This issue has a strong focus on the subject of big data (see the feature on page), but as the article mentions, big data should really be seen as part of the bigger picture around digital convergence. If you haven’t come across the acronym SMAC yet, you certainly will soon. SMAC covers social, mobile, analytics…
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General News
Welfare reform and BYOD
Sir – Reading last month’s feature on the ‘bring your own device’ (BYOD) revolution, it’s clear that the trend is here to stay. And while it has many benefits, such as convenience and flexibility to name just two, it’s also important for employers not to let their staff get carried away without first implementing adequate…
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Getting a grip on data
Sir – The issue of data collection and data use for housing providers isn’t a new one, but in light of the welfare reforms, not having a sound grasp on data could have a greater impact than before. It could also inhibit preventative measures being put in place that would not only protect tenants but…
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Big data in housing
Data collection has been a general practice for most companies ever since the first customers agreed to pass on their names and addresses with a purchase. This information was then stored in a database and used primarily to keep track of operations or forecast needs. Today, both the sources and volume of the data collected…
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Big data – Time to pool our resources?
It’s time the housing sector raised its game on data, creating its own shared big data resource, pooling data resources from across the sector for shared insights, data-led innovation and the development of new tools. But it shouldn’t stop at existing sources of data, and if we’re going to make the most if it, we…
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Gentoo’s Streetwise makes new business appointment
Streetwise, a commercial arm of Gentoo, has appointed Bryan Healy as its new business development manager to expand its operations in Scotland and the surrounding areas. Originally developed by Gentoo, Streetwise is a commercially-available, web-based application for front line staff to monitor and track antisocial behaviour and other tenancy breaches. Healy was previously a strategic…
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