Kirklees Neighbourhood Housing has teamed up with Montal Computer Services to install a communal internet connection and terminal-based computer. With support from the Citizens Online ‘Get IT Together’ project and the council, they are running weekly training sessions to help residents learn the basics of using a computer and browsing the internet. Volunteer trainers are…
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Regenda promotes digital inclusion for older residents
Regenda Group is helping elderly residents in its sheltered schemes to learn how to access the web and email through a new online service which lets them use the internet safely from the comfort of their communal lounges. Known as MyLinqs, the simple and secure web-based TV system has been specially developed for older people,…
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Is your business social?
Is your organisation embracing digital service delivery and the benefits on offer from a business model that is open, transparent and collaborative? This article builds on my presentation at the Housing Technology 2013 conference in February, titled ‘Social business: the role of technology as an enabler to drive business transformation’, and looks at the IT…
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Are you ready for universal credit?
With universal credit high on everyone’s agenda and as a continuation of the article in the September issue, Housing Technology interviewed representatives from MET, Montal Computer Services, Netcall, Online Centres Foundation, Paragon Community Housing Group and Sovereign Business Integration Group to find out their views on how welfare reform will affect housing providers. Preparing for…
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Business alignment and performance
Sir Clive Woodward OBE, Rugby World Cup Winner and Team GB’s Director of Sport for the London Olympics, gave the keynote address at this year’s Housing Technology conference last month. He revolutionised the way rugby was coached and played, and he is famous for his grave attention to detail and for planning the personal development…
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Component accounting on demand from Real Asset Management
Real Asset Management has just launched a subscription-based version of its component accounting system for SORP and IFRS compliance within smaller housing providers. RAM’s Series4000 On-Demand is aimed primarily at housing providers still using spreadsheets or an older, inflexible asset module. The software is available via a monthly subscription to reduce capital expenditure. Karen Conneely,…
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