The battle-lines between Windows and Android are evolving. Robert Dent, CEO of 1st Touch, is positioned in the middle of the fray and throws down a gauntlet to Android device manufacturers. First, to declare an interest – the 1st Touch mobile platform which is used to create, configure and provide integration capabilities for mobile applications…
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Mobile Working
In4systems launches work scheduling tool
In4systems has launched Intelligent Scheduler for dynamic appointment setting for repairs and maintenance staff and other mobile operatives. The web-based tool integrates with housing management, repairs and asset management systems and is part of In4Systems’ Promaster suite of asset management applications. The system is also available as a stand-alone product. John Buckland, director, In4Systems, said,…
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Brent Housing Partnership to save £1.5 million with Xmbrace
Following the introduction of Xmbrace’s Opti-Time dynamic scheduling system for mobile workers, Brent Housing Partnership predicts that it is on track to achieve annual savings of almost £1.5 million for its repairs service. The Opti-Time system allows BHP to allocate appointments to its repairs operatives one job at a time, ensuring that they are working…
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Places for People mobile with Kirona
Over 400 field-based staff at Places for People are now using mobile devices from Kirona to improve the group’s housing management and maintenance services for over 200,000 tenants across 230 locations. Jon Thomson, head of IT, Places for People, said, “We aim to solve problems and challenges first time round and this new technology from…
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Blackpool Coastal Housing saving £360k with Telecetera Connect
Reporting on the results of its implementation of Telecetera’s Connect mobile working and scheduling system last year, Blackpool Coastal Housing said that it is saving £360,000 per year via a reduction in outsourced jobs and has cut its overheads by £260,000 by closing its stock depot. Other savings include average job costs down by £10…
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AmicusHorizon mobilises inspections with 1st Touch
AmicusHorizon has equipped 150 inspection surveyors and housing officers with mobile workforce software from 1st Touch. The deployment covers pre- and post-inspections, stock condition surveyors, estate management, the tenancy services department, gas and electric inspectors and its CASA Supporting People operation. AmicusHorizon said that 1st Touch’s focus on developments around Windows Embedded Handheld and the…
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