We live in a world obsessed with data and, thanks to the internet, we can track, monitor and report on just about everything. The more data, the better, and big data is now big business. The danger is that data gets misunderstood, becomes overwhelming and then detrimental to your business. Information overload is very real…
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Connecting the unconnected
Five years ago, at the height of the summer of sport in the UK, the Wheatley Group published its first digital strategy, having just appointed a new role to drive forward both digital connectivity for and with tenants, and to provide a focus for excellence and new approaches to the practical application of new technologies…
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12 golden rules for digital transformation
Smartphones are now out-selling toothbrushes, and a number of digitally-focused businesses that didn’t even exist a decade ago are now among the most successful in the world. In today’s digital age, it has become a necessity for organisations to embrace the benefits that a digitally-focused business strategy can provide. The recent ‘Vision of Housing in…
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Esri GIS at Bracknell Forest Homes
Bracknell Forest Homes is using a GIS system from Esri as part of our digital transformation strategy to create new streamlined processes. We are always looking at new areas of the business where GIS can make a difference, from reducing under-occupancy rates to minimising our exposure to tree risks; it now underpins a growing number…
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Big data in social housing – What’s the question & who’s asking?
2017 will be a significant year for ‘big data’, with more organisations gathering, processing, storing and deriving value from all forms and sources of data. The number and size of systems that support significant volumes of both structured and unstructured data will rise inexorably too. To many, this momentum is powered by the belief that…
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The internet of threats – Why security has to be a priority
They say everything comes with a price. When it comes to the internet of things (IoT), the cost of convenience promised by these smart devices could be more than many users bargained for. The home network, router, online accounts and passwords… all are potentially vulnerable due to the lax security measures employed by many devices….
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