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ISSN 1472-1287 Contents… NEWS


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Cabling & Cable Management Supplement... Also enclosed in the June issue is our new Cabling & Cable Management Supplement looking at the latest news, products and technologies from this sector


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The technology that is available to learners today has opened the door to significant developments in distance learning, giving


people the flexibility to study what they want, when they want. With more courses available than ever before e-learning presents a


fantastic opportunity for the continued professional development of electrical professionals. Here Louise Smith, from Schneider


Electric, takes a closer look Please turn to page 8


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