As Resideo Technologies prepares to spin off its ADI Global Distribution business into a standalone public company, industry observers are weighing in on what the separation could mean for the security and smart home channels. Industry consultant Kirk MacDowell views the spin-off as a positive for both companies, particularly in terms of operational focus. “ADI can focus 100% on their model of distribution and Resideo can focus on product roadmap and delivery,” he told SecurityInfoWatch. On the service side, MacDowell suggested the separation could actually be beneficial. Whether the move yields competitive advantage or operational strain will largely depend on how each business capitalizes on its independence.