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Smart Building Protocols Strive for Greater Cybersecurity
June 2nd, 2022#Podcast 12: We Need Open Standards Not “EgoSystems” for True Interoperability!
June 1st, 2022A Digital Native Workforce Will Demand Smarter Workplaces
There are now Millennials over 40 years old. Born between 1981 and 1996, the Millennial Generation now ranges from 26 to 41 years old, making up more than a third of the global labor pool. The discussion around millennials is no longer one of a generation entering the workforce but about the generation that is […]
EU Plan To Reduce Energy Dependence on Russia Benefits Green Buildings
Russia supplies 40% of natural gas consumed in the European Union (EU), including 100% of the gas for six EU members and over 50% for a further six EU nations, representing $400 billion annually. So, when war began between Russia and Ukraine it sparked an energy security crisis in the EU, which has been accused […]
Fagerhult’s Connected Lighting Business and Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the professional and public lighting business of Fagerhult Group, based on their 2021 Annual Report, Q1 2022 financial results, investor presentations, growth strategy and M&A. Fagerhult Group’s history began in 1945 as a family business in Fagerhult, Sweden. Today, this Nasdaq listed manufacturer of professional lighting solutions based in Habo, Sweden, has operations in […]
Standards Vs Ecosystems: The Battle for Interoperability
Our physical world is being colonized by digital technology that seeks to sense, interpret, interface, and augment the human experience. Across the built environment, connected devices promise to feed advanced AI systems with all manner of data on the real world to bring about advanced automation and actionable insight. However, the sheer scale of the […]
Viessmann Group Business and Financials Examined
This Research Note examines Viessmann climate and refrigeration solutions business based on their 2021 financial results, press releases, acquisitions, and divestments. Founded in 1917, Viessmann is a leading global provider of sustainable climate (heating, cooling, water and air quality) and renewable energy solutions. The family-owned company is based in Allendorf, Germany with over 13,000 employees […]
Bravida’s Smart Building Automation Business Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the building automation business of Bravida Holding AB, a 100-year old Swedish company with a vision statement of “bringing buildings to life”. This analysis is based on their 2021 Annual Report, investor presentations, growth strategy and M&A activities. Bravida operates in the Nordic market for technical service and installation of buildings and facilities. Bravida’s core […]
Delta Building Automation Business and 2021 Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine Delta Electronics building automation business, based on their 2021 financial results, investor presentations, growth strategy and M&A. Delta Electronics is a Taiwanese manufacturer specializing in power and thermal management solutions. The group’s 2021 consolidated sales revenues were NT$314,671 million (USD 10.66 billion), an 11% increase as compared to 2020. The group has three reportable […]
Time to put Inefficient Buildings in the Climate Change Spotlight
Within the industry, we talk a lot about the environment-saving potential of smart buildings. How our buildings are responsible for 40% of global energy consumption and 33% of greenhouse gas emissions, and how smart technology can be used to reduce that significant contribution to climate change. However, despite that unparalleled environmental impact, we rarely see […]