There is one relatively simple but nevertheless essential ingredient missing from most digital transformation programmes. Without it they will fail or at the very least fall far short of their goals. Leadership and culture change are, of course, essential to success but these aren’t enough without this missing ingredient. This ingredient, which is overlooked far…
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iO Associates’ fixed-price transformation projects
iO Associates has launched a fixed-price, full project delivery service covering all aspect of housing providers’ business and technology transformation projects, from inception through to realisation, underpinned by an immediate return on investment. The company’s fixed-price model covers three stages, spanning an initial consultative phase, followed by staffing and project delivery, and concluding with end-user…
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Digital transformation in housing
Housing Technology asked digital transformation experts from 8×8, FLS – Fast Lean Smart, NEC Software Solutions, Pay360, Plentific, Sysmax and VerseOne about their definitions of digital transformation, why housing providers should do it, the mistakes to avoid and how to get it right. What is digital transformation? Trevor Hampton, director of housing solutions, NEC Software Solutions, said,…
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MRI Social Housing – Three years later…
Three years after MRI Software bought Orchard Systems, Castleton Technology and Housing Partners, Housing Technology interviewed Deborah Matthews, the company’s managing director of social housing. What have been the biggest changes at MRI Software over the past three years? Since MRI’s acquisitions all took place in a single year, we initially needed time to consider…
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Maximise collections and minimise arrears
Given the current economic environment, it’s not surprising that rent arrears are increasing and taking their toll on housing providers’ income. Keeping people in their homes is a key priority for housing providers. Tenancies that go the distance provide the perfect win-win situation. They are better for the wellbeing of residents and maintain a steady…
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Can cloud help with net-zero goals?
According to the World Economic Forum, digital technologies could deliver up to 20 per cent of the International Energy Agency’s 2050 net-zero emissions target. With the Climate Change Committee assessing that local authorities will struggle to deliver on their net-zero ambitions, we’ve looked at how cloud software could help. Digital technology is the powerhouse behind…
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