Integrated Workplace Management Systems
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JLL Facilities Business Increased Revenue 17% to $12.5B in 2024
In this Research Note, we explore JLL Workplace Management business, the reportable business segment providing a facilities management service offering for building occupiers. We focus on its organization within Work Dynamics, financial highlights, and acquisitions, based on their 2024 full-year results, 19th February 2025, and their latest 10K Report. JLL Profile For over 200 years, […]

Trane Technologies Commercial HVAC Business & 2024 Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the commercial HVAC business of Trane Technologies. This article is based on the announcement of their Q4 and full-year 2024 results, investor presentation, and transcript of 30th January 2025. We also highlight the progress of Trane’s digital building services through connected buildings and assets, its recent acquisitions, and its […]

ICONICS Building Automation Business Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the building automation business of ICONICS Inc., a group company of Mitsubishi Electric, based on their latest acquisition, smart buildings portfolio, and Microsoft partnership. ICONICS Inc Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Foxborough, Massachusetts USA, ICONICS Inc. is a global software developer focused on SCADA, IoT, mobile, analytics, and […]

Will Autodesk Acquire Eptura Extending its AEC Software Business into Building Operations?
In this Research Note, we examine the possibility of Autodesk, the $5.5 billion architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) software giant acquiring Eptura, the IWMS player formed in October 2022 from the merger of 10 separate workplace software brands. We review the relationship between the two companies, highlight Autodesk’s strategy to extend its portfolio into building […]

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%. […]

‘SaaSy’ Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS) Vendors
More and more building data and systems are migrating to cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) platforms offering a new generation of off-premise services. Core management platforms for commercial buildings have been slow to catch the SaaS wave, as building stakeholders build trust in off-site data services and consider cost implications. Integrated Workplace Management System […]

Flowscape Workplace Management Business & 2023 Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the Swedish workplace management solutions vendor, Flowscape Technology AB, based on their year-end report for 2023, issued on 21st February 2024, Q4-2023 presentation, and subsequent announcements on changes in senior management. The firm is a small SaaS provider of digital workplace solutions for the hybrid office. The business concept was […]

MapsPeople Indoor Mapping Business & 2023 Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine MapsPeople, a Danish public company providing indoor mapping and navigation software. This analysis, covering their latest financial results, channel and vertical market focus, PointInside acquisition, and 2024 outlook, updating our previous Research Note in May 2023. Founded in 1997, MapsPeople is a subscription-based SaaS company based in Nørresundby, Denmark […]