Internet of Things
Edge-to-Cloud Platforms for Smart Buildings Gain Investment
September 18th, 2023Skyfii Occupancy Analytics Business 2023 Financials & Strategic Review Examined
September 6th, 2023
Bemsiq Building Automation Business & Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the Bemsiq AB business, based on their 2023 Group Overview, investor presentations, annual report of their parent company and the development of their buy and build strategy. Bemsiq, with headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden, consists of a group of 7 companies and 511 employees providing building automation field devices including […]
Water Management Maintains a Steady Flow of Funding
While energy management gets the majority of attention in the building operations space, water is also a fundamental resource for facilities that require advanced management for efficiency and sustainability measures. However, the wide availability and low cost of water has held back the development of water management in buildings, both from a facility management and […]
US Smart Lighting Solution Provider Igor Tech Closes Down
This Research Note examines the closure of Igor Inc, the smart lighting solution provider. Founded in 2013, West Des Moines, Iowa-based Igor Inc., was the provider of Nexos, a Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) based IoT smart building platform that incorporated hardware, software and cloud analytics to enable smart buildings. The platform was positioned to enable non-electricians to […]
SmartRent Smart Apartment Business, Financials & Growth Strategy Examined
In this Research Note, we examine SmartRent, a smart home technology company focused on rental housing in the U.S. Our analysis is based on their FY2022 annual results and investor presentations. Founded in 2017, SmartRent, Inc. is an Arizona-based provider of a smart home technology platform for property owners, managers, developers, homebuilders and residents. Their […]
Workplace Management Platform Provider Jooxter Doubles in Size with Acquisition of Wx Solutions
This Research Note examines Jooxter, a French workplace management startup and its May 2023 acquisition of Wx Solutions, part of Sodexo Group. Founded in the Nord de France region at Euratechnologies in 2014, Lille-based Jooxter is a provider of a SaaS workplace management platform that enables employees and their managers to work more efficiently. It […]
Net Zero Buildings Explored: The Bullitt Center
The Bullitt Center in Seattle, WA, is one of the net zero buildings known as a pioneer of “deep green” architectural design. Completed in March 2013, the $32.5 million dollar project was considered an “audacious and provocative experiment and living proof of the economic and technical viability of sustainable buildings” in a 2014 paper by […]
Johnson Controls Augments its Digital Workplace Portfolio with the Acquisition of FM:Systems
In this Research Note, we examine what’s behind Johnson Controls’ acquisition of FM:Systems, a Raleigh, North Carolina-based digital workplace management and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions provider for facilities and real estate professionals. Since 2015, when Johnson Controls divested its Global Workplace Solutions business to CBRE, the HVAC and building controls giant has been missing […]
RightCrowd Divests Physical Security Business and Repositions on Access Analytics
In this Research Note, we examine RightCrowd, an Australian public company providing workforce access, visitor management, presence control and access analytics. This analysis covers their latest financials, year ending 30 June 2022, based on the 2022 Annual Report, investor presentations and subsequent strategic repositioning. Founded in 2004, RightCrowd is a global provider of security, safety […]
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