Cyber Security

Every year, the commercial real estate industry pours more money into connected building technology, and every year a stubborn gap persists between the ROI promised in the vendor deck and the ROI that actually shows up in net operating income (NOI). The reflex is to blame the tech: the wrong platform, the wrong integrator, the […]

This Research Note examines the launch of BuildingPro Suites, the latest offering of ABB Ability’s software for building management.  We review the unified cloud intelligence platform and the Eliona software acquired before providing our view of ABB’s strategy in digital solutions for commercial and residential buildings over the last 6 years. ABB BuildingPro Suites Launched […]

Why do so many asset managers keep building technology at arm’s length? That was the central question in this episode, and the answer turns out to be less about the technology itself and more about language, incentives, and mindset. We sat down with Lachlan Macquarrie, a former asset manager, educator of asset managers, and someone […]

What happens to your smart building ROI when there is no risk management? CRE portfolios are getting more connected, but governance isn’t keeping up. Cybersecurity gaps, unclear ownership, and missing operating models are quietly killing the returns that justified the investment in the first place. In this podcast episode, we were joined by Cecilia A. […]

This Research Note examines the strategic investment in Astrikos.ai by Gorilla Technology Group, the listed London, UK-based security convergence business.  We highlight the transaction details and strategic rationale for the investment before assessing Gorilla’s current financials and strategic expansion.  This article updates our July 2024 coverage of the company. Transaction Details In December 2025, Gorilla […]

In this episode of Sh*t You Wish Your Building Did, we sat down with Jay Scholten, Principal Consultant at JRS Innovative Real Estate LLC (Former VP – Asset Management Product Owner at PGIM Real Estate), and Rob Murchison, CEO of Intelligent Buildings LLC, to explore an angle on smart building ROI that most operators are […]

This Research Note examines the buy-and-build strategy of PSG-backed Sign In Solutions, updating our previous coverage of the company in April 2024.  We highlight the latest acquisition before assessing their buy-and-build strategy since 2021. The Receptionist Acquisition In January 2026, Sign In Solutions acquired its 8th acquisition with The Receptionist, adding a Denver-based visitor management […]