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Mergers and Acquisitions
Somfy Acquires MyFox and Okidokeys; Launches Three Smart Home Hubs for DIY
Somfy recommits to home-automation business with acquisition of MyFox (New Somfy Protect at CES 2017) and Okidokeys, plus the launch of three new smart-home hubs, including Tahoma remake.
Dec 29, 2016
Kramer Electronics Acquires Home Automation Provider iRule
Israel-based Kramer, a giant provider of audio/video distribution systems for commercial venues, has acquired iRule, developer of popular home automation software for DIYs and pros.
Dec 27, 2016
IoT Loose Ends: Alarm.com, Icontrol, Comcast, Vivint, Qolsys, FTC and the Smart-Home Landscape
FTC scrutinizes acquisition of Icontrol by Alarm.com and Comcast; Vivint Smart Home cries foul; Who knew Alarm.com owned Zendo and a chunk of Qolsys?; and who are the IoT competitors these days?
Dec 27, 2016
SnapAV Acquires Autonomic
SnapAV is on a tear, acquiring four companies in one year to dominate the home-technology integration channel. Autonomic puts Snap in the high-performance multiroom audio business.
Dec 07, 2016
Leviton Acquires ConTech Lighting for Sustainability, High Performance
The ConTech acquisition represents Leviton's growth in the lighting category and suggests a heightened awareness of sustainable lighting and energy management.
Dec 05, 2016
SnapAV Acquires Visualint, Rising Star in Video Analytics for Surveillance & Smart Home
SnapAV adds video analytics to CCTV/surveillance cameras and NVRs through acquisition of Visualint, up-and-coming player in the home automation and security channels.