Physical Security Industry
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November 13th, 2023How will Biometric Access Control Impact the Future of Security?
November 9th, 2023Bosch To Sell Security Products Business, Building Technologies to Focus on Systems Integration
In this Research Note, we examine what’s behind the proposed sale of Bosch Security Products and the realignment to focus on systems integration business in the Building Technologies division, announced on 26th October 2023. This article updates our Bosch Energy & Building Technology Business 2022 Examined article and our coverage of the recent acquisition of […]
Will AI Spark a Renaissance in Video Surveillance Growth?
The market for artificial intelligence (AI) enabled video surveillance cameras has seen rapid growth in recent years as the technology becomes more mature and commercially viable. According to estimates from our latest research, the adoption of AI cameras capable of running deep learning on-device will increase from 18% in 2022 to 52% by 2028. This […]
dormakaba Access Solutions Business & FY2022/23 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 FY2022/2023 financial results, year ending 30 June 2023 and their latest Annual Report. This analysis which also covers the firm’s Shape4Growth strategy and its digital product portfolio, updates our previous article on […]
Wagner Fire Protection Solutions Business and Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine Wagner Group GmbH, the German fire protection solutions provider based on their 2022/2023 results and the group’s recent expansion strategy. In the field of fire detection and fire prevention, the Wagner Group, headquartered in Langenhagen, Germany. is one of the technology leaders with more than 700 patents. Their core […]
Video Surveillance has its Eyes on Sustainability
Security and sustainability are two aspects of modern buildings that don’t often overlap. Security evades sustainability by being more important in many respects, protecting people and assets today, while sustainability protects them for the future. However, as the number of video surveillance products in action proliferate rapidly, the environmental cost of such security has become […]
Halma Fire & Security Business & FY2023 Financials Examined
This Research Note examines the fire and security business of Halma plc and the financial results and acquisition strategy of their Safety Sector, year ending 31 March, announced on 15th June 2023. This analysis is based on financial releases, investor presentations and their Annual Report. Halma is a group of around 50 life-saving technology companies. […]
Acre Security Business in Access Control & Visitor Management Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the access control and visitor management business of Acre Security, a Dallas, USA-based buy-and-build company backed by private equity capital. Founded in 2012 to acquire, partner or invest in specialized players in the physical security industry, acre offers a single platform of on-premises, cloud, and hybrid security solutions. This […]
Mapping the Tech Strategy of Assa Abloy through Acquisitions in Access Control & Identification Solutions
This Research Note examines the technology strategy of Assa Abloy, the global vendor in the access solutions space. We have mapped M&A activity in physical security, access control and identification solutions by categorizing the various acquisitions by technology over the last 2 years (January 2022 to date). The strategy presentation slide (shown below) at the […]