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Also in this issue,we cover the first ETIMUK Digitalisation Forum,whichwas hosted by the EDA and attracted representatives fromacross
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On a personal note, I’mdelighted to start the decade by entering such a vibrant industry. I am looking foforward to getting stuck in and finding out all that the electrical industry has to offefer. I hope you enjoy the issue, and if there are any topics or fefeatures you’d like to see covered in the future, please don’t hesitate to get in touch at
bandrews@datateam.co.uk. Happy reading!
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