Historically, software and computer programs by their very nature have tended to be complicated. In order to allow technology to be more accessible and available, low-code solutions have been built that hide the complex code, algorithms and instructions behind simple, easy-to-learn and intuitive interfaces. Housing providers can now build, develop and deliver solutions that release…
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Housing Management
Low-code software in housing
Housing Technology interviewed low-code experts from Civica, Meritec, Mohara, Northgate Public Services and Rapid Information Systems on why and how housing providers should consider low code (or even ‘no code’) as a useful addition to their software development plans. What is ‘low code’ software? Benji Fisher, Mohara’s engagement lead, said, “Low-code tools are pieces of…
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Bolton at Home & Harrow Council on board with Civica
Bolton at Home and Harrow Council have both recently signed up for Civica’s Cx housing and Keystone asset management systems. Bolton at Home’s five-year contract for Civica Cx covers a single platform encompassing CRM, portals, housing and asset management, and contractor and workforce scheduling. Mark Fosh, programme manager, Harrow Council, said, “Our new housing management…
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Data literacy and data analytics
Housing providers collect a wealth of data about assets, customers, operations and, increasingly, smart devices. It’s well documented that data is proliferating at an alarming rate and no longer sits just on premise but in the cloud as well. Using point solutions to manage and unlock the hidden value in your data only solves part…
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Proptechs and IT start-ups in housing
Following our last overview of the start-up IT companies in our sector (see Housing Technology magazine, January 2020), we return again for 2021 with a selection of ‘proptech’ companies and IT start-ups that are devoting either all or most of their focus on developing exciting new technologies for social housing, based on the recommendations we…
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Squared away with MRI Software
Despite the first coronavirus lockdown, Squared Housing has embarked on a transformation project to overcome back-office inefficiencies across its operations. In February 2020, after a review of the market and their current systems, Squared Housing’s IT and finance director, Steve Behan, decided to move to a cloud-based software suite and implement solutions more suited to…
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