what3words

what3words is an addressing system developed by what3words Ltd. that assigns a unique address consisting of 3 words to every 3 meter square in the world. According to the vendor, the system aims to provide a simple and precise way to communicate locations by integrating into various products, platforms, and apps. The solution is designed to cater to companies of all sizes, from small businesses to large enterprises, and finds applications in industries such as logistics, e-commerce, emergency and recovery, taxi and ride-hailing, as well as maps and navigation.

Simple addressing system: what3words assigns a unique address made of 3 words to every 3 meter square in the world, allowing for precise location identification.

Integration flexibility: According to the vendor, what3words can be easily integrated into various products, platforms, and apps, providing convenience for businesses to incorporate the addressing system into their existing tools and systems.

Reliable and accurate: Each what3words address corresponds to a specific 3 meter square and will never change, providing a reliable and accurate method to communicate locations.

Easy sharing: what3words addresses can be easily shared through text, radio, or digital means, minimizing the potential for errors when passing locations between teams and agencies.

Faster emergency response: The vendor claims that what3words enables precise location communication during emergencies, allowing callers to provide an exact address for faster response times.

Coordination accuracy: According to the vendor, what3words addresses can be easily shared over various communication channels, ensuring accurate coordination between emergency teams and agencies.

Simple integration: what3words is already integrated into many Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) software and other emergency software, making it easy to activate the functionality within existing tools and systems.

Trusted by emergency and breakdown services: According to the vendor, what3words is trusted by emergency and breakdown services globally, demonstrating its reliability and effectiveness in critical situations.

Reduce lost parcels: By adding a what3words address field to the checkout process, e-commerce businesses can collect precise delivery locations, potentially reducing the chances of lost parcels.