The comfort of a warm home is something that many of us take for granted. Yet for millions of people across the UK, living in a cold property is the norm. When families can’t afford to pay the heating bills, it can have a dire impact on their physical and mental wellbeing. And for children, it’s no different.

Property management can often feel like a losing battle for housing associations. From staying on top of persistent damp issues to monitoring energy usage, it can be extremely challenging to ensure a healthy property and with it, a strong relationship with your tenants.

Mould, damp and condensation – these three words are enough to fill any landlord with dread. Not only can they wreak havoc on the health of residents (think allergies, asthma attacks, respiratory issues and a weakened immune system)

A report published by Environmental Health has indicated that pupils attending schools, colleges and universities with low air quality are much more likely to experience health problems. Research has also indicated that improving air quality could be as effective in reducing aerosol transmission of the COVID-19 virus as vaccinating 50% to 60% of the population.

If you think fuel poverty is as simple as not being able to pay the heating bills, think again. Residents who are fuel poor not only struggle to stay warm in their own homes, they’re also at risk of depression, social isolation, health problems and hunger. Shockingly, more than 13% of UK households are living in fuel poverty.

It’s recognised by industries and organisations around the world that the Internet of Things can have significant benefits. It’s use can enable the digitisation of data which, in turn, can improve decision-making, allow for better organisational efficiency, and, ultimately, reduce costs. But IoT can do more than that. The Internet of Things has the ability to impact not only business, but the well-being of our planet.

Invisible Systems highlight the value of using Internet of Things technology and the data it provides within the social housing sector. More than ever, decisions are being made based on technology and the data that it delivers. Each day, we use technology to improve our lives.

As more information comes to light regarding the various COVID-19 vaccines that the world eagerly awaits, it is apparent that the temperature storage of each is critical to its success. The Pfizer vaccine requires storage of -80°C whilst the Moderna can be stored at -20°C – both generating challenges for the UK’s Primary Care Networks.

Narrowband Internet of Things, or NB-IoT, is the technology that will enable the more commonly known Internet of Things (IoT), to be more readily available to the masses. A standards-based, low power wide area (LPWA) technology, NB-IoT is enabling a wide range of new IoT devices and services. NB-IoT significantly improves the power consumption of user devices,

Invisible Systems are delighted to have successfully renewed the Altius Assured Supplier Award. Altius provides services that are designed to minimise the likelihood that supply chains will put businesses at risk. Using tailored assessments and compliance audits Altius can help clients manage and monitor their supply chain efficiently and effectively. Altius’ reputation is not only founded on the high quality, tailored assessments offered but the high level of customer service and support offered to suppliers to help them meet their client’s policies and standards.