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What’s Behind the Acquisition of Cobalt Robotics by Dean Drako?
This Research Note examines what’s behind the acquisition of Cobalt Robotics by Dean Drako, announced on 4th June 2024. We review the development of Cobalt, the strategic rationale of the acquisition, and the accelerating trend of robotic technologies as a mainstream security solution. Cobalt Robotics Acquisition Founded in 2016 in Fremont, California Cobalt Robotics develops […]
Hikvision Video Surveillance Business & Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the Chinese video surveillance giant, Hikvision (Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd) focusing on their 2023 financial results, 28th April 2024, 2023 Annual Report and Hikvision at a Glance, FY2023. Hikvision is a video surveillance provider founded in 2001 and headquartered in Hangzhou, China. The company employs approximately 40,000 […]
Tracking Cleaning Industry Innovation in Smart Buildings
Few sectors got a bigger boost from the pandemic than the cleaning industry. It felt like one of COVID’s lasting impacts on the world would be an elevated level of hygiene and investment in R&D duly followed by new and established players. Now approaching 2024, we are seeing that investment come to fruition through a […]
ADT Commercial Fire & Security Business & Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the ADT Commercial fire and security business, based on their 2022 Results, investor presentations and strategy throughout 2022, updating our previous analysis. ADT is a US public company providing smart home, commercial security, and solar solutions serving residential, small business, and commercial customers in the United States. Total revenues […]
Hikvision Video Surveillance Business & 2022 Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the Chinese video surveillance giant, Hikvision (Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd) focusing on their 2022 financial results, based on their 2022 Annual Report and analyst reports. This article updates our previous analysis. Hikvision is the world’s largest manufacturer of video surveillance equipment. Established in 2001, the Company was […]
Mapping the Strategic Direction of Siemens in Smart Buildings – Part 1
This Research Note examines the emerging strategic priorities of Siemens in the smart commercial buildings space. We have mapped acquisitions, mergers, strategic partnerships and investment activity to ascertain the Siemens Smart Infrastructure division’s growth by categorizing the various business relationships by technology and investment type over a 3-year period. This article, Part 1 of a 2-part analysis, is intended as […]
Beyond Video Security: Hikvision 2021 Annual Report Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the Chinese video surveillance giant, Hikvision (Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd) focusing on 2021 financial results and the group strategy to broaden its remit beyond its video surveillance business, based on their 2021 Annual Report and Memoori analysis. Hikvision is the world’s largest manufacturer of video surveillance equipment. Established in 2001, the Company was listed […]
SoftBank Bets On Robotic Cleaning in Smart Buildings
It was not that long ago that a significant fall in the Yen was met with open arms by major Japanese companies seeking to be more competitive in the global market. However, when this month began with the currency at a 20-year low, the reaction from Japan’s biggest companies has been decidedly mixed. In recent […]