Smart buildings
Distech Controls Expands Data Center Offering with $675M Buy
October 27th, 2026CBRE $610M Onnec Buy Supercharges Data Center Strategy
October 26th, 2026
Acuity Intelligent Spaces FY2026: Strong 17% Q4 Growth
This Research Note examines the fiscal 2026 results for Acuity Intelligent Spaces, the smart building division of Acuity Inc., for the year ending August 31, 2026. Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS) grew sales 44.8% and operating profit 145% in fiscal 2026, but most of that jump reflects a full year of QSC. On a like-for-like basis, […]
1KOMMA5° Raises the Stakes: €100M AI Push for 2027
This Research Note examines the development of 1KOMMA5°, a German startup addressing the purchase and installation of decentralized energy systems enabling millions of private and commercial customers in Europe and Australia to switch from fossil fuels to the cheapest and cleanest electricity. With expected revenues of $750 million in 2026, the company is one of […]
Pavegen Insolvency 2026: The Costly Truth of Smart Building Hardware
This Research Note examines Pavegen Systems Ltd, the UK smart flooring startup, which declared insolvency and entered administration on 30th September 2026. We explore the company’s technology offerings and external fundraising initiatives before providing our assessment of the company’s downfall. This article is based on Pavegen’s July 2025 investor presentation, our July 2025 Research Note, […]
Smartvatten Hits €21M Revenue Saving 2.4M m³ of Water
This Research Note examines Smartvatten, a Finnish specialist in water efficiency technology and expertise in Northern Europe. We highlight key data in building deployments, 2025 revenues and water saved through remote water monitoring, current strategy, platform upgrade and major deployments. This article updates our previous coverage of the company in March 2024 and October 2025. […]
Zumtobel Profits Halve in 3 Years: Can a New CEO Fix It in 2026?
This Research Note covers Zumtobel, the Austrian-listed lighting group. It looks at the group’s results for the financial year to April 30, 2026, first-quarter trading for 2026/27, and its smart building strategy. That strategy includes new open standards work with Fagerhult and a run of partnerships with building technology vendors. This note updates our coverage […]
akenza Acquired by VEGA: Behind the 2026 IoT Deal
This Research Note examines the acquisition of the Swiss smart buildings IoT platform company, akenza AG by VEGA Grieshaber KG, a German manufacturer of industrial measurement technology. VEGA Profile Since 1959, VEGA Grieshaber KG has been developing and producing technology for level and pressure measurement for industrial process automation. VEGA’s measurement solutions are used in […]
IMI’s €63m Deal Targets Underserved Mid-Sized Buildings
This Research Note examines the acquisition of Italian building automation specialist iSMA CONTROLLI by IMI plc, the UK-listed engineering group. We explore the transaction details, strategic rationale, the target company profile and IMI’s Climate Control sector, before commenting on the deal. Transaction Details IMI plc announced on 7th October 2026 that it has agreed to […]
Disruptive Technologies Sold for $130M: What’s Behind the Deal?
This Research Note examines the acquisition of Disruptive Technologies announced by Digi International, a US provider of IoT connectivity products, solutions and services. We highlight the transaction details and strategic rationale for the acquisition, before exploring the current business segments of Digi International and commenting on our view of the deal. Transaction Details A definitive […]
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