Strategic Partnership
Neuron Digital Gains Momentum in Meeting Hong Kong’s Building Digitalization Demand
March 27th, 2024Schneider Electric Smart Buildings Business & Financials 2023 Examined
February 22nd, 2024Honeywell Building Technologies Business & Financials 2023 Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the Building Technologies business of Honeywell (HBT) based on their 2023 10K Report, investor presentations and commentary from their Q4 investor call. The strategic rationale for the Carrier Access Solutions acquisition is further discussed and significant investments and partnerships by HBT throughout the year are highlighted. Honeywell Products & […]
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 […]
Trane Technologies Commercial HVAC Business 2023 Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the 2023 business and financials of Trane Technologies, based on their full-year results announced on 1st February 2024, their 2023 10K Report and other announcements. Acquisitions, strategic investments and partnerships in the last 12 months are also highlighted. Since becoming a public company in 2020, Trane Technologies has positioned […]
Signify Lighting Business and Financials 2023 Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the lighting business of Signify, based on their 2023 annual results announced on 26th January 2024, investor presentations and connected lighting technology-related activities throughout the last 12 months. This is an update on our previous coverage of Signify last year. Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), headquartered in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, is […]
Security Applications Drive Growth for Indoor Mapping Market
Indoor mapping and location analytics or real-time location systems (RTLS) are a set of technologies that enable the location of people and objects within buildings using a range of indoor positioning technologies. While designed for a variety of applications, including visitor or meeting room wayfinding and maintenance support, the technology’s various safety and security features […]
Zwipe Shifts Focus to Access Control in Major Strategic Pivot
In this Research Note, we examine the Norwegian biometrics specialist, Zwipe and its shift in strategic direction to focus solely on access control, announced on 16th January 2024. This article is based on their webcast presentation, 2022 annual report and selected announcements throughout last year. Founded in 2009, Zwipe AS is a technology supplier of […]
Semiconductor Partnerships Signal Growing Maturity of Smart Building Market
“It was not so very long ago that people thought semiconductors were part-time orchestra leaders and that microchips were very small snack foods,” said US politician Geraldine Ferraro in the 1980s about a technology that has gone on to revolutionize the world. Semiconductors are so essential for the creation of computers, phones, vehicles, and almost […]
What’s Behind the HqO Decision to Acquire Symbiosy Smart Office Platform?
This Research Note examines what’s behind HqO’s decision to acquire the Symbiosy platform from HB Reavis. We review the deal in the context of HqO’s tenant experience and workplace management strategy and assess their strategic partnerships and investments in the last two years. HqO Profile Founded in 2018, Boston, US-based HqO offers a Real Estate […]