The ability to capture, analyse and make decisions based on ever-growing amounts of data can transform how housing providers manage their portfolios; that’s why we’ve seen such a spike in demand for ‘proptech’ in recent years. Take a common issue such as damp and mould; according to the charity Shelter, poor housing harms the health…
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Infrastructure
Switchee nets three new wins
Citizen Housing, Haig Housing and Thirteen Group are deploying 2,000 Switchee smart-home devices between them. Thirteen’s 1,000 devices are expected to be followed by a second tranche for its entire stock of 35,000 properties, while Haig Housing’s consignment of devices will immediately cover its full housing portfolio. Data from Switchee’s smart devices delivers real-time, actionable…
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Manifest’s speedy Universal Adapter integration for Clanmil Housing & CTS
Manifest Software Solutions is using its Universal Adapter to streamline invoicing processing for Clanmil Housing and its maintenance contractor Connect Transform Sustain (CTS) in Northern Ireland. Prior the implementation of Manifest’s software, there was only limited integration between CTS and Clanmil’s IT systems; CTS had Totalmobile’s repair scheduling software and Clanmil used Civica Cx. CTS…
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Platform Housing’s move to Azure with Simpson Associates
Platform Housing has selected Simpson Associates to design and deliver its new Microsoft Azure data platform. Simpson Associates will be working with Platform Housing to deliver an Azure data platform and Power BI project, with the aim of consolidating data from multiple housing management systems and ensuring uninterrupted access to reporting and analytics for its…
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A mobile-first approach to resident fire safety
FireAngel’s software product manager, Jaison Mathai, explores why housing providers should consider adopting a mobile-first approach to not only increase productivity for alarm installers but to also empower residents to take control of their fire risks. Adopting a mobile-first approach in housing through the use of apps can give tenants a more convenient and engaging…
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Combating mould – Linking ‘feet on the ground’ with IT
Black mould is nothing new to housing providers and local authorities, but rises in the cost of living and high energy costs over the past year have seen its damage to homes and the accompanying health hazards skyrocket. A UK government report, ‘Damp and mould in social housing: initial findings’, published earlier this year stated…
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