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Cisco Spaces Platform Examined 2024
August 21st, 2024Schneider Electric Takes Controlling Stake in IWMS Vendor Planon
July 31st, 2024Is the Power of AI Worth the Power Needs of AI?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is being touted as the solution to almost all the major problems facing our world today, not least climate change. AI promises to drive efficiency in our smart buildings, cities, and grids, it is also expected to reduce energy consumption through the automation of manufacturing and construction. However, the sheer scale of […]
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 […]
#Podcast 28: The ‘Realist Technophile’ Perspective on Smart Buildings!
In our Podcast series “Sh*t You Wish Your Building Did!”, Memoori explores the intersection between technology and commercial buildings through interesting conversations. For Episode 28, we were joined by Zane Mansha from UK Smart Buildings Master System Integrator, Vanti. Zane describes himself as a ‘Realist Technophile’, having a love for technology but grounded in wanting to […]
learnd BMS Integration Business & Growth Strategy Examined
learnd, a UK-based BMS integrator, announced two acquisitions in February 2024 – Ashdown Controls in Ireland and BG Energy Solutions in the UK. This Research Note highlights the buy and build strategy of learnd SE, a Luxembourg public company, since the completion of their SPAC listing in January 2023 and their mission to become the […]
Schneider Electric Smart Buildings Business & Financials 2023 Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the Smart Buildings business of Schneider Electric, based on their 2023 Full Year Results, presentations, Q3 and Q4 earnings calls. Significant partnerships, acquisitions and divestments in the smart buildings space are also highlighted throughout 2023. Schneider Electric Energy Management Division The Buildings end market of Schneider Electric is addressed […]
Zwipe Shifts Focus to Access Control in Major Strategic Pivot
In this Research Note, we examine the Norwegian biometrics specialist, Zwipe and its shift in strategic direction to focus solely on access control, announced on 16th January 2024. This article is based on their webcast presentation, 2022 annual report and selected announcements throughout last year. Founded in 2009, Zwipe AS is a technology supplier of […]
10 Notable Strategic Investments in the Smart Buildings Space in 2023
This Research Note reviews strategic investments in the smart buildings space over the last 12 months. A diverse range of corporate stakeholders – commercial real estate service firms, building owners and operators, vendors of building automation systems and HVAC equipment firms – have continued to fund startups with innovative technology platforms and business models. Investments […]
What’s Behind Schneider Electric’s Move to Divest AutoGrid to Uplight?
This Research Note looks at what’s behind Schneider Electric’s latest move to divest AutoGrid to Uplight, the Boulder, Colorado-based utility software company. We review the history and assess the current state of play behind the transaction. In December 2023, Uplight announced an agreement to acquire AutoGrid, a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) and Distributed Energy Resource […]