As 2025 begins, Housing Technology interviewed seasoned technologists from 8×8, Access Paysuite, FLS – Fast Lean Smart, Infinity Group, NEC Software Solutions and Plentific about which technologies housing providers should be considering for their future business plans. Which technologies should housing providers be looking at? Sue Michaelwaite, housing manager, 8×8, said, “One area that will…
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Sutton Housing – Making residents feel heard
When residents feel heard and understood, social housing standards will quickly improve. In every home, street and neighbourhood, social housing tenants have conversations their landlord may never hear – “I’ve lost my job and worried about paying the rent”, “We have black mould in our bedroom” or “I couldn’t sleep last night because of all…
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Moving beyond ‘good enough’ for residents
Winter can be one of the toughest times for residents but with the right approach, housing providers can meet their regulatory obligations and help people through the colder months. The cold weather often increases the likelihood of properties having problems such as damp, mould and water leaks. It’s a time when older adults and vulnerable…
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NEC Digital Studio to offer people-first design
NEC Software Solutions and Snook (bought by NEC in 2019) have launched a new service to help housing providers and public-sector organisations improve the design and delivery of their customer-facing digital services. The newly-formed NEC Digital Studio combines the problem-solving and creative skills of Snook with NECSWS’s expertise in delivering technology services for housing, health,…
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IT innovation & culture
Housing Technology interviewed technology and social housing experts from Acutest, FLS – Fast Lean Smart, HTG, NEC Software Solutions, Nexus Open Systems and Plentific on how housing providers can foster a culture of ‘bright ideas’ and then successfully transition those ideas into their daily operations. Is IT innovation driven by technology or business teams? John…
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Then & now – 100 editions of Housing Technology
To celebrate our 100th edition, Housing Technology invited a few of our longest-standing contributors to share their views on how the technology and business landscape has changed over the past 15-20 years, the milestones along the way, and what they think the future holds. Our sincere thanks to Aidan Dunphy (Esuasive), Steve Dungworth (Golden Marzipan…
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