A new Microsoft Power App from Orbit Group to transform the management of utility meter readings for all housing providers’ homes has won a Microsoft UK competition. Orbit is now working with Infinity Group to develop the app. Once completed, the Utilities Manager App will be available on Microsoft App Source for all housing providers…
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Securing IT – Cyber security in housing
Cyber-attacks are a major threat for any business and housing providers aren’t immune. The pandemic has forced almost all housing providers to rely more heavily on digital services to carry out their operations, but this has also enhanced their vulnerability. Email-phishing attacks alone saw a seven-fold surge during the pandemic, demonstrating the growing danger of…
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Culture in the post-pandemic workplace
The importance of culture and the softer, people management skills have never been more in the spotlight than they are now. From my position as people and strategy director at Orbit, that’s a good thing, and the silver lining to our current situation. But will companies continue this approach as we exit the pandemic? I’d…
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Orbit’s augmented reality tours
Orbit Group has launched a new augmented reality digital safety tour, providing tenants with the very latest fire safety advice. The augmented reality software has been sponsored by Orbit and developed by Firemark Education. The result is an interactive digital safety tour which takes the viewer through a virtual home, identifying the potential hazards and…
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Reserve your place at Resilient Innovation 2020
We’ll be hosting our first fully digital event, Resilient Innovation 2020, next month on 22nd September. Sponsored by BT and Aareon, this focused event has been designed to ensure that you come away with new strategies and solutions for building both an innovative and resilient housing provider. Speakers and presentations confirmed so far include: Coastline…
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Resilient Innovation 2020 – register now
Registration is now open for Housing Technology and BT’s online event, Resilient Innovation 2020, on 22nd September 2020. Instead of our annual visit to the BT Tower in London, we’re going digital for the first time which means that more of you can join us from the comfort of your own desk. Registering will give…
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