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The Competitive Landscape for AI in Commercial Buildings 2024
April 15th, 2024#Podcast 28: The ‘Realist Technophile’ Perspective on Smart Buildings!
March 18th, 2024
learnd BMS Integration Business & Growth Strategy Examined
learnd, a UK-based BMS integrator, announced two acquisitions in February 2024 – Ashdown Controls in Ireland and BG Energy Solutions in the UK. This Research Note highlights the buy and build strategy of learnd SE, a Luxembourg public company, since the completion of their SPAC listing in January 2023 and their mission to become the […]
Schneider Electric Smart Buildings Business & Financials 2023 Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the Smart Buildings business of Schneider Electric, based on their 2023 Full Year Results, presentations, Q3 and Q4 earnings calls. Significant partnerships, acquisitions and divestments in the smart buildings space are also highlighted throughout 2023. Schneider Electric Energy Management Division The Buildings end market of Schneider Electric is addressed […]
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 […]
10 Notable Strategic Investments in the Smart Buildings Space in 2023
This Research Note reviews strategic investments in the smart buildings space over the last 12 months. A diverse range of corporate stakeholders – commercial real estate service firms, building owners and operators, vendors of building automation systems and HVAC equipment firms – have continued to fund startups with innovative technology platforms and business models. Investments […]
What’s Behind Schneider Electric’s Move to Divest AutoGrid to Uplight?
This Research Note looks at what’s behind Schneider Electric’s latest move to divest AutoGrid to Uplight, the Boulder, Colorado-based utility software company. We review the history and assess the current state of play behind the transaction. In December 2023, Uplight announced an agreement to acquire AutoGrid, a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) and Distributed Energy Resource […]
Schneider Electric Capital Markets Day 2023: Key Takeaways for Smart Buildings
Schneider Electric hosted its Annual Capital Markets Day for investors and financial analysts, at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on 9th November 2023. This Research Note focuses on the French conglomerate’s perspective of its energy management and automation portfolio in the smart commercial buildings market. Key takeaways are highlighted across its offerings and vertical […]
2 European Startups Targeting Self-Learning Thermostats for Light Commercial Buildings
This Research Note examines 2 European startups targeting smarter self-learning thermostat hardware and software solutions for light commercial and public buildings: vilisto based in Hamburg, Germany and viboo based in Zurich, Switzerland. Vilisto Thermostats Vilisto GmbH, founded in 2016, is the manufacturer of self-learning radiator thermostats for office buildings. The company’s offering focuses on a […]
Daikin Strengthens HVAC Controls Business in North America
In this Research Note, we examine Daikin, the Japanese headquartered air conditioning manufacturer, based on their Integrated Report, year ending 31 March 2023 and the group’s recent strategy in North America to strengthen its HVAC controls support and service business. Daikin Industries Ltd, is the global No. 1 air conditioning manufacturer, with over 96,000 employees, […]
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