Physical Security
Chinese Video Surveillance Giants Report Strong Overseas Sales Growth in H1 2022
September 8th, 2022Convergint Security Systems Integration Business and Financials Examined
August 31st, 2022
Irisity Video Analytics Business and Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine Irisity AB, a Swedish provider of AI-powered video analytics solutions. This analysis is based on their 2021 Annual Report, investor presentations, acquisitions and growth strategy. Irisity AB is a public company listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market. Founded in 2006, the company serves customers in more than 90 countries with headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden […]
Do Smart Cities Work in Developing Countries?
Since the Indian government announced their 100 Smart Cities Mission in 2015, industry media channels have been flooded with news on the latest city selected and the next technology to be implemented. Other populous developing countries, like Egypt and Indonesia, are now following India’s smart cities policy with ambitious projects at their own scale, each striving […]
SPACS: The 800-pound Gorilla in the PropTech Room
In the same week in July, two more special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) mergers in the smart building security space wrestled with this alternative IPO approach. First, Crown Proptech Acquisitions failed in their attempted merger with access control firm Brivo after the deadline passed before they were able to raise the funds required. Then, 5 […]
Mergers and Acquisitions in the Smart Buildings Space Q2 2022
This research note highlights our analysis of mergers and acquisitions in the second quarter of 2022, based on our database of relevant deals in the smart buildings space. We review the technology areas attracting acquirers, the notable acquisitions during the quarter and the consolidation of startup firms. It is our second article in a series analysing […]
Halma Fire & Security Business and 2022 Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the fire and security business of Halma plc and the financial results for their Safety Sector, year ending 31 March, announced on 16th June 2022. This analysis is based on financial releases, investor presentations and the 2022 Annual Report. Halma is a group of around 45 life-saving technology companies with FY2022 revenue exceeding £1.5 […]
Building Better Fire Protection with Smart Technology
The destructive relationship between fire and buildings is as old as the history of buildings themselves. Fire protection has been a key reason for the development of new materials, construction methods, and safety protocols since the earliest buildings and each major fire acts as a trigger for innovation and regulation. The response to the Great Fire […]
The Open, Tech Agnostic, Horizontal Future of Building IoT Infrastructure
The Building Internet of Things (BIoT) market is evolving. Where previously, the focus of the market was to deliver the prerequisite technologies in the BIoT hardware stack, such as devices, sensors, and connectivity. Now, we are seeing a transition to more results-based and analytics-driven applications that seek to bring about certain outcomes, be that cost […]
Alarm.com Connected Property Business and Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine Alarm.com, a US provider of physical security, intelligent automation and energy management solutions for the smart home and commercial real estate. This analysis is based on their 2021 and Q1-2022 financial results, 10K Report, investor presentations, M&A and diversification strategy. Alarm.com, founded in 2000, became a public company in June 2015 on Nasdaq under […]
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