Bluesky has developed a thermal mapping service which lets housing providers check on heat loss from their properties over the internet or via integration with their geographic information systems. Bluesky thermal maps reveal property ‘hot-spots’ using a colour-coded temperature map. Matched to Ordnance Survey maps and address records, visitors to a website can simply type…
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GeoSolveIT maps success for City South Manchester
City South Manchester, which manages 4500 properties around Manchester, has contracted with GeoSolveIT, a specialist GIS consultancy, for the provision of geographic reporting tools. Dave Power, chief executive, City South Manchester, said, “We were only set up in June 2008, but we recognised that geographic information would be a vital dimension to help us understand…
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‘Pay as you grow’ from InTechnology
InTechnology has launched ‘pay as you grow’ managed IT services for the housing sector. The company has extended its traditional connectivity and managed backup services to include a hosted VoIP solution, Unity IP Voice, and its new Push to Experience (PTX – see below) mobile service to protect workers at risk. With its ‘pay as…
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The future of housing management systems
Housing Technology ran a series of exclusive interviews with the leading suppliers of housing management systems to gain a unique insight into their perceptions of the market, how market trends will affect housing management systems, differences between the suppliers and their thoughts on choosing the right housing managemeny system. There are a number of trends…
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Sheffield City Council’s £200m deal with Capita
Capita has been selected as Sheffield City Council’s preferred bidder to deliver business transformation for the entire Sheffield community, including housing. The contract is thought to be worth around £200m over seven years, with the option to extend it by three further two-year periods. Capita is expected to deliver a range of services including ICT,…
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Short notice of new customers for Clearview
Tor Homes, Croydon Churches, Peabody Trust and Housing Hartlepool have recently signed with Clearview Systems in order to streamline their strategic and performance planning frameworks. Their decisions were based on their need to be always ready for Short Notice inspections from the Audit Commission.
