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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Reflections on Housing Technology’s Data Matters 2024
As I reflect on our third Data Matters one-day event at the British Museum in central London, I feel a great sense of achievement, not only for Housing Technology but also for the entire social housing sector. Data Matters 2024 brought together so many knowledgeable professionals and it was truly exciting to see how engaged…
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Artificial intelligence – The dawn of a new era in UK social housing
Artificial intelligence (AI), once a subject of speculation, has become a transformative force in various industries, including the UK’s social housing sector. As the CEO of Housing Technology, I’ve been fascinated by the development of AI, from a theoretical concept to a mainstream tool. In this editorial, I want to explore the impact AI is…
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Celebrating your IT ambitions & business innovation
The inaugural Housing Technology Awards are now open for entries (closing date 12 January 2024) and we’re really looking forward to seeing the breadth, ambition and scale of technology and business innovation in our sector. We would encourage all housing providers to enter our 2023/24 awards (entries are free) to highlight the work they’ve been…
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Good things come to those who wait
Over the past 15 years since Alastair Tweedie (co-founder and editor) and I started Housing Technology, it has been incredible to witness how Housing Technology’s subscribers, guests, contributors and customers have all been integral to the evolution of social housing technology. Since the establishment of Housing Technology in 2007, these key stakeholders have led the…
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Data archaeology
In the famous archaeological digs of our time, the spotlight is often stolen by the dramatic discoveries; the glinting treasures of Tutankhamun’s tomb, the haunting terracotta warriors of Xi’an or the intricate frescoes of Pompeii. But ask any seasoned archaeologist and they’ll tell you that the true value of their work lies not in unearthing…
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