What is technology in housing? In many ways, the point of technology is to simplify traditionally complex processes and make them easy for everyone, everywhere, at any time. Technology in housing is about the ease with which people not only find places to live but also the experience of their home. The homes in which…
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045 - May 2015
General Election – Universal credit rolls on
The Conservative’s victory in the General Election and in particular the retention of Iain Duncan Smith as Work and Pensions Secretary should interpreted by housing providers as a clear indication that the widespread roll-out of universal credit is definitely going to happen, despite some misgivings over its technical implementation and its effect on housing providers’…
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CRM options in housing
In order to deliver consistently excellent customer service, the social housing sector is increasingly turning to contact, case and customer management systems. The traditional housing management systems offer varying levels of customer management within or alongside their core functionality. We also have access to purpose-built CRM, systems such as Kana Lagan Enterprise and Microsoft Dynamics…
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Trustmarque recruits Threapleton from Sovereign
As part of its focus on the social housing sector, Trustmarque has appointed James Threapleton as its client director for housing and the public sector. Threapleton joins the company after spending seven years at Sovereign Business Integration Group. Threapleton said, “Trustmarque already works with several housing providers and numerous local authorities. With its track record…
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Places for People’s stock data on the move with PIMSS Data Systems
PIMSS Data System has completed the deployment of iPad Minis running its pimss4tablets software for Places for People’s asset management team to compile stock data while out and about. The adoption of a mobile solution is an attempt by Places for People to reduce the administrative burden and paperwork associated with its stock condition surveys….
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Adactus streamlines purchasing with Invu
Invu has implemented a new purchase order processing (POP) system at Adactus Housing Group, adding to its earlier implementations of an electronic document management system and an automated accounts payable system, both from Invu. The new system is intended to give the housing provider better control of its spending across all departments combined with a…
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