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THAT Overused “40%” Building Energy Consumption Statistic Investigated!
“Buildings account for 40% of all energy consumption and represent 40% of all greenhouse gas emissions”. Yes, this is another article that starts with the same statistic you’ve heard for the past decade! Like a bad smell, it permeates every research report, media article and industry conference you’ve attended in recent memory. It must be […]

Systemair Ventilation Business 2022 Examined
Founded in 1974, Systemair AB is a ventilation and air conditioning group with operations in more than 50 countries. The firm has reported an operating profit every year since its establishment and, over the past 10 years, the company’s average growth has averaged over 9%. In the 2021/22 financial year, Systemair achieved sales of SEK […]

Building Resilience in the Physical Security Supply Chain
The escalation of coronavirus cases in China has reminded technology markets around the world that the supply chain challenges of recent years may last longer than expected. The pandemic is not the only disruption and many in the smart buildings and physical security industries are being forced to reconsider their approach to supply chain resilience […]

Digital Twin Startup Willow Lays off 22% of its Workforce Following Recalibration of Strategy
Willow, the Australian provider of digital twin solutions for infrastructure and real estate, lays off 99 staff, 22% of its workforce on 24th December 2022, following a recent recalibration of company strategy. 72 full-time employees as well as 27 contractors have been laid off, with Australian employees reported to account for around 50% of the […]

Global Physical Security Market Resilient in the Face of Challenging Trade Conditions
Our new research report shows that the global market for physical security products (Access Control, Video Surveillance, Intruder Alarm & Perimeter Protection) has demonstrated both resilience and adaptability in the face of growing geopolitical tensions and looming economic recession. Trade tensions between China and the US have seen a series of legislative moves that have […]

#Podcast 15: Is This The Biggest Smart Building Portfolio in the World?
In our Podcast series “Sh*t You Wish Your Building Did!”, Memoori explores the intersection between technology and commercial real estate through interesting conversations. Does the US General Services Administration Operate the Biggest Portfolio of Smart Buildings in the World? In Episode 15 of our Podcast, we talk with Ana Rawson, Director of Facility Technology and Innovation […]

Silvair’s Lighting-based Building Intelligence Business Examined
In this research note we examine Silvair, a California-based and lighting-focused IoT software solutions provider with Polish origins. The firm has developed an innovative technology for wireless communication of devices on an open-source mesh topology and is currently commercializing its product in the form of software and services with a particular focus on smart lighting systems. […]

Convergint Security Systems Integration Business and Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine Convergint, the North American security systems integrator. This analysis covers the firm’s turnover development, ownership, its target vertical markets and global expansion strategy beyond North America. Headquartered in Schaumberg, Illinois, Convergint is a leading systems integrator that designs, installs, and services electronic security, cybersecurity, fire and life safety, building automation, […]