Technology for smarter asset management I grew up in a two-bedroom council flat in Stockwell, South London, in the early 1960s. For my father, a hardworking taxi driver, it provided stability and a chance to build a life. That modest home taught me that housing is more than just a roof over your head; it’s…
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Housing Management
Hyde’s void time slashed in half with Engage Process
Hyde Group has halved its property void times, from 55 days to 27 days, following a service improvement project with Engage Process. The significant reduction in void times was based on a comprehensive mapping and analysis by Engage Process of Hyde’s previous property turnaround processes. The project goals were to reduce the turnaround time for…
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Maximising IT performance with technical alignment frameworks
Aligning your IT services with best practice is vital. By adopting frameworks such as ISO-27001 and Cyber Essentials, IT teams can not only meet regulatory standards but also drive business value and enable future transformation. This article therefore explores the benefits of creating and implementing a technical alignment framework. There is a significant investment in…
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Orbit app wins Microsoft competition with Infinity Group
A new Microsoft Power App from Orbit Group to transform the management of utility meter readings for all housing providers’ homes has won a Microsoft UK competition. Orbit is now working with Infinity Group to develop the app. Once completed, the Utilities Manager App will be available on Microsoft App Source for all housing providers…
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Is Microsoft Copilot right for you?
Microsoft Copilot is being pushed as the next big thing for businesses but is it right for your business? Determining if Microsoft Copilot is right for your organisation depends on various factors such as your company’s size, budget, workflow complexity and specific needs. For housing providers and companies that rely heavily on Microsoft 365 applications,…
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Preparing for the future of social housing
The new Labour government’s policy details around social housing along with its proposed Planning and Infrastructure and English Devolution Bills are yet to be fully revealed. However, we do know the government plans to use housebuilding to kickstart the economy. The new targets will be around 23 per cent higher than the previous government’s. Combined…
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