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2 European Startups Targeting Self-Learning Thermostats for Light Commercial Buildings
October 24th, 2023Strategic Buyers in Smart Buildings Space Focus on Software Acquisitions in Q2
July 30th, 2019Partnerships & Investments in Startups Gain Momentum as Smart Building Players Boost Innovation
Smart building players are strengthening their open innovation capabilities through investments and partnerships with startups and the incubators and accelerators that support their development. Corporates are recognizing the need to increase their agility and speed in developing smart connected products and services by leveraging software, analytics and the Internet of Things (IoT) in order to […]
Building Technology Suppliers Strengthen Digital Innovation through Accelerator and Incubation Hubs
This article was written by Daphne Tomlinson of Tomlinson Business Research. The announcement by UTC on 20 March 2017 of a $300 million investment in a Digital Accelerator based in Brooklyn, New York is another example of the trend by building technology suppliers to step up their digital innovation efforts. The accelerator will serve as […]
Smart Thermostats: European Challengers to Google’s Nest
This article was written by Daphne Tomlinson of Tomlinson Business Research. Last week, Nest launched the 3rd generation learning thermostat in Europe with new remote hot water control and improved compatibility with OpenTherm heating systems. Their presence in Europe is also expanded through partnerships with energy companies, a variety of retail channels, professional distributors, and […]