James McHale
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March 27th, 2024Live Event: Laying the Data Foundations for Artificial Intelligence!
Join us for a FREE live stream event on April 4th (1000 Paris | 0900 London | 1300 Dubai | 1700 Singapore) with David Blanch from Bitpool discussing their approach to leveraging the power of artificial intelligence on building performance software. Regardless of the buzz around generative AI and its impact on smart building technology, […]
Assemblin Caverion Merger: Key Takeaways for Smart Buildings Business
In this Research Note, we examine the recent Triton announcement of a merger between its portfolio companies, Assemblin and Caverion to create a Northern European technical building installation and services group “providing the most comprehensive and cutting-edge solutions across the full lifecycle of the built environment”. We highlight the strategic rationale of the Caverion acquisition, […]
Aukett Swanke Expands Further into Smart Buildings with Vanti Acquisition
UK architecture and design firm Aukett Swanke, announced yesterday that it had acquired certain assets of recently liquidated RTS via its subsidiary, the Torpedo Factory Group (TFG). Founded in 2006, RTS is a UK-based master system integrator and smart building software provider for commercial real estate, trading as Vanti. TFG has paid £37,000 ($47,000) for […]
Evolv Technology Weapons Detection Business & 2023 Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine Evolv Technology, a US public company providing AI-based weapons detection for security screening. This article covers the firm’s 2023 financial results, partners, vertical market approach, and US government investigations. It is based on Evolv’s Q4 Earnings Release, Presentation, 2023 10K Report, filed on 29th February 2024 and our analysis. […]
Priva’s Building Automation Business 2024 Examined
In this Research Note, we examine Priva, the Dutch company that develops hardware, software and services in the field of climate control, energy saving and optimal reuse of water. Target markets are horticulture, indoor and city farming, and commercial buildings such as offices, retail, hotels and hospitals. We review the partnerships and investments made by […]
The Expanding Role of Artificial Intelligence in Smart Building Applications
The application of artificial intelligence (AI) in smart buildings represents an immense opportunity to transform buildings from automated environments into intelligent spaces that continuously optimize themselves. However, mainstream adoption still faces hurdles around trust, complexity, and integrating artificial intelligence with legacy infrastructure. Our latest study explores the current and future artificial intelligence applications in smart […]
SmartVatten’s Growth as a Water Efficiency Tech Provider Explored
This Research Note examines Smartvatten, a Finnish specialist in water efficiency technology in Northern Europe which currently monitors, measures, and analyzes the water consumption of 7,500 companies in more than 20,000 properties and 200,000 apartments in 36 countries. Established in 2013, Smartvatten, formerly known as Envera, has grown from a small Finnish company providing energy […]
#Podcast 28: The ‘Realist Technophile’ Perspective on Smart Buildings!
In our Podcast series “Sh*t You Wish Your Building Did!”, Memoori explores the intersection between technology and commercial buildings through interesting conversations. For Episode 28, we were joined by Zane Mansha from UK Smart Buildings Master System Integrator, Vanti. Zane describes himself as a ‘Realist Technophile’, having a love for technology but grounded in wanting to […]