Tech Innovation Pilots
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When you hear the phrase ‘smart home device’, what comes to mind? A sophisticated gadget like an Amazon Alexa or Google Nest? Perhaps video doorbells, security cameras or smart fridges?
Although the smart home market is dominated by luxury gadgets for individual households, smart home devices are increasingly popular in the public sector. 80% of social housing organisations say they are considering smart home solutions. The most popular are those that focus on tackling strategic priorities within a council, such as identifying high humidity and mould growth, reducing fuel poverty and identifying malfunctioning smoke and fire alarms.
These are some of the topics we intend to address through our smart homes trial with the Royal Borough of Greenwich (RBG). . Read more…
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IoT Project Manager, Sam Grounds is taking a look at the importance of trials and pilots when it comes to ensuring the effectiveness and safety of tech-driven solutions, particularly in the context of social housing. He addresses the greatest obstacle in the execution of IoT trials: effective recruitment, in particular among older adults.
We need a thoughtful, personalised approach to recruiting all age groups for trials, if we are to unlock the full potential of IoT technology to improve people’s lives and address broader issues, like energy efficiency and housing standards.
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We have been running a trial in Greenwich to see how a new generation of energy monitors could help council tenants reduce their energy use, and develop greater awareness of their devices and energy consumption in the home.
Our Economist, Leanne Kelly is part of the team delivering the project and also volunteered to take part. For our latest piece, she tells us how she’s finding living with the technology… read more.
We run innovation pilots for local authorities to minimise risk and maximise the benefits of new technologies and approaches
We are experts in the delivery of successful technology pilots to help councils understand the opportunities and potential impacts of new approaches to decarbonisation, mobility and connectivity.
Understanding the economic and time pressures on local authority resources, we not only design and facilitate trials, but can also help to secure funding. Our priority is helping councils and industry partners scale great ideas and harness the potential benefits of new systems and technologies for their residents.
For local authorities looking to adopt new technologies at scale without substantial upfront investments, we offer a cost-effective way to mitigate any risks in implementing new systems, products or services.