Housing Technology asked digital transformation experts from 8×8, FLS – Fast Lean Smart, NEC Software Solutions, Pay360, Plentific, Sysmax and VerseOne about their definitions of digital transformation, why housing providers should do it, the mistakes to avoid and how to get it right. What is digital transformation? Trevor Hampton, director of housing solutions, NEC Software Solutions, said,…
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Housing Management
Maximise collections and minimise arrears
Given the current economic environment, it’s not surprising that rent arrears are increasing and taking their toll on housing providers’ income. Keeping people in their homes is a key priority for housing providers. Tenancies that go the distance provide the perfect win-win situation. They are better for the wellbeing of residents and maintain a steady…
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Can cloud help with net-zero goals?
According to the World Economic Forum, digital technologies could deliver up to 20 per cent of the International Energy Agency’s 2050 net-zero emissions target. With the Climate Change Committee assessing that local authorities will struggle to deliver on their net-zero ambitions, we’ve looked at how cloud software could help. Digital technology is the powerhouse behind…
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Housing Technology’s Data Management 2024 report
After the success of our second Data Matters event earlier this month at The British Museum in central London, we are starting the research for our brand-new Data Matters 2024 market intelligence report, focused exclusively on data management in social housing. With almost all housing providers now recognising that data management is truly fundamental to…
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Link Group – How to do digital-aided design
Like many housing providers, Link Group’s IT and digital estate has evolved over a long period of time. Decades of investment in a multitude of software, hardware and communications technologies has built-in layers of complexity and sophistication, plus moving to the cloud has also created new opportunities and challenges. We have an extensive array of…
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Regulatory compliance vs. complexity, poor data & resources
Tenant safety and housing quality are always in focus, but with the new Social Housing Regulation Act (SHRA) that was passed in July 2023, it’s clear that much still needs to be done. The changes are designed to strengthen the proactive abilities of the Regulator of Social Housing and the Housing Ombudsman to inspect housing…
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