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In this article by Dean Marsh , IoT Solutions Architect at Connexin , readers are provided with insights into the remarkable capabilities of IoT technology when it comes to identifying and addressing safety concerns in residential properties .

HOW IOT CAN HELP HOUSING PROVIDERS IDENTIFY UNSAFE HOMES AND PROTECT VULNERABLE TENANTS

Throughout the UK , local authorities and housing associations have a responsibility to ensure citizens live in safe and secure homes . Maintaining high standards is paramount . The tragic story of Awaab Ishak , a two-year-old from Rochdale who died as a result of direct exposure to black mould , shows the catastrophic reality of what ’ s at stake when unsafe homes go under the radar .

The power of IoT for automation
Sadly , some organisations are still not realising the full benefits that technology can play in automating manual processes to combat these life-threatening issues . For many housing associations , traditional compliancy checks are carried out periodically on a manual basis . This is a cost heavy approach as it puts considerable
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