Category: Smart Villages

Smart Villages are the future

Wexford Talent Map Showcases Available Employment Skills

1st February 2019 Off

We’re delighted to share our latest Wexford Talent Heat Map – commissioned by Wexford County Council – showcasing the wealth and breadth of talent available across Wexford and the immediate surrounding area.   Wexford County Council were keen to highlight the skills and experience available in the area for a number of reasons, not least…

By Louise O'Conor

Where is Ireland’s Talent? We’ve (literally) mapped it out for you!

15th January 2019 Off

We’re excited to release Ireland’s first Interactive Talent Heat Map – showcasing the talent and skills nationwide – and not just in major cities! Following intensive data mining, analysis and tracking of our +20,000 smart working members – and thanks to some great design work by TheInformationLab.ie – Abodoo is excited to reveal our first nationwide interactive…

By Louise O'Conor

2 World-Changing #SmartWorking Initiatives

20th December 2018 Off

#SmartWorking and improved technology are leading the change movement in how we work. More than just revolutionising offices and working spaces, we believe that #SmartWorking will drive positive and massive global changes. For the Day 2 of our Christmas Countdown, we selected 2 initiatives developed by Abodoo we believe will change the world: Smart Villages…

By Vithoria Escobar

8 Reasons Why We Love SmartVillages

14th December 2018 Off

We are back with Day 8 of our 12 Days of Christmas series. SmartVillages, also referred to as, ‘Villages of the Future,’ are community led initiatives that empower rural towns and villages to overcome the digital divide between urban and rural areas through improved connectivity. Today, we will be sharing our top 8 Reasons Why…

By Chloe Sullivan

Rural Regeneration: Burren Enterprise Centre facilitates SmartWorkers

3rd December 2018 Off

Week THREE of our Rural Regeneration series is fast approaching! And I have loved every minute of it. I guess you could say this series came about half accidentally half deliberately when I began sourcing information for our SmartVillages initiative. This initiative promotes Rural Regeneration and I came across both uplifting and inspiring stories about…

By Chloe Sullivan

Rural Regeneration: SmartWorking Carrick On Shannon company wins Great Place to Work

26th November 2018 Off

Rural Regeneration x SmartWorking What do we mean? SmartWorking refers to a method of working that promotes employee agility whilst tailoring your work method to your needs, location and skill set. The World of Work and the way in which we work is changing. As a result of technological advances, it is becoming less and…

By Chloe Sullivan

Smart Villages & Co-Working Hubs Initiatives

16th October 2018 Off

When a community comes together, anything is possible. As you know, at Abodoo we’re passionate about all things SmartWorking. That’s why we’ve launched two amazing new initiatives dedicated to supporting the regeneration of rural towns and communities as vibrant and viable locations to work. 1. Smart Villages For decades, rural towns and villages have endured…

By Louise O'Conor

Internet Day 2018 [VIDEO]

10th October 2018 Off

Internet Day 2018 Internet day is a day of celebration which aims to promote awareness, knowledge, use and understanding of the internet among citizens, businesses and communities. To mark Internet Day 2018, IEDR have chosen Gorey, Co Wexford as the 2018 Digital Town to host the official launch and celebration. CEO David Curtin will deliver a short…

By Louise O'Conor