Physical Security
Carrier Portfolio Transformation: Exit of Commercial & Residential Fire Businesses
August 16th, 2024Mobotix Video Security Business & 2023 Financials Examined
August 7th, 2024What’s Behind Bosch Building Technologies’ Acquisition of DMS AG?
This Research Note examines what’s behind Bosch Building Technologies’ acquisition of DMS AG, a German systems integrator for building and factory automation. We profile the acquired company and highlight the strategic rationale of the transaction, the growth strategy of Bosch Building Technologies division, and its divestment plans. DMS AG Profile Founded in 1981, DMS Digitale […]
Consolidation in the Critical Event Management & Mass Notification Software Market
This Research Note examines the flurry of consolidation activity in the critical event management software market announced in July 2024. We are seeing both corporate buyers in the physical security sector and private equity firms augmenting their portfolios with software that helps businesses anticipate, prepare for and efficiently respond to incidents. The latest transaction announced […]
Halma Fire Safety Businesses & 2024 Financials Examined
This Research Note examines the fire detection and suppression businesses of Halma plc, part of the Safety Sector of the UK public company. This analysis is based on financial releases, investor presentations, year ending 31 March 2024, announced on 13th June 2024, and Memoori analysis of the major companies and estimated revenue mix of the […]
Gorilla Technology Group Business & 2023 Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine Gorilla Technology Group, the London, UK-headquartered security convergence business, based on their 2023 financial results, Annual Report, and investor presentation, June 2024. The Gorilla Technology IPO, was completed in July 2022, through a SPAC merger with dedicated “blank check company” Global SPAC Partners Co. Gorilla Technology Group Inc. (Nasdaq: […]
Irisity Video Analytics Business 2024 Examined
In this Research Note, we examine Irisity AB, a Swedish provider of AI-powered video analytics solutions. This analysis highlights their financials based on the 2023 Annual Report, the acquisition of Ultinous announced in February 2024, and the subsequent streamlining of group operations. Irisity AB is a public company listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market. […]
What’s Behind the Sale of Johnson Controls Air Distribution Business?
Johnson Controls has announced plans to sell its Air Distribution Technologies business, which it acquired in 2014 for $1.6 billion, for an undisclosed amount to Los Angeles private equity firm Truelink Capital. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2024 and marks another step in a broad transformation of the pure-play […]
Axis Communications Video Surveillance Business & 2023 Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the Axis Communications video surveillance business. This analysis is based on Canon’s 2023 Results Presentation 30 January 2024, Axis Communications 2023 Sustainability Report, 22 May 2024, and Memoori analysis. Founded in 1984 with headquarters in Lund, Sweden, Axis Communications offers products and services for video surveillance and analytics, access […]
Who Are the Smart Building Startups Gaining Traction in 2024?
While funding levels are a good measure of a startup’s potential, growth may be the best measure of a startup’s success. That is the focus of our latest research study, which identifies and explores the 100 smart building startups we believe have gained the most growth traction in the past year. The global smart buildings […]