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SmartVatten’s Growth as a Water Efficiency Tech Provider Explored

March 18th, 2024
Smart Buildings

“Open Sesame” Exploring Alibaba’s Smart Building Approach

February 28th, 2024
Patrizia Strategy Mapping
Smart Buildings

Mapping the Strategic Direction of Patrizia in Smart Buildings & Cities

This Research Note examines the emerging strategic priorities of Patrizia within the buildings and infrastructure 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 5 years. Patrizia is a globally renowned investment group […]

PSIM
Security

The Rise and Fall and Rise of PSIM

Physical security information management (PSIM) has experienced a severely elongated hype-cycle since its first emergence in the mid-2000s, never really able to live up to the huge potential it promised. However, a flurry of activity this month has reinvigorated the discussion around the ambitious security approach. In this research note, we chart the history and […]

IoT Devices Cyber Security Ukraine
Security

How IoT Devices Are Being Hijacked to Drive Crime & Conflict

We are living in an increasingly monitored world. Video surveillance and other IoT devices promise to increase our security but recent cyber attacks remind us that the difference between surveillance and espionage is in the eye of the password holder. In the lead-up to deadly airstrikes in the first week of 2024, Ukraine has accused […]

European Union Net Zero Buildings EPBD
Energy

New EU Deal Targets Buildings Renovations, Rooftop Solar & Net Zero

The European Parliament and European Council reached a provisional agreement this month to further reduce the emissions and energy use of buildings across the EU. A staggering 75% of Europe’s aging building stock is considered energy inefficient and this latest piece of legislation will strengthen the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) across the Union. […]

Energy

Siemens Buildings Business & FY 2023 Financials Examined

In this Research Note, we examine the Buildings business of Siemens, which operates within the Smart Infrastructure (SI) division, based on their Q4 earnings release and investor presentations of 16th November 2023. This article focuses on the latest financial results, revenue mix, recent Building X software/Xcelerator platform announcements and the outlook for FY 2024. Siemens […]

Mapping Future Growth in the Video Surveillance Market
Security

Mapping Future Growth in the Video Surveillance Market

Growth in the global video surveillance market has been tempered in recent years due to the impacts of the pandemic, geopolitical tensions and supply shortages. Total global revenues reached an estimated $30.4 billion in 2022, representing 4.5% growth but significantly lower than the 11.7% growth seen during the 2021 post-pandemic period, according to our research. […]

Biometric Access Control Research
Security

How will Biometric Access Control Impact the Future of Security?

Biometric Access Control has increasingly become a focal point in discussions about secure and efficient identification and authentication. The growing interest has been driven by digital credential trends and the pandemic, as well as ongoing demands for greater security and convenience. Recent advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms are raising the accuracy and […]

video surveillance supply chain
Security

Solving Video Surveillance Supply Chain Issues in 2023

Three and a half years ago the world was only just coming to terms with the COVID-19 pandemic that was sweeping across almost every country. The global crisis shook the business world with industries facing unique challenges and opportunities. For the video surveillance sector, which had been growing steadily, the pandemic years have been turbulent […]

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