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US-China Trade Tensions Driving Video Surveillance Market Bifurcation
October 6th, 2023Building Energy Performance Codes Pushing Decarbonization Efforts
September 19th, 2023
Buildings will Play Crucial Role in Growth of EU Electric Vehicle Market
The electric vehicle (EV) market has experienced exponential growth in recent years and expects even faster growth in coming years as markets aim for close to 100% EV penetration in the medium term. EV sales as a share of total vehicle sales has tripled in just three years, from 4% in 2020 to 14% in […]
EU Cracks Down On Greenwashing… Will Smartwashing Be Next?
Last month, the European Parliament set out its new Green Claims Directive, which seeks to address the rampant problem of greenwashing across the continent. Greenwashing practices have become prevalent and the new directive hopes to solve that by proposing two new laws that address vague and misleading green claims by companies. The launch of the […]
US & EU Tackle Building Efficiency with Significant Policy Developments
In the wake of the pandemic, the environmental movement keeps gaining momentum on the geopolitical stage. This month, the US General Services Administration (GSA) took a big step forward in its National Deep Energy Retrofit Program, issuing its largest-ever notice of opportunity by redirecting funds from the Inflation Reduction Act for a series of projects […]
Salto Systems Access Control Business & 2022 Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the Salto Systems business, based on their recent activities, 2022 revenues, M&A strategy, product innovation and target markets. This article updates our previous analysis of March 2022. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Oiartzun, Spain, Salto Systems is a manufacturer of electronic locks and access control solutions. The group […]
Portfolio Transformation at Carrier with Acquisition of Viessmann & Exit of Fire & Security Businesses
Carrier has announced strategic actions that will transform the Company’s business portfolio and establish Carrier as a pure-play, intelligent climate and energy solutions company. They will acquire Viessmann Climate Solutions in a cash and stock transaction valued at €12 billion. They also plan to exit their Fire & Security and Commercial Refrigeration cabinet businesses. This […]
Bosch Energy & Building Technology Business 2022 Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the Bosch Energy and Building Technology businesses, based on their 2022 annual results, M&A strategy and related activities in energy, building automation and security systems. Bosch Energy and Building Technology (EBT) business, the smallest of four reportable sectors, accounted for €7.0 billion in revenues in 2022, around 8% of […]
THAT Overused “40%” Building Energy Consumption Statistic Investigated!
“Buildings account for 40% of all energy consumption and represent 40% of all greenhouse gas emissions”. Yes, this is another article that starts with the same statistic you’ve heard for the past decade! Like a bad smell, it permeates every research report, media article and industry conference you’ve attended in recent memory. It must be […]
US-China Trade War Continues To Polarize the Physical Security Market
The Physical Security industry has found itself on the frontline of the US-China trade ‘war’ and its involvement could have significant implications for its future and the future of the wider smart buildings and cities technology markets. “In recent years US-China geopolitical tensions within the physical security industry have escalated,” reports our latest security research. […]
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