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A Stable And Quiet Time For Security But Wireless Moves On
March 1st, 2012Smart Grid Suppliers Position for the Big Move into Automatic Demand Response
February 28th, 2012Smart Grid in Smart Buildings Looking To Outperform Utility Smart Grid In Growth & ROI
Memoori’s annual report The Smart Grid Business 2011 to 2016 shows that some 40% of the worlds annual spend on Electrical Transmission and Distribution Equipment goes to the Industrial and Commercial markets. It’s therefore not surprising that whilst the main body of the industry preoccupies itself with the utility market the traditional manufacturers are also […]
Difficult Times Ahead for Physical Security But Growth Opportunities Are Still Available For Those With The Right Products and Services
One of the most encouraging conclusions from Memoori’s 3rd annual report The Physical Security Business in 2011 is that the Physical Security Industry has out performed most of its peers; and despite a troubled economic climate it has increased revenues and profitability whilst merger and acquisition has surged by more than double in the last […]
Acquisitions Have Doubled In The Last 2 Years; But The Major Suppliers Elect Not To Join In
One of the more baffling and intriguing findings of our 3rd annual report The Physical Security Business in 2011 is that despite a surge in acquisition activity, which has doubled in the last 2 years, most of the traditional market leaders have not participated and watched this going off from the sidelines. It is not […]
2010 was a Great Year for Smart Grid – but now must be the Time to Focus on Bringing it all Together
Smart Grid has been the recipient of many accolades this year; many thought leaders have extolled its enormous potential and value in delivering a worldwide low-carbon economy. In 2010 the business right across the globe has grown rapidly. Billions of dollars have been invested in new projects and the supply industry has developed through acquisition […]
Merger & Acquisition Activity Explodes in 2010 despite a Stagnant Security Market
The value of deals completed in 2010, identified and analysed through our monthly Executive Brief “The Physical Security Industry in 15 Minutes” was $7.98 billion; a growth of almost 75% on 2009. This is the highest value ever recorded and is 28% higher than the previous record set in 2005 and 2007. This is a […]
Smart Grid’s Interface with Energy Management Systems is Proving to be More Than a Passing Fad
It’s almost 15 years since the first home automation systems were introduced into the European market and so far they have failed to become a regular business. Their raison d’ ƒÂªtre was to reduce energy consumption and add a touch of excitement to our lifestyle. They applied the same technology that had successfully built up […]
Strategic Buys Drive Acquisitions Growth but the Major Security Companies and VC’s Keep Their Powder Dry
Well it was always going to be difficult to follow on from last month, when the industry posted the biggest monthly acquisition spend on record and not surprisingly it has failed to keep up this pace. But nevertheless, consolidation continues at a high rate and this month has thrown up some interesting trends that are […]
The Smart Grid Industry Continues to get itself into Shape but some Major Obstacles Remain
The Smart Grid business through acquisitions, alliances and funding continues to develop at a hectic pace and surprisingly, has not slowed down in July despite the fact that the holiday season has now got into full swing. All the evidence shows that the business continues to be very upbeat and confident about its future growth […]