting control and sensing solutions, one of three subsidiaries of Helvar Merca Oy, the ultimate parent company. This article reviews the firm’s main solutions, latest financial results, company reorganization, and focus on wellbeing, via the WELL standard. Founded in 1921, Helvar Oy AB, […]
Signify Lighting Business and Financials 2023 Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the lighting business of Signify, based on their 2023 annual results announced on 26th January 2024, investor presentations and connected lighting technology-related activities throughout the last 12 months. This is an update on our previous coverage of Signify last year. Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), headquartered in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, is […]
Going Up! Tracking the Rise of the Smart Elevator Market
Tall buildings are only possible with elevator technology and as our built environment continues to get taller and smarter, the elevator industry is beginning to find new roles to support occupants and facilities managers. In a market that hardly changed for decades, a new wave of startups has redefined what a smart elevator is, forcing […]
FireAngel Connected Fire Safety Business & Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine FireAngel Safety Technology Group plc, a UK AIM-listed company, founded in 1998, with a product portfolio of smoke alarms, CO alarms, heat alarms and accessories. Based on their 2022 Annual Report, investor presentations and press releases, this analysis covers their product portfolio, 2022 financial results and the June 2023 […]
Signify’s Connected Lighting Business 2022 Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the lighting business of Signify, based on their 2022 annual results, investor presentations and connected lighting technology-related activities throughout 2022. This is an update on our previous coverage of Signify last year. Signify, headquartered in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, is a market leader in energy-efficient lighting systems and services, with […]
Webinar: What Building Owners Need to Know About Cyber Security Insurance!
Please join us on Tuesday 6th December at 1700 Paris | 1600 London | 1100 New York | 0800 San Francisco for our 7th FREE Webinar in the 2022 Smart Buildings Series. We will be joined by Tina Jolliffe from Consort Insurance to discuss exactly what commercial building owners & operators need to know to make sure […]
We Need to Talk About Cyber Security Insurance for Commercial Buildings!
Cyber attacks are one of the greatest threats facing buildings as they become connected and smart, but ensuring smart buildings are insured for cyber threats is also becoming increasingly difficult. The rising vulnerability of connected buildings is driving limited cyber-coverage and some brokers have even withdrawn from the space altogether. There are some early signs of […]
