DIGITAL

Repairing social housing's disrepair

The Internet of Things (IoT) may well be integral to digital transformation in social housing, but the benefits it delivers cannot be fully realised unless social landlords assure seamless mobile connectivity, says Colin Abrey.

For social housing landlords, the advantages of using the Internet of Things (IoT) to manage their respective properties are huge.

From using leak detection sensors to prevent water damage, smart thermostats for energy efficiency, fire door safety devices or remote smoke alarm testing for compliancy, to deploying assisted living technologies to facilitating community care through enhanced contact and support capabilities, IoT should be central to the digital transformation of all social housing providers.

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