Internet of Things

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 33, we were joined by Nick Hunn for an in-depth discussion on the UK Government’s smart metering project, which began in 2009. Role forward 15 years, and by some quirk of […]

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 […]

In this Research Note, we examine Haltian, the Finnish developer of IoT hardware and software solutions for the built environment. This analysis, updating our June 2022 article on Haltian, focuses on the company’s recently launched products and solutions, its financial performance between 2020 and 2023, funding, and deployments. Founded in 2012, they are headquartered in […]

This Research Note takes an in-depth look at UK startup Infogrid’s acquisition of Buildings IOT technology, announced on 21st August, and their filing of 2022 company accounts. We review Infogrid’s 2022 financial highlights and the turbulent history of the startup before examining the Buildings IOT technology acquisition. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in London, UK, […]

This Research Note examines Cisco Spaces, formerly known as DNA Spaces, a cloud-based platform that leverages Cisco network infrastructure and collaboration devices to provide occupancy analytics and indoor location intelligence for building operations. Cisco Spaces Value Proposition By utilizing infrastructure such as Cisco Meraki, Webex, and Catalyst hardware, enterprises can make buildings smarter, at a […]

This Research Note examines what’s behind Korbyt’s latest move to acquire NFS Technology. We review the deal in the context of the workplace experience and resource scheduling software sectors, highlighting the strategic rationale for the acquisition and assessing the market trends and consolidation in the overall workplace technology market. Korbyt Korbyt is a Texas-based SaaS […]

This Research Note examines the emerging strategic priorities of Siemens Buildings business in 2024, part of Siemens Smart Infrastructure Division. This analysis is intended as a non-exhaustive indicator of their strategic direction in the smart buildings sector between October 2022 and June 2024, updating our previous Research Note, part 1 and part 2 published in […]