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Mobotix Video Security Business & 2023 Financials Examined
August 7th, 2024Will Autodesk Acquire Eptura Extending its AEC Software Business into Building Operations?
August 5th, 2024
What Can We Learn From the Crowdstrike Cyber Incident?
On July 19th 2024 the world experienced what has been called “the largest computer blackout in history” after 850 million failing computers took down airports, emergency services, television networks, and much more. The incident was not caused by an international criminal group or a malicious state actor, instead, however, it was just a Crowdstrike update […]
Schneider Electric Takes Controlling Stake in IWMS Vendor Planon
This Research Note examines Schneider Electric’s agreement to increase its ownership in Planon to a controlling stake of 80%, announced in Schneider Electric’s Half Year 2024 financial results on 31st July 2024. Transaction Details On July 30, 2024, Schneider Electric signed an agreement to increase its ownership of Planon to a controlling stake of 80%. […]
Albireo Energy’s BAS Integration Business & Financials Examined
This Research Note highlights Albireo Energy, the largest independent Building Automation systems integration and energy services company in the US. We examine their 2023 financial highlights, deployments, revised strategy, and sustainability solutions portfolio, based on their 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance Report and Memoori analysis. This article updates our 2023 Research Note on the company. […]
Zumtobel Group Lighting Business & 2024 Financials Examined
This Research Note examines Zumtobel, an Austrian-listed lighting group active worldwide, highlighting their market and brand positioning, 2023/24 financial results, Keyture connected lighting, and SiteWorx acquisition. This analysis is based on their recent 2023/2024 financials, annual report, and investor presentation, published 3rd July 2024. Founded in 1950, Zumtobel Group AG is a supplier of Thorn, […]
#Podcast 32: The Simple Business Case for Indoor Air Quality!
In our Podcast series “Sh*t You Wish Your Building Did!”, Memoori explores the intersection between technology and commercial buildings through interesting conversations. For Episode 32, we were joined by Mazen Jamal for an in-depth discussion on the business case for indoor air quality. A whole body of scientific research now shows that CO2 levels impact […]
Exploring the Role of Telecoms Firms in the Smart Building Market
An industry that has gradually been growing its influence in the smart buildings market is telecoms, or information and communications technology (ICT). As connectivity specialists, many of the world’s major ICT firms have been utilizing their scale and expertise to gain a foothold in burgeoning markets, including smart buildings, cities, and grids. Telecoms player’s potential […]
What’s Behind Johnson Controls Move to Divest Residential & Light Commercial HVAC to Bosch?
This Research Note examines what’s behind Johnson Controls’ latest move to divest its residential and light commercial HVAC equipment business to the Bosch group. We review the transaction details and rationale in the context of JCI’s strategic transformation, before exploring other non-core divestments and our conclusions. Residential & Light Commercial HVAC Transaction Details On 23rd […]
Mapping the Strategic Direction of Honeywell in Smart Buildings
This research note examines Honeywell’s emerging strategic priorities in smart buildings. We have mapped the acquisitions, strategic partnerships, investment activity, and divestments of the business to ascertain their growth ambitions, by categorizing the various relationships and deals by technology and investment type over recent years. This analysis is intended as a non-exhaustive indicator of their […]
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