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Physical Security M&A Activity in the First 2 Months of 2016 Set a Record Unlikely to be Surpassed
April 5th, 2016The Harmonization of the Smart Grid and Smart Building Markets has begun!
March 31st, 2016
Johnson Controls’ Focus on Building Automation Continues with Cisco Partnership
Johnson Controls recently announced that it has joined the Cisco Digital Ceiling community as a founding building automation partner. The Digital Ceiling framework provides a platform that delivers better user experiences through the convergence of the IT network and building technologies, including lighting, heating, cooling, security, motion detection, and other sensors and actuators. “Building owners […]
A Sea Change in Honeywell’s Merger & Acquisition Strategy?
It’s been a busy start to the year for Honeywell. In less than 4 weeks they have acquired Xtralis, a leading manufacturer of advanced fire detection products, and are looking to sell their Building Solutions Group. Add to this the possibility that a mega merger with UTC, to form an industrial power house, may not […]
What Now for Honeywell & UTC as Proposed Deal Fails to Get Off the Ground?
It’s been widely reported that Honeywell and UTC have been exploring the possibility of a merger. However it seems UTC rejected Honeywell’s $90 billion offer on grounds that the deal will never win US and EU antitrust approval. Since then Honeywell have made a vigorous counter statement insisting that regulatory obstacles need not prevent the […]
The Evolution of BIoT… Will it be Top Down or Bottom Up?
The Building Internet of Things (BIoT) business is currently being driven by 2 quite different major supply chains. Bottom up by the suppliers of some 12 different technical services in buildings from Environmental controls through to Security and Safety. Also top down from the major IoT specialists coming from the Communications and Software Industries. This […]
Honeywell Acquires Xtralis to Strengthen their Fire Detection Business
At the end of last week, Honeywell announced that they have agreed to acquire smoke detection and security company Xtralis for $480M. Although Xtralis is based in Ireland this deal is not motivated by the attraction to lower their tax bill through an inversion, as was the case last week in the announcement by Johnson […]
Building Owners & Managers Prioritise Security over Efficiency, Survey Says
A survey of nearly 500 buildings across seven major U.S. cities by Honeywell and KRC Research shows that building operators prioritise the safety and security of their facilities over sustainability and productivity. While safety emerged as the top concern, the vast majority of building managers do agree about the beneficial nature of green initiatives. Half […]
Smart Thermostats: European Challengers to Google’s Nest
This article was written by Daphne Tomlinson of Tomlinson Business Research. Last week, Nest launched the 3rd generation learning thermostat in Europe with new remote hot water control and improved compatibility with OpenTherm heating systems. Their presence in Europe is also expanded through partnerships with energy companies, a variety of retail channels, professional distributors, and […]
Strategic Alliances and Investments in the Smart Buildings Landscape
This article was written by Daphne Tomlinson of Tomlinson Business Research. Partnerships and investments can play an increasingly important role in implementing strategic goals, particularly in providing access to the range of innovative technologies being developed for the smart buildings marketplace. While acquisitions are also being regularly undertaken by the building technology players as an […]
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