Digital Twin
Haltian IoT Business & 2023 Financials Examined
September 3rd, 2024Interoperability for Big Data to Drive AI into Buildings?
August 15th, 2024Mapping the Strategic Direction of Siemens in Smart Buildings 2024
This Research Note examines the emerging strategic priorities of Siemens Buildings business in 2024, part of Siemens Smart Infrastructure Division. This analysis is intended as a non-exhaustive indicator of their strategic direction in the smart buildings sector between October 2022 and June 2024, updating our previous Research Note, part 1 and part 2 published in […]
Will Autodesk Acquire Eptura Extending its AEC Software Business into Building Operations?
In this Research Note, we examine the possibility of Autodesk, the $5.5 billion architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) software giant acquiring Eptura, the IWMS player formed in October 2022 from the merger of 10 separate workplace software brands. We review the relationship between the two companies, highlight Autodesk’s strategy to extend its portfolio into building […]
Technovator Smart Buildings Business 2023 Examined
In this Research Note, we examine Technovator, a Chinese building automation firm, based on their 2023 annual report and financial results. Founded in Singapore in 2005, Technovator is listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (Stock Code:1206). The group is structured into three business units: Smart Transportation Business (STB), Smart Building […]
Estonian Building Automation Startup Bisly Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the Estonian building automation firm Bisly, Founded in 2018 in Tallinn, Estonia, Bisly is built around the idea of making professional intelligent building technology available to all market segments. They offer a mix of their own hardware as well as market-specific third-party hardware that is delivered through a single […]
The Game-Changing Potential of Game Engines for Building Design
What would it mean for the real estate industry if we could visit our facilities before they’re built? If we could walk around a virtual building to better understand the space and test how various systems work in real-time, before making adjustments. If we could take owners and investors on a tour of their future […]
AI Applications Spreading Across the Smart Buildings Landscape
“The application of artificial intelligence (AI) in smart buildings represents an immense opportunity to transform buildings from automated environments into truly cognitive spaces that continuously optimize themselves. However, mainstream adoption still faces hurdles around trust, complexity, and integrating AI with legacy infrastructure,” explains our latest research. Through extensive analysis, the study maps out 66 distinct […]
What’s Behind the Acquisition of Matterport by CoStar?
In this Research Note, we examine what’s behind the Costar acquisition of Matterport, the US digital twin business founded in 2011. This analysis is based on Matterport’s investor presentation 20th February 2024, 10K Annual Reports, and recent press releases. CoStar Business Founded in 1987, CoStar Group is a $2.5 billion revenue company, operating some of […]
Spacewell Smart Buildings Business & Financials 2023 Examined
In this Research Note, we examine Spacewell, part of the Manage segment of Nemetschek, which provides software for the management and operations phase in the building lifecycle. This article is based on their 2023 annual results, investor presentations, Annual Report of the parent company, published on 21st March 2024 and the group’s strategy in the […]