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We’ve added what3words to our [GIS/tools/platform] for precise asset management

Many organisations use GIS software to find, display and save asset locations efficiently, but street addresses are often not precise enough to pinpoint exact locations, lengthy descriptions are time-consuming to follow, and GPS coordinates are difficult to communicate between people.

To help team members easily find, use and share precise location information in their GIS, we have launched a new what3words [plugin/extension/feature/product] to our [platform/system/app/map].

what3words is an easy way to identify precise locations. Every 3 metre square in the world has been given a unique combination of 3 words: a what3words address. For example [///word.word.word] marks the exact entrance to [company name] HQ. what3words makes it more efficient to locate teams, assets, sites and services. It also enables more efficient incident reporting, and improves health and safety.

As one of our customers, you now have the ability to unlock what3words functionality in our software. Search for our what3words [plugin/extension/feature] on our [marketplace/app/platform] [or use our guide to add what3words to your GIS with ease]. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need assistance getting started with what3words.

We’ve added what3words to our [GIS/tools/platform] for precise asset management

Many organisations use GIS software to find, display and save asset locations efficiently, but street addresses are often not precise enough to pinpoint exact locations, lengthy descriptions are time-consuming to follow, and GPS coordinates are difficult to communicate between people.

To help team members easily find, use and share precise location information in their GIS, we have launched a new what3words [plugin/extension/feature/product] to our [platform/system/app/map].

what3words is an easy way to identify precise locations. Every 3 metre square in the world has been given a unique combination of 3 words: a what3words address. For example [///word.word.word] marks the exact entrance to [company name] HQ. what3words makes it more efficient to locate teams, assets, sites and services. It also enables more efficient incident reporting, and improves health and safety.

As one of our customers, you now have the ability to unlock what3words functionality in our software. Search for our what3words [plugin/extension/feature] on our [marketplace/app/platform] [or use our guide to add what3words to your GIS with ease]. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need assistance getting started with what3words.

We’ve made it easy for you to add what3words to your GIS.

With our new what3words [plugin/platform/extension/feature] it’s easy to start using what3words in your GIS.

What is what3words?
what3words is a really simple way to find, save, share and display any precise location in your GIS. Every 3 metre square in the world has been given a unique combination of three words: a what3words address. For example the what3words address for our head office is [///word.word.word]

As a customer, how can you start using what3words?

With our [plugin/platform/extension/feature], it’s easy to add what3words to your GIS in just a few simple steps.

Search for our what3words [plugin/extension/feature] on our [marketplace/app/platform] or visit [ insert website url].

We’ve made it easy for you to add what3words to your GIS.

With our new what3words [plugin/platform/extension/feature] it’s easy to start using what3words in your GIS.

What is what3words?
what3words is a really simple way to find, save, share and display any precise location in your GIS. Every 3 metre square in the world has been given a unique combination of three words: a what3words address. For example the what3words address for our head office is [///word.word.word]

As a customer, how can you start using what3words?

With our [plugin/platform/extension/feature], it’s easy to add what3words to your GIS in just a few simple steps.

Search for our what3words [plugin/extension/feature] on our [marketplace/app/platform] or visit [ insert website url].

Co-founded in London in 2013 by Chris Sheldrick, what3words is a simple way to talk about precise locations. A what3words address is a human-friendly way to share very precise locations with other people, or to input them into platforms and machines such as ride-hailing apps or e-commerce checkouts and car navigation systems. It is optimised for voice input and contains built-in error prevention to immediately identify and correct input mistakes.

The free what3words app, available for iOS and Android, and the online map enables people to find, share and navigate to what3words addresses in more than 60 languages to date. Millions of what3words addresses are in use around the world, with thousands of businesses using them to save money, be more efficient and provide a better customer experience. what3words is easily integrated into apps, platforms and websites. Products are available for free or for a nominal fee for qualifying NGOs. Its partners include Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar Land Rover, Evri, Subaru, Lamborghini, DPD, DHL, and the AA. what3words has proved to be a critical application for emergency services around the world, helping save time and resources when it matters most.

what3words has a team of over 150 people, across offices in the UK, Germany, Vietnam, Trinidad & Tobago and Mongolia. The company has raised over £100 million in capital from investors such as Intel, Ingka (Ikea), Mercedes-Benz, Aramex, Deutsche Bahn, Subaru and Sony Innovation Fund.

Co-founded in London in 2013 by Chris Sheldrick, what3words is a simple way to talk about precise locations. A what3words address is a human-friendly way to share very precise locations with other people, or to input them into platforms and machines such as ride-hailing apps or e-commerce checkouts and car navigation systems. It is optimised for voice input and contains built-in error prevention to immediately identify and correct input mistakes.

The free what3words app, available for iOS and Android, and the online map enables people to find, share and navigate to what3words addresses in more than 60 languages to date. Millions of what3words addresses are in use around the world, with thousands of businesses using them to save money, be more efficient and provide a better customer experience. what3words is easily integrated into apps, platforms and websites. Products are available for free or for a nominal fee for qualifying NGOs. Its partners include Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar Land Rover, Evri, Subaru, Lamborghini, DPD, DHL, and the AA. what3words has proved to be a critical application for emergency services around the world, helping save time and resources when it matters most.

what3words has a team of over 150 people, across offices in the UK, Germany, Vietnam, Trinidad & Tobago and Mongolia. The company has raised over £100 million in capital from investors such as Intel, Ingka (Ikea), Mercedes-Benz, Aramex, Deutsche Bahn, Subaru and Sony Innovation Fund.

What are the benefits of using what3words for infrastructure organisations?

what3words enables infrastructure organisations – including local authorities, energy, utility and construction companies – to communicate precise locations quickly and easily. This makes it more efficient to locate teams, assets, sites and services. It also enables more efficient incident reporting, and improves health and safety.

It’s simple to integrate into your existing tools with the API or GIS extensions.

What are the benefits of using what3words for infrastructure organisations?

what3words enables infrastructure organisations – including local authorities, energy, utility and construction companies – to communicate precise locations quickly and easily. This makes it more efficient to locate teams, assets, sites and services. It also enables more efficient incident reporting, and improves health and safety.

It’s simple to integrate into your existing tools with the API or GIS extensions.

How can what3words help my teams manage incident reporting and asset management?

A wide range of infrastructure organisations are using what3words for asset management, reporting incidents and improving health and safety.

By using what3words, Openreach has reduced its engineers’ response times by 50% and for Thames Water, what3words has enabled their teams to locate incidents much faster. Hear first-hand from UK Power Networks, Thames Water and Openreach how what3words location technology is helping their teams operate more efficiently.

How can what3words help my teams manage incident reporting and asset management?

A wide range of infrastructure organisations are using what3words for asset management, reporting incidents and improving health and safety.

By using what3words, Openreach has reduced its engineers’ response times by 50% and for Thames Water, what3words has enabled their teams to locate incidents much faster. Hear first-hand from UK Power Networks, Thames Water and Openreach how what3words location technology is helping their teams operate more efficiently.

What’s the difference between GPS coordinates, what3words addresses and British National Grid references?

GPS coordinates
what3words addresses are a human-friendly way of giving the same information as 16 digit GPS coordinates:
51.520847, -0.19552100 ←→ /// filled.count.soap

They are easier to remember, and quicker and easier to say over the phone, or to enter into a device or navigation system by voice or text. what3words has error-prevention technology which helps users quickly identify and correct input mistakes.

Using GPS coordinates with what3words
GPS coordinates can be typed into the what3words app or online map at what3words.com to return a what3words address. To see the formats we accept, click here. You can also see the coordinates for any what3words address.

Developers can also use our API to convert between what3words and GPS coordinates.

The British National Grid reference system (Ordnance Survey)
British National Grid references can be entered into the online map at what3words.com to return a what3words address.

To view the grid reference for a specific what3words address, click ‘Share’, then ‘Customise share settings’ and toggle on British National Grid. You can customise the format to show Eastings and Northings, or 6, 8 and 10-digit grid references. Now, whenever you click Share in the side panel, you’ll see the location’s grid reference in the preview box.

What’s the difference between GPS coordinates, what3words addresses and British National Grid references?

GPS coordinates
what3words addresses are a human-friendly way of giving the same information as 16 digit GPS coordinates:
51.520847, -0.19552100 ←→ /// filled.count.soap

They are easier to remember, and quicker and easier to say over the phone, or to enter into a device or navigation system by voice or text. what3words has error-prevention technology which helps users quickly identify and correct input mistakes.

Using GPS coordinates with what3words
GPS coordinates can be typed into the what3words app or online map at what3words.com to return a what3words address. To see the formats we accept, click here. You can also see the coordinates for any what3words address.

Developers can also use our API to convert between what3words and GPS coordinates.

The British National Grid reference system (Ordnance Survey)
British National Grid references can be entered into the online map at what3words.com to return a what3words address.

To view the grid reference for a specific what3words address, click ‘Share’, then ‘Customise share settings’ and toggle on British National Grid. You can customise the format to show Eastings and Northings, or 6, 8 and 10-digit grid references. Now, whenever you click Share in the side panel, you’ll see the location’s grid reference in the preview box.