Energy Management

Nearly 10 years after the merger between Johnson Controls and Tyco in 2016, the $16.5 billion deal stands as one of the most significant consolidation moves in the building technologies sector. Today, with the benefit of hindsight and financial data, we can evaluate whether this mega-merger achieved its ambitious objectives. The 2016 merger created a […]

This Research Note examines learnd SE, a Luxembourg public company, which announced on 24th September 2025, that the founders have taken a majority stake and are to take the company private. We explore the transaction details, learnd’s history and buy and build strategy followed by the implications of the organizational change and a Memoori view. […]

This Research Note examines the acquisitions and divestments that Trane Technologies has completed over the last 11 years in the smart buildings space.  We have classified these transactions by technology, business model and strategic rationale. This article is intended as a non-exhaustive indicator of Trane’s strategic direction, updating our September 2022 analysis. Acquisition Mapping of […]

This Research Note examines Schneider Electric’s acquisition of WattBuy, announced in August 2025.  We highlight the startup’s development and strategic rationale of the acquisition before exploring the overall strategy of Schneider Electric in the US residential energy management space. WattBuy Profile Founded in 2017, Bellevue Washington based WattBuy is a software platform that helps consumers […]

This Research Note examines the acquisition of Nozomi Networks announced by Mitsubishi Electric on 9th September 2025. We explore the transaction details and strategic rationale before assessing their Serendie-related digital services businesses and the acquisition’s impact on the Iconics Digital Solutions subsidiary of Mitsubishi Electric. Tranaction Details On 9th September 2025, Nozomi Networks, a US […]

Commercial buildings are rapidly becoming software-defined assets. Cloud-based IoT platforms, expanding sensor networks and data-hungry applications are reshaping everything from HVAC and lighting to space utilization and tenant services. This digital shift promises measurable gains in sustainability and efficiency, but it also raises the stakes for networking, cybersecurity and lifecycle operations. What part will IT […]