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PolskiSygic, the leading GPS technology company has announced a partnership with innovative addressing system what3words. Sygic Business Solutions and consumer apps are used by over 200 million drivers and 2,000 fleets worldwide including MiX Telematics, DISH, Hermes, and they were the first GPS app to partner with Ford. The partnership will initially focus on Sygic’s business solutions for taxi, public transport, delivery and construction clients with the aim of a wider integration into Sygic’s commercial products. Clients will simply be able to turn on 3 word addressing within their existing solutions in the coming months.
what3words is a location reference system that has divided the world into 57 trillion 3m x 3m squares, each with a unique 3 word address. for example ///droplet.outings.panel will take you to the front door of Sygic’s headquarters in Bratislava.
“Sygic is committed to exploring the boundaries of navigation, a philosophy that has directly contributed to our enduring reputation as the leader in navigation”, said Martin Strigac, Sygic CEO. “what3words is the simplest way to talk about location and its rapid adoption across sectors means it is quickly becoming a standard. To get from A to B you need a map, navigation and to know precisely where A and B are. With what3words we can now offer a world class solution across all of these.”
Sygic business solutions professional navigation for integration into Fleet & Workforce management systems, trusted by 1,000,000+ professional drivers worldwide.
“In-car navigation relies on an antiquated street and postal address system that is no longer fit-for-purpose,” says Chris Sheldrick, CEO and co-founder of what3words. “Poor addressing leaves drivers frustrated and means businesses waste millions every year. We are delighted to partner with Sygic to offer their business customers a more efficient solution to the last-mile challenge.”
Sygic featuring what3words will be showcased at the Post & Parcel Conference in Berlin, 20th, 21st & 22nd March 2018, Germany, at the Sygic Booth.