Electronic Security

In this Research Note, we examine Paxton Access, the UK-based private company manufacturing electronic IP access control and video door entry solutions. This analysis is based on 2022 company accounts, press releases and the latest Memoori market forecasts. Founded in 1985, with headquarters in Brighton, UK, the company reports over 430 employees in 12 countries. […]

Until the late 20th century, people primarily relied on lock-and-key systems to control access in buildings. In the last 40 years, however, we have been introduced with new access control technologies that promise improved security and a range of features that elevate the occupant experience. From various versions of card and fob technology to QR […]

Almost two years on from the announcement that STANLEY Security was to be acquired in December 2021, this Research Note examines the electronic security business of Securitas, rebranded as Securitas Technology, based on Securitas investor presentations, 2022 annual report and Q3-2023 interim report, 7th November 2023. This article highlights the strategy, financials and progress of […]

The market for artificial intelligence (AI) enabled video surveillance cameras has seen rapid growth in recent years as the technology becomes more mature and commercially viable. According to estimates from our latest research, the adoption of AI cameras capable of running deep learning on-device will increase from 18% in 2022 to 52% by 2028. This […]

In this Research Note, we examine one of the top three companies in the global access solutions market, dormakaba Group, based on their FY2022/2023 financial results, year ending 30 June 2023 and their latest Annual Report. This analysis which also covers the firm’s Shape4Growth strategy and its digital product portfolio, updates our previous article on […]

Security and sustainability are two aspects of modern buildings that don’t often overlap. Security evades sustainability by being more important in many respects, protecting people and assets today, while sustainability protects them for the future. However, as the number of video surveillance products in action proliferate rapidly, the environmental cost of such security has become […]

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 2022 Annual Results, Investor presentation, 2022 Annual Report and press releases throughout the year. Based in Sheffield, UK, the company’s expertise is in providing solutions for specific […]

In this Research Note, we examine the fire and security business of Halma plc and the financial results for their Safety Sector, year ending 31 March, announced on 16th June 2022.  This analysis is based on financial releases, investor presentations and the 2022 Annual Report. Halma is a group of around 45 life-saving technology companies with FY2022 revenue exceeding £1.5 […]