Physical Security
Honeywell Spinoff of Building & Industrial Automation Businesses into New Public Company
February 7th, 2025Consolidation in the Smart Buildings Startups Space 2024
February 4th, 2025Shelly 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 […]
Johnson Controls Building Solutions Business & FY 2024 Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the Johnson Controls building solutions business, based on their 6th November Q4 earnings release, conference call, investor presentation, and reporting financials year ending 30th September 2024. Johnson Controls International plc (JCI), headquartered in Cork, Ireland, positions itself as a pure-play smart buildings player, with a comprehensive building automation, HVAC […]
Milestone Systems VMS Business & 2023 Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the Milestone Systems Video Management Software (VMS) business. This analysis of their 2023 financial highlights, growth strategy, and M&A is based on Canon’s 2023 Results Presentation 30 January 2024, Milestone Systems 2023 Annual Report and Memoori analysis. Milestone Systems Profile Headquartered in Brøndby, Denmark, Milestone Systems A/S is a […]