Physical Security Industry
Acre Security Business in Access Control & Visitor Management Examined
September 25th, 2023Mapping the Tech Strategy of Assa Abloy through Acquisitions in Access Control & Identification Solutions
September 20th, 2023
Allegion Access Control Business & Growth Strategy Examined
In this Research Note, we examine Allegion plc, a leading pure-play provider of security and access control solutions. Our analysis is based on their 2022 annual results, 2023 Investor & Analyst Day presentations, corporate venture capital investments and recent activities. Allegion, a US public company, headquartered in Ireland is the standalone business formed in 2013 […]

‘Mobilizing’ Next-Gen Access Control in the Workplace
The use of mobile devices in the workplace has become a significant trend, accelerated by the global pandemic, and vendors of workplace apps are now seeing strong demand for applications that enable smarter, safer, and more secure workplaces, according to our latest research. Leveraging this trend, workplace apps are being developed to act as an […]

Synectics Physical Security Business & 2022 Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine Synectics plc, the listed UK provider of large-scale electronic security systems for critical and regulated environments. This article is based on their 2022 Annual Results, Investor presentation, 2022 Annual Report and press releases throughout the year. Based in Sheffield, UK, the company’s expertise is in providing solutions for specific […]

iLOQ Digital Access Management Business & 2022 Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine iLOQ, the Finnish digital access management business, based on 2022 financial results, Annual reports and recent press releases. This is an update on our previous article, Exploring iLOQ Financials & the Mechatronic Lock Market. iLOQ is a growing Finnish innovator in the mechatronic locking sector. Based on patented energy-harvesting […]

Funding for Smart Building Startups Reached $5.9 Billion in 2022
Our new research delves into the investment from venture capital, private equity and corporate backers for smart building startups. Since 2015, total capital invested in startups in the global smart building space amounted to over $31 Billion. In the last 2 years (which are the focus of this report) it reached unprecedented levels with $5.9 […]

Apple Set to Disrupt the Access Control Market?
While the access control market has typically been slow to embrace advanced mobile technologies, tech giant Apple inc could drive change in the market according to our latest research. Apple opened up its Wallet feature for third-party app developers which will have big implications for mobile access credentials. The move has triggered a range of […]

Mapping the Strategic Direction of Allegion in the Smart Building & PropTech Space
Spun off from Ingersoll Rand in 2013, Allegion (NYSE: ALLE) has become an established player in the physical security industry for commercial and residential building markets around the world. In this research note, we map the key acquisitions, partnerships, and investments made by Allegion in the past six years to reveal the firm’s strategic priorities […]

dormakaba Access Solutions Business and 2022 Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine one of the top three companies in the global access solutions market, dormakaba Group, based on their FY2021/2022 financial results, year ending 30 June 2022 and their latest Annual Report. This analysis also covers the firm’s strategic partnerships and acquisitions, focused on digital solutions. dormakaba increased net sales by 10.3% to […]