VSaaS

This Research Note examines Secom’s strategic acquisition of Singapore-based security systems integrator, Avtel, highlighting the transaction details, strategic rationale, global operations, and reported revenues of the target. We explore Secom’s expansion strategy and comment on its current and previous investments beyond Japan. Transaction Details & Strategic Rationale Secom Co. Ltd. announced on 25th July 2025 […]

This Research Note examines the Milestone Systems acquisition of brighter AI. The Canon-owned provider of video management software announced the purchase of the German startup on 7th April 2025 to augment its anonymization capabilities for image and video data. We highlight the strategic rationale of the acquisition and project Hafnia, Milestone Systems’ R&D program to […]

In this Research Note, we examine Alarm.com, a U.S. provider of physical security, intelligent automation, and energy management solutions for smart homes and commercial real estate. This analysis highlights the growth strategy of the commercial security, international and venture businesses. It is based on Alarm.com’s Q4 Earnings call, 20th February 2025, investor presentations, 2024 10K […]

In this Research Note, we examine Irisity AB, a Swedish provider of AI-powered video analytics solutions. This analysis highlights their financials based on the 2023 Annual Report, the acquisition of Ultinous announced in February 2024, and the subsequent streamlining of group operations. Irisity AB is a public company listed on Nasdaq First North Growth 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. […]

Motorola Solutions achieved record sales in 2022 in both its product segments and all three technology groups. The firm’s total revenue in 2022 reached $9.1 billion, a 12% increase on 2021 figures. While growth came primarily from its radio communications product lines, its video security business has also grown by around $300 million year-over-year and […]

In this Research Note, we examine Irisity AB, a Swedish provider of AI-powered video analytics solutions. This analysis is based on their 2021 Annual Report, investor presentations, acquisitions and growth strategy. Irisity AB is a public company listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market. Founded in 2006, the company serves customers in more than 90 countries with headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden […]