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This Research Note explores the acquisition of UK-based Spica Technologies Ltd (formerly owned by Nordomatic) by Hubstar Group Ltd, announced on 9th October 2025. We examine the Spica Technologies software offering before highlighting Hubstar’s strategy with 4 acquisitions to date and concluding with our view of the transaction. Spica Technologies Profile Spica Technologies is a […]

In this Research Note, we examine the Swedish workplace management solutions vendor, Flowscape Technology AB, based on their year-end report for 2024, issued on 21st February 2025.  This article updates our previous Research Note from May 2024. Flowscape is a SaaS provider of digital workplace solutions for the hybrid office. The business concept was born […]

This Research Note examines the workplace experience business of Ricoh Group, a $15.5 billion Japanese provider of workplace services, print and imaging solutions. We explore their Workplace Experience solutions and services business, their Spaces platform, partnerships, integrations, investments and acquisitions. Ricoh Workplace Experience Business The workplace experience business is part of Ricoh Digital Services organization, […]

In this Research Note, we examine Zoom Video Communications Inc., a $4.5 billion video conferencing company based in San Jose, California, and its entry into the workplace management and employee engagement sector. Based on their Q1 and Q2 FY2025 earnings presentations, this analysis covers the recently launched Workplace software suite combining meeting management for hybrid […]

In this Research Note, we examine the CXApp workplace experience business and 2023 financials, following the SPAC merger with KINS Technology in 2022 and subsequent events. Founded in 2015, CXApp is a workplace experience platform for enterprise customers in a work ‘from-anywhere’ world for employees, partners, customers, and visitors. Functionalities offered include employee engagement, desk […]

In this Research Note, we examine MapsPeople, a Danish public company providing indoor mapping and navigation software. This analysis, covering their latest financial results, channel and vertical market focus, PointInside acquisition, and 2024 outlook, updating our previous Research Note in May 2023. Founded in 1997, MapsPeople is a subscription-based SaaS company based in Nørresundby, Denmark […]

This Research Note examines what’s behind the acquisition of UK-listed company, SmartSpace Software by visitor management software firm, Sign In Solutions, agreed by the shareholders on 18th April 2024. We review the bidding war started by Skedda, assess the terms of the offer, and highlight the respective businesses in workplace management solutions. Competing Bids On […]

This Research Note examines the recent Tango announcement that it has acquired Locatee, a Swiss workplace analytics firm. We assess the portfolio and acquisitions of US-based facilities management software firm, Tango Analytics, the rationale for the Locatee deal, and our forecast for the occupancy analytics market in 2024 and beyond. This transaction continues the consolidation […]