Social landlords have a massive opportunity to integrate with the new and amazing housing technologies now available to them, saving the huge expense and time required to change housing management systems. With emerging technologies such as AI, housing providers are gaining the confidence to reach out and maximise the benefits of systems integration and automation,…
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Flagship’s three-year deal for Asprey’s AspireBI
Following its successful ‘go live’ with Asprey Assets in December 2024, Flagship Group has now added Asprey AspireBI for its strategic asset management and option appraisals. Jessica Squires, project manager for property strategy, Flagship Group, said, “Integrating AspireBI into our operations will let us make data-driven decisions so that our assets are managed strategically to…
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The connected home revolution
Why you can no longer ignore the internet of things At the Housing Technology 2025 conference, one theme stood out above all others: the growing convergence of housing, infrastructure and technology. This isn’t just about upgrading legacy systems or adding a few more smart sensors; it’s about a fundamental shift in how homes are managed,…
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Happy 35th birthday to Aico
Aico is celebrating 35 years of innovative home-safety alarms and sensors after being founded in 1990. Over the past 35 years, the technology behind Aico’s products has advanced significantly, with innovations such as RF connectivity, originally launched by Aico in the mid-2000s, now commonplace. More recently, the company’s IoT-based HomeLink Connected Home solution has grown…
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Solving the data-quality curse
In his influential book ‘Crossing The Chasm’, Geoffrey Moore defined new labels for innovators and early adopters ‘technology enthusiasts’ and ‘visionaries’. I use the blanket term ‘geek’ and I’m proud to call myself one. In my long career with software product companies, I’ve been involved in many ‘innovative’ new product launches. I often think about…
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The reality of open APIs
The promise of seamless integration and innovation through open APIs in social housing systems is appealing, but all too often, it’s not fully realised. At Shaw Consulting, we recently faced resistance from a well-known housing IT provider when trying to integrate a scheduling solution. Despite finding the ideal solution, the IT provider refused integration, prioritising…
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