Sanctuary Group’s digital communities programme has been launched to teach residents the benefits of digital technology and is opening up a world of new learning opportunities for residents across the country. The national programme has already helped 300 residents in more than 40 schemes by providing access to the internet and computer equipment, as well…
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Digital log books for Birmingham tenants
Birmingham City Council is transforming the way it delivers services to new tenants as part of its approach to get people ready for the introduction of the government’s welfare changes and the accompanying digital-by-default agenda. The first objective was to ‘channel shift’ people from face-to-face meetings and telephone calls to online using a digital-by-default approach…
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First Wessex’s low-cost computers & free web access
First Wessex Housing is working with local partners in Hampshire to address the digital divide by giving people low cost computers to buy, free in-store internet access, and providing job seekers with work experience and volunteering opportunities. The Aldershot-based TechStart project, supported by Rushmoor Borough Council, Rushmoor Schools Plus, Job Centre Plus and Future World…
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Timico launches pay-as-you-go DR service
Timico has launched a new disaster recovery as a service (DRaaS) offering a pay-as-you-go alternative to traditional disaster recovery plans involving duplicated IT equipment and difficulties in testing the efficacy of the plans. Timico’s new DRaaS solution enables regular testing with no disruption to the production environment and includes a fully-documented annual test as standard….
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Easynet recruits public-sector expert from Vodafone
Easynet Global Services has appointed Simon Holmyard as head of its public sector services, from Vodafone where he was head of public services network strategy. In his new role, Holmyard is expected to leverage the combined product portfolio and expertise of Easynet and MDNX, after MDNX bought Easynet in December 2013. He said, “Our public…
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First Choice Homes signs with ANS and Metronet
Infrastructure and managed service specialist ANS and internet connectivity provider Metronet have been chosen by First Choice Homes Oldham to implement a completely new IT infrastructure. The multi-year contract is reported to be worth over £1 million for ANS and around £200,000 for Metronet. The contract will support FCHO’S strategy of providing online customer self-service…
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