Johnson Controls
The Impact of AI on Energy Management Software for HVAC Optimization
October 15th, 2024Mapping the Strategic Direction of Johnson Controls in Smart Buildings 2024
September 16th, 2024The Energy-Efficiency-as-a-Service (EEaaS) Market Landscape
The “as-a-service” business model is still de rigueur in business and startup communities. Energy-Efficiency-as-a-Service (EEaaS) has the potential to lower barriers to entry, create new growth, and drive efficiency into commercial real estate. Energy-Efficiency-as-a-Service (EEaaS) primarily depends on energy performance contracting and associated funding mechanisms that enable energy improvements without upfront capital investments by paying […]
Mapping the Strategic Direction of Bosch Energy & Building Technology in Smart Buildings 2024
This Research Note examines the emerging strategic priorities of Bosch Energy & Building Technology (EBT) sector in the smart buildings space. The EBT businesses comprise Building Technologies, Home Comfort (formerly Thermotechnology), and Bosch Global Service Solutions divisions. We have mapped acquisitions, divestments, strategic partnerships, and investment activity to ascertain the growth ambitions of the business […]
Exploring the Role of Telecoms Firms in the Smart Building Market
An industry that has gradually been growing its influence in the smart buildings market is telecoms, or information and communications technology (ICT). As connectivity specialists, many of the world’s major ICT firms have been utilizing their scale and expertise to gain a foothold in burgeoning markets, including smart buildings, cities, and grids. Telecoms player’s potential […]
What’s Behind Johnson Controls Move to Divest Residential & Light Commercial HVAC to Bosch?
This Research Note examines what’s behind Johnson Controls’ latest move to divest its residential and light commercial HVAC equipment business to the Bosch group. We review the transaction details and rationale in the context of JCI’s strategic transformation, before exploring other non-core divestments and our conclusions. Residential & Light Commercial HVAC Transaction Details On 23rd […]
What’s Behind the Sale of Johnson Controls Air Distribution Business?
Johnson Controls has announced plans to sell its Air Distribution Technologies business, which it acquired in 2014 for $1.6 billion, for an undisclosed amount to Los Angeles private equity firm Truelink Capital. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2024 and marks another step in a broad transformation of the pure-play […]
What’s Behind the Acquisition of Cobalt Robotics by Dean Drako?
This Research Note examines what’s behind the acquisition of Cobalt Robotics by Dean Drako, announced on 4th June 2024. We review the development of Cobalt, the strategic rationale of the acquisition, and the accelerating trend of robotic technologies as a mainstream security solution. Cobalt Robotics Acquisition Founded in 2016 in Fremont, California Cobalt Robotics develops […]
Major Players Put Their Weight Behind AI in Commercial Buildings
The development of artificial intelligence (AI) in commercial buildings is far-reaching, leading to a broad adoption landscape. The strategic positioning of key players in the AI market for commercial buildings is a critical aspect of understanding the current landscape and the future potential of AI. “Many large building automation firms are at the forefront of […]
The Competitive Landscape for AI in Commercial Buildings 2024
Our new research is an in-depth analysis that maps out the global landscape of smart building AI companies, providing a clear picture of the market’s structure, and allowing the reader to assess the maturity and potential of various AI applications and identify vendors shaping the industry. Who are the key players shaping the future of […]