Washington D.C. to Join Anheuser Busch’s Pilot Smart Fridge Program, Office Bud-e’s Expanding Network

A smarter, happier hour awaits plus an exclusive offer for DC office and work spaces

Winter 2017 - Global leader in the food and beverage industry, Anheuser Busch announces today the extension of its successful pilot program, Office Bud-e - Now available in Washington D.C. Broadening its market to the epicenter of the nation, the Office Bud-e is an advanced and fully-stocked premium office refrigerator that arrives at the office ready to work and filled with a wide variety of beers (up to 180). The greatest advancement in corporate culture since the invention of the water cooler, Office Bud-e is giving progressive workspaces the opportunity to experience the future in office tech.

As featured in Eater and Food & Wine, Office Bud-e is taking the nation by storm, offering break rooms and other communal spaces the advantage of enjoying both sleek design and revolutionary technology. Developed by Anheuser-Busch in conjunction with Buzz Connect, a full service product design and manufacturing company, Office Bud-e is now exclusively available in the metropolitan areas of Washington DC, Chicago and New York.

Each Office Bud-e comes equipped with the latest in WiFi connectivity to ensure the office is ready for any occasion. Whether it’s a company holiday party, game day at the office, a chance to unwind at the end of a long week, or a chance to celebrate the success of big project with co-workers; the Office Bud-e is the water cooler of the next generation -- Learn more about having Office Bud-e in your workplace.

Due in large part to the surge of Millennials entering the workforce, a recent shift in attitude towards cultivating a positive, more relaxed workplace environment is gaining momentum across the nation. Anheuser-Busch is embracing this progressive movement head on by addressing the increasing demand for in-office perks, such as happy hours, in order to foster increased productivity throughout the office. Their solution: Office Bud-e delivers a low maintenance way to boost office morale and productivity and gives the office manager a break from constantly keeping up with the demands of a happy workforce. A new era in corporate culture is creating a demand for change in the current workforce climate. As elaborated upon by Office Bud-e visionary, Director of Strategy & Innovation at Anheuser Busch, Andrew Green elaborates:

“Part of our dream at Anheuser Busch is to bring people together, and the Office Bud-e fridge helps to do just that. As workplace culture continues to become more social, the Office Bud-e acts as the new age “water cooler” supporting in-office events and promoting employee engagement.”

Office Bud-e offers forward thinking companies a path to incentivising and motivating the millennial workforce without the cost or hassle of redesigning an office space that includes nap pods or ultimate frisbee courses (as seen in Google’s infamous Googleplex corporate space). A high tech yet easy to use tool, Office Bud-e brings co-workers together in a way that has been lost in today’s fast-paced world. In line with a workforce that is seeking a constant outlet for connections - Office Bud-e offers the perfect setting for the gathering of ideas as well as the chance to connect amongst colleagues. Utilizing a smart sensor spring system and a simple Wifi connection, the Office Bud-e monitors in real time the quantity of beers in stock at any moment. When inventory begins to run low, this smart fridge connects to local delivery services to re-stock the supply, employing the latest innovations in digital tracking. With the option to set up automatic orders or simply send the office manager e-reminders to reorder via the Anheuser-Busch web portal, Office Bud-e seamlessly delivers office luxury with ease.

Washington DC: Be the latest city to join the movement towards a happier hour. -
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