The internet of things (IoT) is on the cusp of going mainstream in the housing sector. The technology has caught up with the hype and the promise of the fourth industrial revolution bringing improvements to people’s lives is becoming a reality, and it couldn’t have come a moment too soon. With increasingly ageing populations, climate…
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In-house development vs. off-the-shelf software
Housing Technology interviewed senior executives from Aareon UK, Accent Group, MIS-AMS, Northgate Public Services and Weaver Vale Housing Trust on how, when, where and why to consider in-house software development instead of buying off-the-shelf software from external IT suppliers. Why opt for DIY/in-house software development or external software? Accent Group’s digital development manager, Simon Green,…
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Northgate Public Services’ remote HMS implementation at Slough Borough Council
Slough Borough Council is replacing numerous outdated systems with a single cloud-based housing management system from Northgate Public Services. The new NPS Housing system is intended to give the council a single view of its customers and provide more self-service options. The pandemic threatened to slow down the implementation of NPS Housing, but with NPS’s…
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GIS and spatial analytics in housing
Housing Technology interviewed experts in GIS and spatial analytics on why housing providers should be considering these technologies, how to use them and what to look out for… How to start Cross Keys Homes’ GIS analyst, David Beswick said, “GIS software, spatially-enabled data and the appropriate technical skills are all vital, but the most important…
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Northgate’s housing support for Brighton & Hove residents
Northgate Public Services is set to modernise housing services for Brighton & Hove City Council. The council has selected Northgate’s housing management system to offer more self-service options to residents and enable flexible working for staff. The solution will enable residents and staff to access any housing-related information they need from any web-enabled mobile device….
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Northgate’s £1m deal with Northumberland County Council
Northumberland County Council has upgraded its IT systems to NPS Housing from Northgate Public Services. The £1 million upgrade is aimed at making it easier for the council’s tenants to manage their rental payments and improve the council’s management of its 8,500 homes. Philip Soderquest, head of housing and public protection, Northumberland County Council, said,…
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