Big data is big news. Over recent years, the housing sector has fallen head over heels for data, citing its potential to help transform both organisations and communities. If we are to believe the hype, then big data is the answer to a wide range of problems, from welfare reform to fuel poverty. The birth…
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General News
Cygnus Resourcing targets housing recruitment
WR Group has created a new division, Cygnus Resourcing, to offer recruitment services within the social housing sector. Jay Cholewinski, managing director, WR Group, said, “Our solutions were originally designed for customers in the private sector, meeting their need for effective and efficient recruitment solutions that targeted and found the best talent available. As the…
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DtL Creative makes new appointment
Nick Fraser from The Project Lead is joining DtL Creative as an associate consultant, with the aim of widening the company’s engagements in social housing. Fraser has spent many years working not only for housing IT suppliers but also for housing providers, often at a board level.
Southern IT Forum goes in-depth
The Southern IT Forum has recently formed a new sub-group of members who are interested in more in-depth technology reviews. The inaugural ‘technology day’ was arranged by Rob Fletcher, head of ICT at Greensquare, and was hosted by Microsoft at its offices in Reading. During the day, the group received presentations from Microsoft’s James Thompson…
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Death of SDS founder David Shelton
We are sad to report the death of David Shelton, the founder and chairman of Shelton Development Services (SDS), at the age of 66. Shelton started SDS from a spare bedroom in 1994, helping property developers and housing providers with land acquisition, financial viability, and legal and planning issues. He created the development appraisal software…
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Häfele helps Heroes in Housing project
Häfele UK has donated much-needed materials for a charity housing project for ex-service personnel in Manchester. The storage solutions expert donated essential fixtures and fittings for a number of bespoke shelving units, which featured in the BBC One programme ‘DIY SOS: The Big Build Veterans’ Special’ in October. This was part of a BBC project…
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