IE Domain Registry launches Internet Day 2018 with new ‘Digital Town’ initiative to combat low rates of e-commerce in Irish towns.
The IE Domain Industry has launched a new ‘Digital Town’ initiative to mark Internet Day 2018.
The company, who manage and maintain Ireland’s .ie domain name, launched this initiative to combat low rates of e-commerce in Irish towns and will take place in Gorey, Co Wexford on October 25th.
While Ireland’s e-commerce economy is worth an estimated €12.3bn, only three in ten SMEs take sales orders through their website, a survey of 1,000 SMEs has shown.
The ‘Digital Town’ initiative will promote awareness and understanding of the internet in Ireland by its citizens, businesses and communities and celebrate the digital achievements of the local community.
Gorey has been chosen for its achievements in cultivating a truly digital environment in the town, and for its ongoing successes in fully embracing digital for its residents and local businesses. IE Domain Registry believes that through showcasing its efforts, Gorey can inspire Irish towns to begin their journey to becoming fully digital.
The IE Domain Registry also reported a 29% growth in new domain registrations in Gorey in 2017 which made the town very appealing for the initiative.
As part of the initiative, IE Domain Industry, along with Wexford County Council, The Hatch Lab and Gorey Chamber of Commerce, will oversee a number of digital initiatives over the next four weeks which will further develop digital skills for businesses and community groups.
David Curtin, chief executive of IE Domain Registry, said: “Gorey is actively embracing digital and the possibilities of the internet, and has made significant advances in cultivating a digital environment. The arrival of high-speed broadband in the town has stimulated a significant increase in digital activity. This includes the launch of the tech co-working space, The Hatch
