Wakefield and District Housing is deploying a company-wide implementation of mobile working software from Capita, allowing the majority of WDH’s workforce to work wherever they need to. Under the terms of the £475,000 five-year contract, the Capita system will enable property, tenant, repairs and maintenance records to be accessed, captured and edited in real time…
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Mobile Working
Kirona adds Xmbrace to its schedule
Following our story in the last issue of Housing Technology (July 2012, page 2) about Aareon acquiring mobile software provider 1st Touch, Kirona Group has announced that it has bought the dynamic scheduling specialists Xmbrace for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition would seem to be a good strategic fit for both companies, strengthening Kirona’s position…
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Panztel launches EziTracker Scheduler for remote working
Panztel has launched a new version of its existing EziTracker software which is used to manage and monitor large groups of remote workers. EziTracker Scheduler includes automatic job scheduling, electronic recording of HR records, integrated links to payroll processing, contract performance monitoring, forward-planning tools and streamlined timesheet approval. Panztel said that many large employers of…
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Digital forms for iPad users
A UK company has developed an iPad app that allows businesses to create their own forms for mobile workers as well as the ability to convert handwriting into text. The Formworks app from Digital Field Solutions is intended to make it easier for field-based staff to record information and upload it to back-office systems as…
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Orchard releases mobile self-service app
Orchard has just released its new Self Service Mobile (SSM) app to give tenants on-demand access to a range of information and services via their smartphones. Compatible with iPhone, Android and Blackberry devices, Orchard said that SSM is the only solution which provides genuine two-way communication and live information for residents. The app is fully…
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Adactus saves £1.5m with 1st Touch & Xmbrace
As part of its centralisation of the DLO operations of its subsidiaries, Adactus Housing Group has saved £1.5 million by deploying mobile working technologies from 1st Touch and Xmbrace. Adactus began a three-year ‘Adactus2012’ business re-engineering programme in May 2009 to capitalise on the potential economies of scale and efficiencies resulting from the group’s recent…
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