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New appointment at Audio-Technica AVIXA reaches 1,000 certified technology specialists in Europe
udio-Technica Europe has announced the appointment of Sarah Yule to the position of
Sales Director EMEA. Well-known in the pro-audio and consumer
electronics industry, Yule joins the company from VC- backed music creation start-up ROLI, where she was Director of Sales between 2014-2019. Starting out as an audio engineer in her teens, Yule obtained a degree
in Sound Technology from Paul McCartney’s LIPA before moving into the commercial side of the industry. She has spent the last 15 years in both international and senior sales roles at the likes of TL Audio and InMusic and at ROLI was involved in bringing the brand’s ground breaking products to market around the world; driving an impressive growth trajectory through both CE and MI retailers such as Apple, Guitar Centre and John Lewis. With an executive MBA from Warwick Business School and credits
from both Rutgers Business School and Bocconi School of Management, Yule plans to bring her experience and passion for all things audio and technology to Audio-Technica’s EMEA consumer and professional business. Yule comments, “I am delighted to be joining such a respected company
dedicated to creating products that are both premium quality and best- in-class. Audio-Technica is a brand with a respect for the art of sound, great history and strong heritage and I am honoured to be part of the team that will ensure it has an exciting and fruitful future for many years to come.” Robert Morgan-Males, CEO of Audio-Technica Europe said: “Sarah is joining Audio-Technica at a fascinating time, as we’re continuing to see the lines between professional and consumer products blurred; we believe that Sarah’s experience and achievements can help drive growth across the business.”
https://eu.audio-technica.com/
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VIXA™, the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association, has annouced
that there are now 1,000 AV professionals with a Certified Technology Specialist™ (CTS®) certification in Europe. For more than 30 years, AVIXA has administered
the CTS program, which is recognized worldwide as the leading AV professional credential, helping businesses to elevate themselves and deliver value to their clients. There are currently more than 12,000 CTS holders and over 2,000 of those are CTS-D or CTS-I holders. “This marks a significant milestone in AVIXA’s development in the
European market,” said Chris Lavelle, Senior Director of Development Europe, AVIXA. “The AV market is flourishing in the region, and we are thrilled that many industry members are committing to professional development. CTS holders across Europe are reaping the benefits of their hard work, with the programme allowing dedicated AV professionals to stand out from the crowd and prove their expertise. We would like to congratulate all our CTS holders for achieving this hard-earned credential, and we look forward to seeing them utilize their knowledge to deliver outstanding integrated experiences.” Many CTS holders in Europe are also progressing further in their AV education and going on to achieve specialised credentials: CTS-D (design) or CTS-I (installation). All three certifications are ANSI accredited under the International Organization of Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) ISO/IEC 17024:2012 General Requirements for Bodies Operating Certification Schemes of Persons program.
www.avixa.org
Almost half said the kitchen is the
Millions of adults claim they’re ‘too busy’ for cleaning and housework, according to new research.
The demands of modern life, such as balancing working hours with looking after children, results in a third of adults struggling to find time to take care of their home. Only half of the 2,000 adults polled by Beko, set aside time
each week to clean their home and three in 10 only find time for housework on the weekends. The seasonal practise of spring cleaning, that was once loyally
carried out by proud home owners, is an old-fashioned tradition that’s phasing out, according to 38 per cent. A further 45 per cent believe previous generations had more
time for household chores and almost two thirds wish there were more time saving solutions for cleaning.
room in the house which takes the longest to make sparkling, followed by the bathroom and living room. Keval Shah from home appliance brand Beko, which has recently launched Europe’s first AutoDose Connected dishwasher, said: “With such busy modern lives housework isn’t a priority for many of us anymore. Whilst we all like to be house-proud, it’s difficult to find the time. “Our new research shows that time saving is an important issue, especially with people working longer hours than in the past and enjoying busy social lives. As a result, traditional housework is taking a back seat. “Thankfully, modern technology is helping us to save time in all aspects of our daily activities, including cleaning.”
http://www.beko.co.uk/
New space saving cooling from Amica P
erfect for a kitchen where space is short or as a replacement for an older appliance, Amica’s new FC2093 larder fridge is
just 55cm wide compared to the usual 60cm. There is a strong replacement market for 55cm fridges for both consumers looking for extra storage and this size is also popular in social housing. The fridge is 1235mm high so there’s an impressive 204 litres of cooled storage space – perfect for fresh foods. It has four shelves, a roomy salad crisper, four spacious door balconies and has an A+ energy rating. “The FC2093 is the ideal choice for a family that buys a lot of fresh food or looking for spill-over-space,” says Amica’s
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Marketing Manager Steve Corbett. “The recent rise in energy costs has made consumers more aware of the need to reduce electricity consumption – and replacing an old fridge is one of the best ways to save. Fridges and freezers are running 24 hours a day and many older kitchen appliances are likely to use many times more energy over life than was used to manufacture them. Typically, an A+ rated fridge freezer bought now is over 49 percent cheaper to run than one bought in 1991 because it uses much less energy. “
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