Smart buildings
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Net Zero Buildings Explored: The Exploratorium, San Francisco
Originally founded by famed particle physicist Frank Oppenheimer in 1969, San Francisco’s Exploratorium moved to Pier 15, its current location, in 2013 and set a target of becoming the world’s biggest net zero carbon museum. 10-years later the 220,000-square foot attraction achieved its goal, which it hopes will inspire others around the world. The Exploratorium […]

Mapping the Strategic Direction of Bosch Energy & Building Technology in Smart Buildings 2024
This Research Note examines the emerging strategic priorities of Bosch Energy & Building Technology (EBT) sector in the smart buildings space. The EBT businesses comprise Building Technologies, Home Comfort (formerly Thermotechnology), and Bosch Global Service Solutions divisions. We have mapped acquisitions, divestments, strategic partnerships, and investment activity to ascertain the growth ambitions of the business […]

Australian Building Analytics Startup CIM Environmental Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the Australian building analytics startup, CIM Environmental Pty Ltd., founded in Sydney, Australia in 2013. We identified CIM as one of 100 startups gaining traction in our latest Landscape of Smart Building Startups Report June 2024. CIM Value Proposition At the center of CIM’s proposition is the PEAK Platform […]

Infogrid Company Financials & Acquisition of Buildings IOT Examined
This Research Note takes an in-depth look at UK startup Infogrid’s acquisition of Buildings IOT technology, announced on 21st August, and their filing of 2022 company accounts. We review Infogrid’s 2022 financial highlights and the turbulent history of the startup before examining the Buildings IOT technology acquisition. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in London, UK, […]

How Do AI & Policy Impact Building Energy Use & Emissions?
In this research note, we take an in-depth look at a new study published in Nature Journal that evaluates Artificial Intelligence’s (AI) potential for reducing energy consumption and emissions in the building sector, alongside energy policy and technology development, to model AI’s impact in various scenarios. Based on the assumption that AI can reduce cost […]

Cisco Spaces Platform Examined 2024
This Research Note examines Cisco Spaces, formerly known as DNA Spaces, a cloud-based platform that leverages Cisco network infrastructure and collaboration devices to provide occupancy analytics and indoor location intelligence for building operations. Cisco Spaces Value Proposition By utilizing infrastructure such as Cisco Meraki, Webex, and Catalyst hardware, enterprises can make buildings smarter, at a […]

What’s Behind the Acquisition of NFS Technology by Korbyt?
This Research Note examines what’s behind Korbyt’s latest move to acquire NFS Technology. We review the deal in the context of the workplace experience and resource scheduling software sectors, highlighting the strategic rationale for the acquisition and assessing the market trends and consolidation in the overall workplace technology market. Korbyt Korbyt is a Texas-based SaaS […]

Carrier Portfolio Transformation: Exit of Commercial & Residential Fire Businesses
This Research Note reviews Carrier’s announcement to divest its commercial and residential fire business to an affiliate of Lone Star Funds for an enterprise value of $3 Billion. This transaction is part of a series of divestments, brought about by the acquisition of Viessmann Climate Solutions. The state of play of Carrier’s portfolio transformation activities […]