What's your occupation and how do you keep up with new technologies?

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Chris (archived2)
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Posted June 13, 2014 at 10:28 GMT
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Many members here are not newcomers to the field of audio event, although it stands out especially with the advent of the new Avant how many are still well aware of rising new technologies. Is this because of the Internet? Obsession, advertising, other channels, the B & O magazine… Or has it somehow something to do with your occupation?

I am a retired Electrical/Computer Engineer. Started playing with audio in the mid 70s. And on to running the IT - TeleCommunication department for 39 years in a Hospital. Used to be an audiophile until I discovered that I really liked music more than the equipment. As an engineer, I was always attracted to the quality approach Bang Olufsen used in construction. Then I made finally the step towards B&O, for quality, design and simplicity. Regular visits to my dealer and dealers of other brands, the miracle of the internet keep me up to date with regard to new technologies.

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mickhoog (archived2)
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Posted June 13, 2014 at 11:07 GMT
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I'm a Senior Contract Manager and I keep up with technologies by the internet mainly. I prefer technologies I like rather that those which may be the latest and greatest (but most of them are)
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moxxey (archived2)
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Posted June 13, 2014 at 11:19 GMT
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Director of New Media across various international (US, UK, AU, SE, NL, IE) technology publishers (magazine and online). I should know what I'm talking about, but am far less 'hands on' than I was a few years ago :)

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elephant
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Posted June 13, 2014 at 11:40 GMT
#2017671

It is my occupation to keep ahead of the curve 🙂

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geoffmartin
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Posted June 13, 2014 at 14:48 GMT
#2017672

Hi,

I work at Bang & Olufsen in Struer in the Acoustics Department helping to develop our loudspeakers and television audio. This means that it\'s my job to not only keep up with new technologies, but to create them... :-)

cheers

- geoff

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Thanks
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BeoGreg (archived2)
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Posted June 13, 2014 at 15:11 GMT
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Geoff Martin wrote:

Hi,

I work at Bang & Olufsen in Struer in the Acoustics Department helping to develop our loudspeakers and television audio. This means that it\'s my job to not only keep up with new technologies, but to create them... :-)

cheers

- geoff

And you fell of your bed and wake up !

Sorry, couldn't resist.

A lawyer trying to be funny and trying to keep up with new technology on this board for example.
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SHEFFIELD (archived2)
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Posted June 13, 2014 at 18:12 GMT
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30 years working within Bang &Olufsen brand, starting as apprentice TV engineer - service manager - service director - store owner.

It's not really a job, more of a hobby, hanging out with like minded people....

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ptbb (archived2)
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Posted June 13, 2014 at 19:17 GMT
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Lawyer
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mjmedlo (archived2)
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Posted June 13, 2014 at 19:19 GMT
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Attorney.

Usually I keep up with advancing technology via internet articles and online magazines.
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olvisab (archived2)
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Posted June 13, 2014 at 19:44 GMT
#2017677
Criminal

I keep up with advancing technology by speaking to the hacker who's sleeping above me.
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