From: Declan Grogan, Managing director, NDL Sir – There were some fascinating examples of mobile working in last month’s issue of Housing Technology, and indeed our own research has found that as many as 68 per cent of housing providers have either implemented or planned mobile working projects for their employees. It’s fantastic to see…
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Letters
Will universal credit drive mobility?
From: Cherry Rance, Marketing director, 1st Touch Sir – It is always encouraging to see the level of coverage that mobile systems account for in Housing Technology. It certainly helps readers to keep abreast of a rapidly changing technology landscape. As a supplier of mobile technology to the housing sector, 1st Touch is also keen…
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Dumb and dumber
From: Matthew Gardiner, Chief executive, Trafford Housing Trust Sir – Technology is always on the move. I remember running the IT function for a CEO who made it a badge of honour to leave untouched the PC we had given him. Another 20 years on and I don’t know of a self-respecting CEO who doesn’t…
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A common IT purpose
From: Micky Kieboom, Ymere Housing, The Netherlandsh Sir – I have had the pleasure of attending several of Housing Technology’s events in the UK, as well as receiving guests here in Holland. This has led to many interesting discussions. What has surprised me each time is the response to our CORA (Corporation Referential Architecture) standard…
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Keeping the lights on is not enough
From: Mark Birch, Strategic ICT manager, Gateshead Housing Company Sir – Around 18 months ago, the ALMO I work for was placed under review by its parent council. This followed a number of similar reviews across the country. Some had already been taken back into the council, some had remained in place. The announcement sent…
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European housing network
From: Henk Korevaar, Founder, F-fectis (Netherlands) Sir – I would like to examine the possibilities and benefits of establishing a European network for IT professionals in housing associations. Europe has 19 countries where housing associations exist. As far as I know, only in the Netherlands and the UK do networks exist for professionals in IT…
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