Smart buildings
Mapping Cushman & Wakefield Strategy in Smart Buildings
November 23rd, 2022Siemens Buildings Business & 2022 Financials Examined
November 22nd, 202285% of All Cyber Crimes Go Unreported
As we continue to drive connected technology into buildings, we are experiencing a steady rise in the number of cyber attacks and a growing concern about the vulnerability of smart buildings. However, as much as 85% of all cyber crimes go unreported, according to the US Department of Justice (DOJ), meaning the scale of the […]
Johnson Controls Business and 2022 Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the Johnson Controls business, based on their Q4 earnings release, conference call, investor presentation and 10K, reporting financials year ending 30th September 2022. Johnson Controls International plc (JCI), headquartered in Cork, Ireland, is a pure-play smart buildings player, serving a wide range of customers in more than 150 countries. They […]
White Paper: How Can Smart Building Technology Become Mainstream?
We have been talking about smart buildings for decades. We have seen smart technology emerge and showcase projects achieve impressive results, however, the vast majority of new and old buildings are still not smart. A new joint white paper by Spaceworx and Memoori asks “why?” and, more importantly, “what can be done about it?” Download […]
Exploring Caverion’s Smart Building Strategy & Public Tender Offer
In this research note we explore the strategic priorities and business activities of Finnish building technology company Caverion, which has been listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki since 2013. In the last month, a consortium led by North Lux Holdco SARL, a vehicle owned and controlled by Bain Capital Private Equity, has proposed a voluntary public […]
Mapping the Strategic Direction of Honeywell in the Smart Buildings Space – Part 2
This Research Note examines the emerging strategic priorities of Honeywell in the smart commercial buildings space. We have mapped M&A, divestments, strategic partnerships and investment activity to ascertain the growth ambitions of the company, by categorizing the various business relationships by technology and investment type over a 3-year period. This article, Part 2 of a 2-part analysis (Part 1 […]
Smart Buildings & Cities Demand an Electric Power Revolution!
The adoption of smart buildings and cities continues to grow around the world to increase energy efficiency and human-centric benefits while reducing our negative impact on the environment. However, as smart technology continues to proliferate it has become clear that our current electrical system was not designed for this modern world. From IoT devices to […]
Mapping the Strategic Direction of Honeywell in the Smart Buildings Space – Part 1
This Research Note examines the emerging strategic priorities of Honeywell in the smart commercial buildings space. We have mapped M&A, divestments, strategic partnerships and investment activity to ascertain the growth ambitions of the company, 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 […]
Hidden Cyber Vulnerabilities Threaten Smart Building Security
How can cyber security teams secure a smart building without first knowing what devices, systems, and connections are active in the building? That is the quandary facing building owners and managers as smart devices proliferate across their facilities, leaving a large and growing attack surface undefended. Those responsible for cyber security have to map entire networks […]