Housing Technology 2012 will be supported and sponsored by a small number of technology suppliers dedicated to the housing sector.
The current sponsors of Housing Technology 2012 are Aareon, Advanced365, Britannic Technologies, Capita IB Solutions, CloudXL, ConvergeOne, Easynet, InterNETalia, MET, Optical Record Systems, Orchard, Sovereign Business Integration, Wyse and Xmbrace.
Refreshments will be served throughout the day in the sponsors’ area in the main atrium where delegates can network informally and discuss their technology requirements with some of the industry’s most innovative technology providers.
Aareon UK
Aareon UK Limited provides software to social housing organisations. As the leading European housing software provider, we have over nine million units of stock managed on our software throughout Europe. Our QL product portfolio includes QL Housing, QL Finance, QL Personnel & Payroll, CRM, Mobile Working, Reporting Services, e-Business, Electronic Document Management & Workflow.
Advanced365
As part of Advanced Computer Software Group Plc, Advanced 365 focuses on the delivery of managed services, cloud computing, application development, mobile delivery and software as a service (SaaS), helping support the group’s 150+ housing association customers.
Britannic Technologies
Britannic Technologies is an award-winning specialist in IP communications, systems integration and managed services with over 25 years' experience. Our holistic approach to technology enables us to work with our customers and world-leading partners to maximise their investment in ICT.
Capita IB Solutions
Capita IB Solutions, part of the Capita Group, is a market leader in providing world-class integrated business software solutions to service centric organisations. With a product and services portfolio of outstanding depth, its offerings extend from e-procurement and bespoke software to enterprise-wide management accounting software, which provide efficiencies across the entire organisation.
CloudXL
CloudXL is the culmination of decades of IT specialism; the pooling of knowledge, resources and expertise from three highly successful, well-respected IT companies. Merging three leading companies, Actimax, Universal Office Automation and Network Resource Group, has created a technological powerhouse. As CloudXL, we bring together comprehensive skill sets, experience in traditional technologies and a deep understanding of emerging technologies and innovations, such as virtualisation and public and private cloud computing.
ConvergeOne
ConvergeOne is a business communication solutions provider specifically focused on addressing its customers' needs for business-strength, Cisco-based infrastructure services, security, IP telephony and wireless architectures. ConvergeOne follows a defined design lifecycle based on best practice service delivery and efficiency, whether this be design and implementation or project management and support.
Easynet
Easynet is a leading managed services provider, combining global reach with local expertise, providing a personalised experience wherever you are in the world. At Easynet, before any mention of a network or hosting solution, we take care to understand your business. This approach has seen Easynet bring new energy to blue chip enterprises and public sector organisations since 1994. In an increasingly demanding environment, we help our customers achieve their business ambitions to be more competitive and successful.
InterNETalia
Formed in 1997, InterNETalia develops ERP and contract job management software solutions. With its flagship AccuServ product, InterNETalia delivers best-in-class housing repairs management solutions for housing organisations and contractors.
MET
MET specialises in ICT outsourcing, project design & delivery and expert ICT advice. Established in 1998, MET has over 13 years’ experience delivering and supporting complex ICT projects for many UK flagship projects such as the East London Rail Line (Olympic 2012) and the London underground METRONET.
Optical Record Systems
Optical Record Systems has a proven track record in the successful delivery of efficient and effective document management to housing associations. A range of services have been provided to businesses and organisations throughout the UK for the past 23 years from our multiple sites across the UK. Our services help housing associations to remove the burden that correspondence handling and transaction processing places on their core business functions.
Orchard Information Systems
We pride ourselves on our values. Our philosophy is one of hard work, integrity and reliability; both in our products and in the way we conduct our business. With our welcoming approach, we listen intently to our customers' needs, establish connections and develop a unique, flexible working relationship. How refreshing that, in a world increasingly dominated by electronic communication, e-commerce and impersonal service, a company like Orchard still takes the personal approach.
Sovereign Business Integration
One of the leading, independent providers of managed ICT and consultancy services to the UK's housing sector, Sovereign helps its clients to implement effective ICT solutions to solve a variety of business problems. Sovereign provides a broad range of services including business & ICT consultancy, through ICT systems & software development to co-location, hosting, managed services and outsourcing.
Wyse Technology
Wyse Technology is one of the global leaders in cloud client computing. The Wyse portfolio includes thin, zero and cloud PC client solutions with advanced management, desktop virtualisation and cloud software supporting desktops, laptops and mobile devices. Wyse has shipped more than 20 million units worldwide and over 200 million people interact with its products each day.
Xmbrace
Xmbrace specialises in helping social housing and local government organisations transform the service they deliver to their customers while generating dramatic productivity improvements and efficiencies. We do this through the implementation of dynamic workforce scheduling, best practice advice and expert change management support. Our customers excel, delivering a flexible, customer-centric repairs service which Opti-Time makes possible.
