Artificial intelligence (AI), once a subject of speculation, has become a transformative force in various industries, including the UK’s social housing sector. As the CEO of Housing Technology, I’ve been fascinated by the development of AI, from a theoretical concept to a mainstream tool. In this editorial, I want to explore the impact AI is…
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Housing Technology
Celebrating your IT ambitions & business innovation
The inaugural Housing Technology Awards are now open for entries (closing date 12 January 2024) and we’re really looking forward to seeing the breadth, ambition and scale of technology and business innovation in our sector. We would encourage all housing providers to enter our 2023/24 awards (entries are free) to highlight the work they’ve been…
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Good things come to those who wait
Over the past 15 years since Alastair Tweedie (co-founder and editor) and I started Housing Technology, it has been incredible to witness how Housing Technology’s subscribers, guests, contributors and customers have all been integral to the evolution of social housing technology. Since the establishment of Housing Technology in 2007, these key stakeholders have led the…
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Data archaeology
In the famous archaeological digs of our time, the spotlight is often stolen by the dramatic discoveries; the glinting treasures of Tutankhamun’s tomb, the haunting terracotta warriors of Xi’an or the intricate frescoes of Pompeii. But ask any seasoned archaeologist and they’ll tell you that the true value of their work lies not in unearthing…
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Learning from history
In November 2022, the coroner concluded that the death in 2020 of two-year-old Awaab Ishak was caused by prolonged exposure to mould in the family’s home. The problem had been reported to the family’s housing provider on many occasions but no action had been taken. No doubt, this has given all of us cause for…
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