A software engineer from Flagship Group has won one of Microsoft’s exclusive ‘most valuable professional’ (MVP) awards for developer technologies in recognition of his exceptional technical community leadership. Flagship’s Chris Sainty won the award based on his work on Microsoft’s Blazor product. He became interested in the product when it was a prototype and has…
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Net-zero or zero-net?
Net-zero greenhouse gases by 2050? To my mind, that sounds like a very reasonable and important target and it seems like the government is actually taking action for once. Most of us would probably agree that we should do whatever it takes to ensure our planet is a healthy and pleasant place to live. It’s…
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Take back control of your information
Alongside their main task of providing thousands of affordable homes to tenants across the country, housing providers also have responsibility for maintaining the safety and habitability of each property in their portfolio. Every single property managed needs a valid gas and electricity certificate, as well as risk assessments and other safety documentation. The information is…
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Homes England appoints chief digital officer
Homes England, the government’s national housing agency, has made an appointment to its newly-created role of chief digital and technology officer. Brian McIntyre joins Homes England from the Atkins design and engineering consultancy where he has held several leadership and strategic roles over the last nine years, including head of digital advisory and chief technologist…
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Intechnology joins government innovation programme
Intechnology has won a place on the government’s Spark programme, set up to enable the widespread adoption of innovative and emerging technologies to transform UK public services. Spark is an initiative from the government’s Crown Commercial Service, which supports the public sector to achieve maximum commercial value when procuring common goods and services. Intechnology joined…
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Epping Forest Council appoints Itica for its ICT strategy
IT consultancy Itica has secured several new projects with Epping Forest District Council including a comprehensive review of the council’s corporate technology strategy and the procurement of software to support its housing, asset management and repairs functions. The consultancy is also advising on the development of a new networking and telecoms strategy.
