Smart buildings
Wattbuy Acquisition Strengthens Schneider Electric’s 2025 Smart Home Strategy
September 11th, 2025Mitsubishi Electric’s $883m Nozomi Networks Acquisition Strengthens OT Security Portfolio
September 10th, 2025Facilio’s Unified Building Operations Strategy: Solid Revenue Growth in 2024
This Research Note examines Facilio, one of 11 startups founded in India gaining traction in the smart buildings space, previously highlighted in our Startups in Smart Buildings Report, published in January 2025. We review their Operations & Maintenance (O&M) platform, disclosed company funding, and unified building operations strategy before providing our own view of this […]
IT Managed Services: The New Blueprint for Smart Building Success in 2025?
Commercial buildings are rapidly becoming software-defined assets. Cloud-based IoT platforms, expanding sensor networks and data-hungry applications are reshaping everything from HVAC and lighting to space utilization and tenant services. This digital shift promises measurable gains in sustainability and efficiency, but it also raises the stakes for networking, cybersecurity and lifecycle operations. What part will IT […]
Build a Smart Building AI Research Agent with Me!
This subscriber-only video tutorial demonstrates how to create practical AI agents that streamline knowledge work in the smart building industry. It is the first in a series of subscriber-only videos that will be published, providing additional depth and value to our existing content. Rather than theoretical concepts, you’ll see three working examples, using Memoori Data […]
Noda’s Strategic Pivot from Infogrid Continues: Comprehensive 2025 Review
This Research Note takes an in-depth look at UK startup Noda’s filing of their 2024 company accounts, released on 30th July 2025, detailing the financial results of Information Grid Ltd. We also comment on strategic decisions made in 2024 and 2025, including a strategic pivot in their software portfolio and headcount reductions. This article updates […]
dormakaba Unveils Big North American Push: CHF 1 Billion Goal by 2028
This Research Note examines one of the top three companies in the global access solutions market, dormakaba. Based on their FY2024/2025 financial results, year ending 30 June 2025, and investor presentation, we summarize their financial highlights and explore their North American growth strategy and business model change for access control products. Previously, we covered their […]
Acquisitions Up, Investment Down: Is there a 2025 Smart Building Startup Reality Check?
Last week’s live stream provided a comprehensive analysis of the smart building startup ecosystem, focusing on investment trends, acquisition activity, and market dynamics for the first half of 2025. The session covered key data insights, market consolidation patterns, and strategic considerations for companies operating in the commercial building technology space. In this research note, you […]
Equans Reports Strong €19.2 Billion Revenue Performance
This Research Note examines Equans, a €19.2 billion business unit of Bouyges group, which offers a wide range of multi-technical services that contribute to increasing the overall performance of buildings. We review their building services portfolio and 2024 revenues before highlighting Equans Digital activities in the smart buildings space. This article updates our previous coverage of […]
Vertiv Enhances IoT Platform with Strategic 2025 Waylay Acquisition
This Research Note examines what’s behind the Vertiv acquisition of Waylay, a Belgian startup offering an IoT orchestration platform. We highlight the transaction details, strategic rationale, Waylay profile, and Vertiv’s product and services portfolio before providing a Memoori view of the technology acquired. Transaction Details and Strategic Rationale In August 2025, Vertiv Holdings, a vendor […]