Physical Security
ASSA ABLOY Global Technologies Division & 2023 Financials Examined
June 4th, 2024Hikvision Video Surveillance Business & Financials Examined
May 28th, 2024
$5.5 Billion Invested in Smart Building Startups Since January 2023
The global smart buildings landscape is heavily populated with new entrants, according to our new research, which identified 1,221 startups founded in the last ten years that serve the management and operations phase of commercial real estate. In total 35% of startups have been acquired since 2013, and 6% are closed or inactive. Funding for […]
Comelit Physical Security & Building Automation Business 2024 Examined
In this Research Note, we explore Comelit Group SpA, an Italian manufacturer of physical security systems, highlighting its M&A growth in the last 5 years culminating in its entry last month into the building automation market. Founded in 1956, Comelit specializes in the design and manufacture of video entry, video surveillance, anti-intrusion, home automation, access […]
Salto Systems Access Control Business 2024 Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the Salto Systems business, based on their 2023 revenues, market expansion, product innovation, and a minority investment in an energy savings product for the hospitality sector. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Oiartzun, Spain, Salto Systems is one of the market leaders in electronic locking and access control solutions […]
AI Applications Spreading Across the Smart Buildings Landscape
“The application of artificial intelligence (AI) in smart buildings represents an immense opportunity to transform buildings from automated environments into truly cognitive spaces that continuously optimize themselves. However, mainstream adoption still faces hurdles around trust, complexity, and integrating AI with legacy infrastructure,” explains our latest research. Through extensive analysis, the study maps out 66 distinct […]
What’s Behind the Acquisition of Dedrone by Axon?
This Research Note examines what’s behind the Axon acquisition of Dedrone, a US counter-drone startup. We review the transaction details, explore the previous investment and partnership leading up to the takeover, and highlight Axon’s strategic rationale to invest in robotic security technology. Axon Business Profile Axon Enterprise Inc, formerly TASER International is a US-listed public […]
Mapping the Global Landscape of AI in Commercial Buildings 2024
The artificial intelligence (AI) landscape in commercial buildings is rapidly evolving. Significant growth in the number and size of companies offering AI-enabled products and services in commercial real estate has been growing around the world in recent years. The private sector has seen a sharp rise in AI development and with that, the number of […]
Mapping the Strategic Direction of Nordomatic in Smart Buildings
In this Research Note, we explore the strategic direction of Nordomatic, the leading independent BMS systems integrator in Scandinavia. This Research Note examines the company’s strategic priorities in the smart commercial buildings space. through mapping M&A and investment activity to ascertain the growth ambitions of the business from 2019 to date. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in […]
The Competitive Landscape for AI in Commercial Buildings 2024
Our new research is an in-depth analysis that maps out the global landscape of smart building AI companies, providing a clear picture of the market’s structure, and allowing the reader to assess the maturity and potential of various AI applications and identify vendors shaping the industry. Who are the key players shaping the future of […]
