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January/February issue having a fresh, new look and
branding. The existing design has proved popular
during its four year life, but the time is right for some
modifications to be made. In addition to the appearance, the
1051 triax
magazine will also feature new regular sections and broader
coverage.
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As we approach what will be a difficult year for all
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businesses, IBE will seek the involvement of key industry
spokespeople, looking at market developments and providing
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valuable opinion and advice on continuing to develop Q Easy installation
technologies and grow markets in recessionary times. Content
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Field maintenance friendly
will also be expanded to cover developing technologies - for
example Digital Signage - that offer broadcast businesses
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Integrated cable bend relief
opportunities outside established market confines.
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High strength and rugged
2009 will not be an easy year for broadcast businesses, but
momentum in the industry is strong and it will consequently
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Watertight IP68 (2m/24h)
slow less dramatically than most. At ground level, entertainment Q Gender reversible
- and television in particular - are historically the last places
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Improved RF performance
that people look to save money when times are tough.
Consumers will demand good value, good quality and continued
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innovation - provide it, and the industry will continue to cable assembly solutions
prosper.
Look out for your new IBE in January - I
hope it meets with your approval, and ticks
the ‘value’, ‘quality’ and ‘innovation’ boxes.
Neil Nixon, Editor
Editorial
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CONTRIBUTORS Joe O’Halloran, Chris Forrester, Ian White, Kevin Hilton
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