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Evolv Technology Weapons Detection Business & 2023 Financials Examined

March 21st, 2024
Security

Motorola Solutions Video Security Business & Financials 2023 Examined

February 14th, 2024
Physical Security Acquisitions 2023
Security

10 Notable Physical Security Acquisitions in 2023

This Research Note reviews physical security acquisitions in the commercial smart buildings space over the last 12 months. We highlight significant M&A transactions in video surveillance, access control, electronic locking, alarm monitoring, fire detection & suppression, and life safety systems. 3 major transactions in the physical security sector were completed in 2023 – Carrier divested […]

Integrated Access Control
Security

Unlocking New Use Cases with Integrated Access Control

Modern technology is increasingly blurring the lines between physical and digital worlds. This shift is most noticeable in the emergence of cyber-physical systems that can interact with both real world and digital realms. In smart buildings, this transformation is represented by the convergence of Information Technology (IT), Operational Technology (OT), and cybersecurity. This triad is […]

Evolv Weapon Detection
Security

Evolv Technology Weapons Detection Business & Financials Examined

In this Research Note, we examine Evolv Technology, a U.S. provider of AI-based weapons detection for security screening. This article covers the firm’s development, 2022 financials, vertical market approach and growth strategy. It is based on Evolv’s 2023 Analyst Day Presentations, Q4 Earnings Deck, 2022 10K Report and our analysis. The Boston, Massachusetts startup has […]

SECOM Japan Investment
Security

Why is SECOM Investing in Eagle Eye Networks & Brivo?

The physical security industry has developed a healthy funding environment in recent years with venture capitalists providing significant backing to security companies. But this month’s $192 million investment by Japanese security integrator SECOM, into video surveillance company Eagle Eye Networks and access control provider Brivo is somewhat of an outlier. In this research note, we […]

Motorola Solutions
Security

Motorola Solutions Video Surveillance Business Examined

Motorola Solutions achieved record sales in 2022 in both its product segments and all three technology groups. The firm’s total revenue in 2022 reached $9.1 billion, a 12% increase on 2021 figures. While growth came primarily from its radio communications product lines, its video security business has also grown by around $300 million year-over-year and […]

Security

Motorola Solutions Continues Video Security Acquisition Spree in 2022

In this Research Note, we examine Motorola Solutions Video Security and Access Control business based on their Q1-2022 financial results, investor presentations and M&A. Our analysis of two recently acquired companies, Calipsa and Videotec, brings Motorola’s deal count up to eight acquisitions in this segment in less than four years. Motorola announced its Q1 results on 12 May 2022, […]

Motorola Solutions
Security

Exploring Motorola’s Acquisition of Ava Security & 2021 Financials

Motorola Solutions has added another company to its growing portfolio of Security brands, this time with the acquisition of Ava Security, a vendor of cloud video surveillance and analytics. Terms of the deal were not released at this stage, but in keeping with previous Motorola acquisitions, they will probably be released in a future financial […]

Security

Motorola Solutions Purchases Envysion, their 5th Acquisition in Video & Access Control

Motorola Solutions continues its strategy of investing in its video surveillance and analytics business with the purchase of Envysion, a US physical security provider for the retail sector, for $124 million net of cash on 2nd November. Envysion’s loss prevention offering for quick-service restaurants, convenience, and specialty stores is a cloud-based solution. It integrates video systems […]

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