Data Center
Johnson Controls 2026: Security Exits Accelerate as Data Centers Surge
October 30th, 2026Distech Controls Expands Data Center Offering with $675M Buy
October 27th, 2026
CBRE $610M Onnec Buy Supercharges Data Center Strategy
This Research Note examines the proposed acquisition of Onnec Group Ltd, a UK-headquartered provider of IT infrastructure solutions, announced by CBRE on 20th October 2026. We explore the transaction details and strategic rationale before providing a Memoori view of the Onnec brand, its repositioning as a data center technical systems integrator and the reshaping of […]
Acuity Intelligent Spaces FY2026: Strong 17% Q4 Growth
This Research Note examines the fiscal 2026 results for Acuity Intelligent Spaces, the smart building division of Acuity Inc., for the year ending August 31, 2026. Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS) grew sales 44.8% and operating profit 145% in fiscal 2026, but most of that jump reflects a full year of QSC. On a like-for-like basis, […]
IMI’s €63m Deal Targets Underserved Mid-Sized Buildings
This Research Note examines the acquisition of Italian building automation specialist iSMA CONTROLLI by IMI plc, the UK-listed engineering group. We explore the transaction details, strategic rationale, the target company profile and IMI’s Climate Control sector, before commenting on the deal. Transaction Details IMI plc announced on 7th October 2026 that it has agreed to […]
Schneider Electric’s Saudi Deal Boosts Building Automation 2026
This Research Note examines Schneider Electric’s acquisition of Jeddah-based Al Mayssan Technical Services (MTS), a Saudi building management systems integration specialist. We highlight the development of the French energy and automation group’s presence in Saudi Arabia and comment on its initiatives to strengthen its building automation and project-delivery capabilities in the Kingdom. MTS Acquisition In […]
Apleona Under Bain Capital: 6 Deals in 18 Months
This Research Note examines Apleona, the German facilities management provider, since the group’s acquisition by Bain Capital in February 2025. We explore its financial highlights in 2025, its market position in Europe, and assess its acquisitions and strategic investments in the last 18 months. This article updates our previous coverage of Apleona in February 2025. Apleona […]
Vertiv Moves Upstream: What the $1.45B UIG Deal Means
This Research Note examines the recently announced acquisition of UtilityInnovation Group (UIG) by Vertiv. We explore the transaction details, the target business profile and the strategic rationale of the acquisition before commenting on the M&A history of Vertiv and comparing their microgrid strategy with the group’s data center infrastructure peers. Transaction Details On 2nd September […]
WAGO Targets Data Centers in 2026: A Proven Growth Play
This Research Note examines WAGO Group, a German supplier of electrical interconnection technology and automation products for buildings and factories. We analyze their 2025 financial highlights and growth strategy in the building automation business in 2026. This article updates our coverage of WAGO from September 2024. WAGO Profile The company addresses various market segments and […]
Liquid Cooling M&A: Deals Reshaping Data Centers in 2026
This Research Note examines the latest acquisitions in liquid cooling technology by the major HVAC and data center infrastructure players over the last 8 months. This updates our November 2025 Research Note on Liquid Cooling Acquisitions: 4 Major Deals Reshape Data Center Market in 2025 and our February 2026 Note on Data Center M&A Surge: […]
