The here and now There is now much evidence globally that the spotlight has begun to shine more brightly on local digital transformation programmes. This may be due to the search for certainty and assurance regarding what has been delivered so far, and whether a full digital programme will help organisations survive as we emerge…
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Totalmobile acquires Lone Worker Solutions and Software Enterprises
Totalmobile has bought Lone Worker Solutions and Software Enterprises (known as Global Rostering System) to extend the company’s end-to-end suite of field service management software. The lone worker technology provided by LWS is currently being used by over 70,000 field-based workers. LWS provides access to safety alerts, status updates and geospatial information to support staff…
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Effective IT risk management in housing
For many people, the first things that come to mind when thinking about IT risk are cyber security, disaster recovery and GDPR. However, there are many more areas to consider to effectively predict and mitigate issues relating to technology and data security. David Edge, solutions manager at Central Networks and Technologies, shares his thoughts on…
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Just keep typing…
Having just been sent top-of-the-range mechanical keyboards from Cherry, the Housing Technology editorial team are now surprise converts to what might be termed ‘proper’ keyboards. While the humble keyboard is unlikely to ever feature on any housing provider’s list of productivity tools or be part of any digital transformation project, the productivity gains arising from…
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The future of data in housing
Data, when put to good use, can completely revolutionise the way a housing provider works. At Yorkshire Housing, we’re capturing and using data in new ways to transform our organisation from one that is reactive to one that is proactive. I started my career in the manufacturing sector where one of my first projects was…
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MIS Group pledges £20,000 to UK foodbanks
Over a ten-week period, MIS Group has pledged to donate £20,000 in total to twenty UK foodbanks nominated by the public. The campaign, which it has called Food for All will see the company donate £2,000 each week (two charities per week) across the ten weeks to foodbanks up and down the UK in a…
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