Physical Security
#Podcast 36: How a UK Electronics Vendor Grew Export Sales to Over 40%!
February 14th, 2025ButterflyMX Video Intercom & Access Control Business Examined
February 11th, 2025
Honeywell Spinoff of Building & Industrial Automation Businesses into New Public Company
This Research Note examines the announcement of a new Honeywell Automation public company which will be formed from the spinoff of Building Automation (BA) and Industrial Automation (IA) businesses, reported in their Q4-2024 earnings call, on 6th February 2025. We also review the FY 2024 results and outlook for the Building Automation segment, highlighting its […]

Consolidation in the Smart Buildings Startups Space 2024
Based on analysis from our latest research, Startups in Smart Buildings 2025, we examine M&A activity in the commercial buildings startups space. PitchBook has reported that M&A activity across all sectors in 2024 increased by 14% in volume and 19% in value YoY. In fact, deal activity reached its highest annual count ever, finishing with […]

Shelly Group Smart Building Business & 2024 Financials Examined
In this research note, we examine Shelly Group SE, a public company that provides IoT and smart building solutions based in Bulgaria. This article reviews their product portfolio, a Capital Markets Day presentation of 5th November 2024, preliminary 2024 financial highlights of 9th January 2025, and guidance for 2026. Shelly Group Profile Shelly Group AD is […]

Wavelynx Mobile-First Identity & Access Control Company Examined
In this Research Note, we examine Wavelynx Technologies, a Broomfield, Colorado-based vendor providing mobile-first identity and access control solutions. We take an in-depth look at the origins of the firm, its product portfolio, ownership, growth, regional expansion, and recent partnerships. Wavelynx Origins Wavelynx Technologies was founded in 2013 by Hugo Wendling, who had co-founded XceedID […]

Bosch Divests Security Products Business to Investment Firm Triton Partners
In this Research Note, we examine the divestment of Bosch Security Products to Triton Partners, announced on 12th December 2024. We focus on the transaction, the new owner, and the realignment strategy in Bosch Building Technologies and the Energy and Building Technology business area. Bosch announced it planned to divest the business in October 2023, […]

The Top 5 Smart Building Acquisitions & Investments of 2024!
In this research note, we have compiled lists of the top 5 Acquisitions AND the top 5 Investments completed in the smart building industry in 2024. There has been significant deal activity throughout 2024, with acquisitions and investment across all aspects of the operation and maintenance phases of the building lifecycle. High-value acquisitions were dominated […]

dormakaba Capital Markets Day 2024: Simplify Access Control Software, Streamline Hardware
dormakaba group, a listed company on the Swiss Stock Exchange with a turnover of CHF 2.8 billion, hosted its Capital Markets Day 2024 on 20th November 2024. This Research Note focuses on the leading access solutions group perspective on its strategy execution and efficiency and cost improvements through its transformation program. This article is based […]

SwiftConnect Mobile Access Tech Gains More Investment & Market Traction
This Research Note takes an in-depth look at SwiftConnect, a US mobile access control startup offering a software-first approach to physical access credentials and permissions. We examine their market traction, external funding, strategic partners, deployments, acquisitions, and headcount growth. Founded in 2020, SwiftConnect is a Stamford, Connecticut-based access control software platform provider using NFC-based mobile […]