Cyber Security
Mapping the Strategic Direction of JLL in Smart Buildings 2024
October 28th, 2024#Podcast 33: The UK Smart Metering Fiasco!
October 1st, 2024
Mapping the Strategic Direction of Schneider Electric in Smart Buildings 2024
This research note examines Schneider Electric’s emerging strategic priorities in the smart building space. We have mapped acquisitions, divestments, strategic partnerships, and investment activity to ascertain the growth ambitions of the group, by categorizing the various business relationships by technology and investment type. This article is intended as a non-exhaustive indicator of Schneider Electric’s strategic […]
Interoperability for Big Data to Drive AI into Buildings?
Few places in the world have a more challenging mix of climate politics and aging building stock than Europe. In an effort to meet its various climate goals, the European Union has instigated, funded, and supported a wide variety of projects designed to reduce the impact of buildings on the environment. In this research note, […]
What Can We Learn From the Crowdstrike Cyber Incident?
On July 19th 2024 the world experienced what has been called “the largest computer blackout in history” after 850 million failing computers took down airports, emergency services, television networks, and much more. The incident was not caused by an international criminal group or a malicious state actor, instead, however, it was just a Crowdstrike update […]
Mapping the Strategic Direction of Honeywell in Smart Buildings
This research note examines Honeywell’s emerging strategic priorities in smart buildings. We have mapped the acquisitions, strategic partnerships, investment activity, and divestments of the business to ascertain their growth ambitions, by categorizing the various relationships and deals by technology and investment type over recent years. This analysis is intended as a non-exhaustive indicator of their […]
Gorilla Technology Group Business & 2023 Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine Gorilla Technology Group, the London, UK-headquartered security convergence business, based on their 2023 financial results, Annual Report, and investor presentation, June 2024. The Gorilla Technology IPO, was completed in July 2022, through a SPAC merger with dedicated “blank check company” Global SPAC Partners Co. Gorilla Technology Group Inc. (Nasdaq: […]
Salto Systems Access Control Business 2024 Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the Salto Systems business, based on their 2023 revenues, market expansion, product innovation, and a minority investment in an energy savings product for the hospitality sector. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Oiartzun, Spain, Salto Systems is one of the market leaders in electronic locking and access control solutions […]
Synectics Electronic Security Business & 2023 Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine Synectics plc, the listed UK provider of large-scale electronic security systems for critical and regulated environments. This article is based on their Annual Results, year ending 30 November 2023 announced on 27th February 2024, an InvestorMeet presentation on 29th February 2024, Annual Report 2023, and supplementary analysis. Based in […]
The Expanding Role of Artificial Intelligence in Smart Building Applications
The application of artificial intelligence (AI) in smart buildings represents an immense opportunity to transform buildings from automated environments into intelligent spaces that continuously optimize themselves. However, mainstream adoption still faces hurdles around trust, complexity, and integrating artificial intelligence with legacy infrastructure. Our latest study explores the current and future artificial intelligence applications in smart […]
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