Smart buildings

In this Research Note, we examine Canadian startup FacilityOS and its recent strategic decision to rebrand from iLobby and acquire SCLogic, announced on 4th March 2025. FacilityOS Profile Founded in 2013 and based in North York, Ontario, Canada, iLobby started out as a visitor management platform that helped enterprise companies track, manage, and monitor visitors, […]

“I always say ‘tariffs’ is the most beautiful word to me in the dictionary,” said US President Donald Trump on numerous occasions. Barely three months into his second term as president, Trump may have made more tariff changes than any period in modern US history. Today, on “Liberation Day”, Trump is set to make a […]

This Research Note examines the wireless IoT business of LumenRadio AB, a Swedish public company listed on Nasdaq First North Growth market. We focus on the company’s 2024 financial highlights and business segment results, based on their Year-End Report 2024, published 26th February 2025. We previously covered the company IPO in 2022, and 2023 financial […]

Open standards are critical for IoT adoption in modern commercial real estate, by ensuring that diverse devices and systems can work together, open standards lay the foundation for smart building development. Without open standards, devices operate in silos, making integration more complex, but open standards eliminate these barriers by providing a shared framework for communication […]

This Research Note takes an in-depth look at UK/US startup Noda’s filing of their 2023 accounts, released on 24th March 2025, detailing the financial results of Information Grid Ltd. We also comment on subsequent events in 2024 and 2025, including headcount reductions, transaction details of the Buildings IoT acquisition, rebranding and total disclosed funding. This […]

This Research Note explores the building integrated carbon capture business of Soletair Power, a Finnish startup founded in 2016. We examine how their Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology works and highlight their funding, strategic investors, and partnerships before commenting on the competitive landscape. Soletair Power Profile Soletair Power Company Profile, September 2024 Direct air capture […]

In this Research Note, we examine Ameresco’s energy services business based on their Q4 2024 results published on 27th February 2025, presentations, and 10K Report. We highlight their business segments, revenue mix, divestments and acquisitions. Ameresco Profile Founded in 2000, Ameresco, Inc. is a US energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers reduce costs, enhance […]

“IoT deployments in smart commercial buildings continue to gain momentum, driven by regulatory compliance, energy efficiency mandates, and the push for enhanced operational performance,” explains our latest smart building research. “Organizations are investing in IoT hardware to optimize building functions, improve tenant experiences, and lower long-term costs. However, implementation costs remain a critical consideration.” IoT […]