Totalmobile supporting digital transformation at Flagship Group

Totalmobile supporting digital transformation at Flagship Group

Totalmobile has announced it has secured a new contract with housing organisation Flagship Group , which will see the field service management software specialist help streamline housing repairs across its estate. Norwich-based Flagship Group is seeking to relieve the housing crisis in the East of England. The non-profit organisation owns over 32,000 homes across the region and employs more than 1,400 people. The Group comprises housing, repairs, and heating subsidiaries, as well as running a homelessness charity. It also builds homes for sale, reinvesting any profits towards its causes. The c.£1m contract, which was awarded via G-Cloud at the end of last year, will see Totalmobile’s Connect solution provide tenants and staff (both office-based and field-based) with the ability to schedule repairs and maintenance, providing real-time data on the status of all projects and employees. It forms part of Flagship Group’s digital transformation strategy and is intended to enhance efficiency, reduce repair times, and improve customer service. Deployment is underway, with the intention of rolling out training across 480 employees in April, and launch expected in May. Totalmobile has been performing well in the housing and property sector, including recent deals with United Living , bpha , Hyde Housing […]

Askey collaborates with Microsoft to boost industry digital transformation with new cloud-based end-to-end 5G private network solution

Askey collaborates with Microsoft to boost industry digital transformation with new cloud-based end-to-end 5G private network solution

Credit: DIGITIMES Askey, a member of ASUSTek Computer Inc., today announced a collaboration to provide cloud-based end-to-end 5G private network solution that adopts Askey’s All-in-One 5G small cell and latest 5G Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) with Microsoft Azure… The premium content you are trying to open requires News database subscription. Please sign in if you wish to continue. LOGIN Email address Password NEW individual users please REGISTER first. Enterprise user first-time LOGIN . I forgot my ID and/or password? MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS Full access to articles dating back to 2000. Real-time access to the news as it breaks. Access to premium content. Full access to Before Going to Press. Asia Supply Chain 100 dataset access.

Streamlining the digital transformation

Streamlining the digital transformation

Image: Dreamstime.com Ray Simpson explains how to streamline digital transformation and the outcomes contractors can expect. Technology has played an integral role in helping the construction industry overcome recent challenges and adapt to new ways of working. Many contractors understand that a digital transformation is necessary, but with so many competing demands it’s easy to push it off for later. Proper planning can streamline the process. Here are five steps to help your business launch a successful digital transformation. Get the CEO and stakeholders on board Change management needs to start from the top. CEOs should have the vision and the understanding of future trends, and anticipate what tomorrow’s clients will expect. They must get senior management onboard with all changes and provide them with the budget, people, time and resources needed to achieve this transformation, so all stakeholders are invested in the process. Develop a digital transformation strategy Once the digitalisation commitment runs from top to bottom, senior management should establish a clear strategy. It is important to define expectations such as: How will the company benefit from digital transformation? What type of construction management software is needed? What result do we expect? Start with a small group […]

How big data analytics powered by AI is driving digital transformation

How big data analytics powered by AI is driving digital transformation

Big data analytics powered by AI is providing organizations with valuable insights and tools to make more informed decisions Organizations can analyse vast amounts of data to uncover new insights at an accelerating pace By Advertorial The Middle East is witnessing rapid digital transformation, making it a natural hub for innovation when it comes to the way governments, businesses and communities use technology to make decisions. Since 2020, Presight AI (“Presight”) has been driving the adoption of big data analytics powered by artificial intelligence (“AI”) to gather and analyze large and diverse datasets. Leveraging this, businesses across the region are equipping themselves to create more accurate predictions and insights which support decision making across every sector at scale. At Presight, we combine big data, technology and people to answer real-world challenges with progressive solutions. Our technology leverages all-source data to support insight-driven decision making to create safer, healthier, happier, and more sustainable societies is becoming more widespread by the day, ultimately driven by a collective mission to create meaningful change and build a better tomorrow, today. When the UAE prepared to welcome people from around the world to the EXPO 2020 Dubai, there was an opportunity to showcase the […]

Ordnance Survey announces major digital transformation

Ordnance Survey announces major digital transformation

“The volume of location data is increasing exponentially so accessing and aggregating it will be increasingly complex The UK’s geospatial expert is enabling public and private sector customers to more easily choose data, providing a customised experience via the OS Data Hub. Oh no, sadly you have viewed the maximum number of articles before we ask you to complete some basic details. Don’t worry, it’s free to register and won’t take you longer than 60 seconds!

Digital Transformation Across Life Sciences Industry Boosts Instrumentation Market

Digital Transformation Across Life Sciences Industry Boosts Instrumentation Market

Automation and robotization to ensure industrywide streamlining and increase future growth potential SAN ANTONIO, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The development of next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology, a wide array of informatics, and robotics are some of the most recent technological advancements in life science instrumentation and research tools. According to a recent study by Frost & Sullivan on the global market for life science instruments and research tools, investments in lab automation and analytics will hasten the growth of the lab instrumentation market. The global market is anticipated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%, from $66.37 billion in 2021 to $90.41 billion in 2026. Digital Transformation Across Life Sciences Industry Boosts Instrumentation Market For further information on this analysis, please click here. "With the growing focus on decentralized diagnostics in both developed and developing economies, demand for portable instruments is expected to increase," said Lucila Martin, Healthcare Research Analyst at Frost & Sullivan . "Additionally, higher demand for smaller instruments has increased pressure on original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to develop and supply parts to support the development of portable instruments." Martin added: "Democratization of NGS drove the growth of the global genomic sector, enabling […]

MWC 2023: Huawei Launches Innovative Simplified Network and Data Center Solutions for the Intelligent World

MWC 2023: Huawei Launches Innovative Simplified Network and Data Center Solutions for the Intelligent World

BARCELONA, Spain, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — During the 2023 Mobile World Congress (MWC 2023), Huawei successfully held its 5 th Industry Digital Transformation Summit. Based on the requirements and pain points of enterprise network management efficiency, connection experience, data center (DC) security, and computing power, Huawei released a new series of advanced solutions for simplified networks, with which DCs can build a solid network foundation, leading to the development of new DCs, and unleashing digital innovation. Continue Reading David Wang, Huawei’s Executive Director of the Board, Chairman of the ICT Infrastructure Managing Board, and President of the Enterprise BG, delivered an opening speech Bob Chen, Vice President of Huawei Enterprise BG, delivered a keynote speech In his opening speech, David Wang, Huawei’s Executive Director of the Board, Chairman of the ICT Infrastructure Managing Board, and President of the Enterprise BG, said, "Huawei will deepen our roots in the enterprise market and continue our pursuit of innovation. We are ready to use leading technologies and dive deep into scenarios. Together with our partners, we will enable industry digitalization, help SMEs access intelligence, and promote sustainable development, creating new value together." The Use of Digital Technologies to Move Towards a […]

How We Will Overcome The Hurdles to Enable Innovation and Digital Change within the UK Government!

How We Will Overcome The Hurdles to Enable Innovation and Digital Change within the UK Government!

Increasing the use of Digital, Data & Technology (DDaT) in the public sector has been a long-term goal of the government to overcome the citizens’ modernisation pressure. UK Public sector organisations are expected to entirely digitise their essential services, but what challenges prevent them from taking strategic steps towards full digital transformation? UK Public sector organisations must catch up in achieving the ‘high-profile’ digital challenges. They are under immense pressure from the rising digital expectations from citizens as well as the operational pressure caused by spiralling costs, legacy systems, and interoperability challenges. Amidst the chaos, CloudSource , an expert GovTech business specialising in providing Digital Transformation, Strategy, and Delivery services to UK Public Sector Organisations, surveyed a selected audience of public sector organisations to better understand the challenges and pitfalls organisations are facing in their digital transformation journey. A total of 120 individuals from 100+ central and local government organisations participated in the survey and shared their feedback. Through this study, CloudSource has seen an unprecedented appetite among organisations that are embracing the need to take tactical digital initiatives and drive them forward to influence organisational strategic transformation, vision, and roadmaps. But what are the real barriers to public […]

New phase of Suez Canal’s digital transformation project launched

New phase of Suez Canal’s digital transformation project launched

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has launched the second phase of its technical support program to digitalise the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone). At the end of 2021, the EBRD adopted its digital approach to advancing transition, which sets out a comprehensive framework for how the bank will use its three instruments to support digital transition in the economies where it operates. The instruments included investment, policy engagement and advisory services. Credit: EBRD The first phase of the project was launched in August 2020 and successfully completed in 2022, having significantly cut red tape for investors. For example, the number of procedures for the priority re-engineered services (construction permits, operating licences, industrial registers, practice permits, inspection and control) were reduced by 35 per cent, the length of service delivery for the re-engineered services was cut by 52 per cent, while fees and service charges increased by 110 per cent, according to the authority. Aiming to streamline administrative formalities and to fast-track the management of investor services, the SCZone authority has established a one-stop shop for investors, managed by its Investor Services Department. “The EBRD is helping SCZone to develop an efficient, competitive and eco-friendly business environment […]

The Hisham Itani Digital Transformation Award in partnership with AUB targets projects in the digital transformation space

The Hisham Itani Digital Transformation Award in partnership with AUB targets projects in the digital transformation space

NNA – Hisham Itani, chairman and CEO of Resource Group, a technology group with diversified businesses covering the Middle East and Africa, has partnered with the American University of Beirut (AUB) to launch the Hisham Itani Digital Transformation Award, in line with his vision to support national and regional talents, and drive the digital transformation in the region. The newly established award targets innovative and compelling digital transformation projects in any field. “I am delighted to partner with The Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (MSFEA) at AUB and launch this new award that puts our creative minds at the forefront of the digital transformation in the region,” said Hisham Itani. He continued, “I am looking forward to seeing the future founders getting on this journey that will be insightful and innovative for the participants. I am hoping this award brings hope to a generation baffled by the most difficult national crisis the country has ever seen.” Itani, who is an AUB graduate himself, joined his family business after graduating. He ventured into new technologies and invested in Research and Development (R&D) thus pioneering the digital security industry in Lebanon and the region. His vision, knowledge, and continuous […]