Housing Technology interviewed business process automation (BPA), data integration and workflow experts from Active Housing by Hallnet, CGI, Manifest Software Solutions, MIS Active Management Systems, NEC Software Solutions, Neo Technology and One Consulting on the role of BPA in housing providers’ internal- and external-facing operations. What is BPA in social housing? Alan Swift, technical director at…
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Flagship and Ebrik launch augmented reality app
Flagship Group has teamed up with construction software company Ebrik to launch See It First, an augmented-reality (AR) app that aims to bring tenants and stakeholders closer to new housing developments. The Ebrik platform is intended to increase transparency and communication by involving stakeholders in the construction process in a more engaging manner than traditional…
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Following the golden thread
Housing Technology interviewed data experts from Aareon, Civica, FLS (Fast Lean Smart), Incline-IT, Mobysoft, NEC Software Solutions, Riskhub and Socitm Advisory about how housing providers can implement a ‘golden thread of data’ within their extended operations. What is a golden thread of data? Aareon UK’s solution manger, Jack McLean, said, “Critical core data that acts as…
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Digital twins – When, not if…
Helen Rogers, housing product director at Civica, looks at the potential of digital twins to deliver better, safer, greener social housing across the UK. Every sector knows the importance of digital transformation. From aerospace to construction, automated processes and digitally-enabled collaboration tools have gone from being ‘nice to have’ to ‘can’t do without’. For the…
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Using data to build communities
Whether we like it or not, data is everywhere. When you fill in a form, that’s data. When asked in job interviews, “how would your friends describe you?”, that’s data. When you buy something online, that’s data. In fact, it’s this digital data that can prove invaluable to housing providers. Every online transaction creates a…
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Golden threads and joined-up governance
A joined-up approach to governance is essential for housing providers to achieve better operational performance and regulatory compliance. Most housing providers understand the importance of good governance and how it is necessary for them to operate. Every organisation is gathering increasing amounts of information about their goals, risks, actions and performance but they need a…
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