Winter is well on its way, bringing new challenges for social housing. With current financial uncertainties, sustainability pressures and more, it’s never been more critical for housing providers to have the right software on their side. It must be flexible enough to grow and change with ever-evolving laws and keep their operations efficient. As we…
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The social value of home sensor systems
Aico has recently collaborated with the University of Exeter on a series of guides exploring the use of home sensor systems and how housing providers can gain social value from them. Sam Collier, HomeLink’s head of market intelligence, provided expertise, information and costings for the social return on investment (RoI) models used throughout these guides….
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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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Housing safety in a tech-driven era
After the publication of the Grenfell Tower fire report and the introduction of legislation such as the Social Housing Act 2023, it’s clear that there is an urgent need for better monitoring and maintenance of housing stock. As a result, housing providers must strike a delicate balance between tenant welfare, legal compliance and cost efficiency….
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3D visualisation & building information modelling
While much of the debate around reducing energy costs has focused on ‘big ticket’ initiatives such as installing heat pumps or solar panels, significant benefits can be gained from smaller, more incremental changes leveraged by technology. Enter advances in 3D design and visualisation tools, with digitisation and building information modelling (BIM) propelling the housing sector…
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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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