UNL

UNL

UNL is a universal addressing and naming platform that gives any location a unique, universal address (ID). We go beyond street names and postal codes.

We are building the Internet of Places for addressing, navigation and location-based services. UNL is a smart micro-location infrastructure and new-generation mapping technology startup building the Internet of Places - a digital 1:1 geodata twin of the physical world. UNL thinks about location differently to solve some of the biggest hyperlocal challenges that traditional mapping hasn’t been able

25/04/2024

While food delivery offers unparalleled convenience, allowing us to enjoy a variety of dishes delivered right to our doorsteps, have you ever found yourself leaving the comfort of your home to chase down your delivery agent who passed by your address?

Delivery agents often take extra time to find an address due to a lack of:
> Accuracy
> Context
> Content

…in the addressing system.

At UNL, we have developed a universal language for locations and addressing, enabling delivery agents to pinpoint drop-offs with hyperlocal precision down to 1x1cm². Even in areas where addressing data is lacking, incomplete, or inaccurate, our solution ensures deliveries reach the doorstep reliably.

Reach out to us at [email protected] to explore how we can optimize your delivery operations and elevate the experience for both customers and drivers 💯

23/04/2024

In this week's segment of our 'Confessions of Delivery Agents' series, we delve into a common frustration among drivers: the lack of clear instructions when delivering to apartments 🚶

As e-commerce continues to surge, logistic companies are under pressure to expedite parcel deliveries. However, current maps often lack detailed Points of Interest (POI) data, leaving delivery agents with inadequate guidance to reach specific addresses.

As a result, delivery agents spend valuable time navigating venues, searching for building entrances or the correct lift, rather than maximizing parcel deliveries. In fact, an estimated 7 million minutes are wasted daily due to unreliable and insufficient POI data.

At UNL, our technology enables businesses to deliver value beyond addressing. The integrated approach within the UNL addressing ecosystem enables users to:
🌏 Capture and validate addresses
📍 Update and enrich POIs
🌐 Enrich location with contextual metadata
🗺️ Simplify map-making

With the ability to add content and contextual information, workforce can further ensure smooth and efficient delivery operations. Discover UNL Addressing today! [email protected]

18/04/2024

Have you ever planned a trip but still ended up running late for a meeting because your ride-hailing driver couldn't locate the destination?

The root of this issue often lies in inaccurate addressing. Without reliable addresses and precise geocoding, achieving optimal efficiency becomes a challenge. Unfortunately, in many regions, addressing systems are:
❌ Inaccurate
❌ Inconsistent
❌ Lack of context
❌ Non-standardized
❌ Not up-to-date

At UNL, we have developed a universal language for locations and addressing that allows drivers to find the correct pick-up and drop-off with hyperlocal precision of 1x1cm2 and calculate accurate ETAs, helping drivers reach on schedule, even where addressing data is missing, incomplete or inaccurate.

Get in touch with us at [email protected] to discover how you can ensure more reliable trips and minimize frustration for both customers and drivers 🚀

16/04/2024

In this week's edition of our 'Confessions of Delivery Agents' series, we shed light on a recurring frustration among drivers: the lack of standardization in apartment complex address designations 🏢

Many delivery agents dread appointments to apartment buildings as they often encounter a logistical nightmare. The numbering system within these complexes frequently makes no sense, leading to wasted time and frequent calls or messages to customers for clarification.

Address variance and mapping inaccuracies pose significant challenges for hyperlocal service providers, not only frustrating delivery agents but also impacting delivery efficiency.

At UNL, we pixelated the world to achieve hyper-accuracy and assign smart addresses to any location with precision down to 1x1cm². In doing so, we gave a smart address to:
✅ Any place on ground
✅ In elevation
✅ Indoor

By giving anyone and anywhere a unique digital and verifiable address, we've empowered businesses to leverage accurate and reliable addresses every time. Contact us to learn how UNL's addressing solution can streamline your delivery operations! [email protected]

09/04/2024

In this week's instalment of our 'Confessions of Delivery Agents' series, we uncover a common frustration among drivers: 'I hate when I can't find the house numbers' 🏠

According to a survey, 68% of businesses state failed or late delivery as a significant operational cost, underscoring the importance of optimizing the delivery journey. One common challenge faced by drivers is the difficulty in locating house numbers. While seemingly minor, this detail can significantly disrupt the driver's journey, leading to delays and impacting their daily activities.

At UNL, we've developed an off the shelf last-mile solution to pinpoint exact drop off locations and seize control over delivery operations, resulting in:
✅ Enhanced customer satisfaction
💰 Reduced costs per delivery
🚛 Increased workforce productivity

With our solution, drivers no longer struggle to find drop-off points. Ready to optimize your delivery operations? Contact us today to learn more! [email protected]

03/04/2024

Often overlooked, the impact of late or failed deliveries extends beyond companies and customers, it also affect the delivery agents on the ground. In the upcoming weeks, we'll delve into the real-life experiences of delivery agents, shedding light on their struggles and challenges through our 'Confessions of Delivery Agents' series 📦

Today, we kick off with feedback highlighting a common issue: 'Many times, the pinned location for the delivery in the app is not accurate.'

Did you know that 95% of drivers grapple with inaccurate mapping, leading to issues like:
❌ Incorrect directions
❓ Mislabeled or missing locations

The current mapping and addressing solutions often lack accuracy, context, and content in many regions. Recognizing this gap, UNL pixelated the world and assign smart addresses to any location with precision down to 1x1cm², whether it's on the ground, in elevation, or indoors.

With UNL smart addresses, address is:
✅ Easy to remember
📣 Communicate
🔀 Share

Explore how UNL smart addresses are not just precise, but also reliable, informative, and user-friendly! Book your demo today [email protected].

05/03/2024

Have you ever booked a ride-hailing service for the sake of convenience, only to find yourself walking for 5 minutes to locate your driver?

Often, individuals opt for ride-hailing services to save time and energy. Unfortunately, this convenience is sometimes compromised due to:
❌ Incorrect pick-up locations
⏳ Delays and waiting times
🧭 Navigation challenges
📍 Inaccurate drop-off points
❓ Missing key address details

As a ride-hailing service provider, it's crucial to steer clear of these unpleasant experiences. With the UNL Platform, businesses of all sizes can seamlessly access advanced tools for managing maps and location services. From Maps and Discovery to Routing and Geofencing, discover how you can run your entire location ecosystem from a single platform 🌏 [email protected]

27/02/2024

61% of the delivery business believe that the last mile is the most inefficient part of their supply chain 🚛

The challenge here is not in how to route delivery courier from street A to street B, the challenge lies in getting the courier from street B to the exact drop-off location - whether out- or indoor 📍 This is the last-mile and last-meter section of the supply chain, where addressing data is missing and accuracy is low.

At UNL, we have developed a mapping solution that allows businesses to find addresses and navigate to the exact drop-off locations, even if the query is incomplete, partly incorrect, or descriptive. Discover how you can ensure more reliable deliveries right to the last-meter, book your demo today! [email protected]

22/02/2024

Have you ever received your food cold? The last meter, matters, especially when it comes to accurate ETAs.

Study reveals that nearly half of customers endure delayed deliveries. These delays might occur due to:
❌ Inaccurate locations
❌ Incomplete addresses
❌ Drivers struggling with finding the drop-off & navigating through important points of interest (POI) like entrances and lifts

Longer ETAs not only frustrate customers but also burden companies with higher operating costs and hinder workforce productivity.

At UNL, we are providing hyperlocal service providers with standardized, DIY tools and applications, putting them in complete control of the last mile. Our focus on precision extends to the last meter, ensuring improved delivery accuracy.

Join us in revolutionizing the last-mile experience, delivering not just on time but with exceptional customer satisfaction, reduced costs per delivery, and a more productive workforce 🚀

Photos from UNL's post 20/02/2024

Unlock the power of addresses! 🌏

Did you know there are 5C’s of addresses that make all the difference? From content to collaboration, each plays a crucial role in ensuring accuracy and reliability. Dive into our carousel to discover how mastering these 5C’s can elevate your location game!

14/02/2024

Have you ever got your package lost? You are not alone! Startling research reveals that a whopping 39% of deliveries end up in failure, with an additional 41% suffer from delays.

💡 7 out of 10 businesses attribute lost packages to inaccurate delivery addresses.
🚨 Not only do businesses bear the burden of higher costs for extra couriers, re-planning, and fuel, but they also risk losing 1/2 of their customer base. Recent research indicates dissatisfied customers are unlikely to make another purchase.

Ready to turn the tide on lost packages and customer dissatisfaction? Discover how UNL empowers location-based companies to seamlessly navigate packages from pick-up point to the exact drop-off location at unl.global 🌏

09/02/2024

Wishing everyone a roaring start to the Year of the Dragon! 🐉

Embrace the fiery spirit of innovation, soar to new heights, and let the dragon's energy fuel your success. Happy Chinese New Year to our customers, partners, and colleagues – may this year be filled with prosperity, joy, and countless achievements. Gong xi fa cai! 🧧✨

08/02/2024

Failed delivery is expensive. When a delivery is unsuccessful, the majority of retailers and e-commerce shops try to do a re-delivery. This means increased courier expenses, additional re-planning costs, reimbursements and higher gas consumption 💰

39% of deliveries fail when addresses are inaccurate or incomplete. The challenge is in getting the courier from street to the exact drop-off location – whether outdoor or indoor - where addressing data is missing and accuracy is low.

That's what UNL solves.

06/02/2024

🚚✨ Do inaccurate addresses affect delivery efficiency? Yes, in more ways than you may think. From checkout slip-ups to prolonged ETAs, UNL tackles the challenges head-on.

Transform your logistics journey with UNL's commitment to bring precision at every step, ensuring pinpoint accuracy from the starting point to the crucial last meter. Elevate your delivery experience today! unl.global.

01/02/2024

Failed delivery is expensive 💸

💰 Nearly 2/3 of businesses admit that late or unsuccessful deliveries come at a steep cost.
⛔️ 56% of unhappy customers won't give a second chance.
💵 In response, 41% of businesses opt for compensation, offering discounts, vouchers, and refunds to salvage relationships.

Timely delivery cannot be achieved solely through routing engines and optimization, without correct address and accurate geocodes, routing technology is rendered ineffective.

Get in touch with us at [email protected] to discover how our mapping and data tools can get your parcels to your customer's doorstep at the right place and at the right time 📦

Photos from UNL's post 30/01/2024

Our journey started with 4 billion people at heart. Today, UNL is a new age micro-location database and mapping technology that radically changes the way we interact, utilize, and digitize the physical world.

Here are 4 things that you might not know about UNL:
👥 We started with the mission to bring the next 4 billion people into the digital economy via a unique, digital and verifiable address.
💬 In the process, we created a universal language for locations and addressing that goes beyond simply talking about places.
📍 We transformed the world into a micro-location database that is decentralized and distributed with hyper accuracy of 1x1cm2. On ground and indoor (2D) and in elevation (3D).
✅ We make map-making cheaper and real-time, providing tools to maintain an evergreen map database – that is hyperlocal, real-time and distributed.

Whether you are a startup or an enterprise, a developer or a creator who simply wants to innovate at more advanced levels than they could have with traditional solutions – UNL is designed for all.

Build anything location-first with UNL. Reach out at [email protected]

11/01/2024

We’re delighted to introduce another addition to the UNL’s Advisory Board — Brad Bao, the Co-Founder and Chairman of Lime, the largest and leading micro-mobility company!

Prior to Lime, Brad cofounded Kinzon Capital and led Tencent’s internationalization for over 8 years. Brad’s insights and leadership will be invaluable as UNL continues to introduce groundbreaking micro-location solutions and expands into new markets including micro-mobility and ride-hailing. We look forward to the exciting journey ahead with Brad on board! 🚀 https://bitly.ws/39rMB

29/12/2023

Here's to stepping into a new year where UNLimited possibilities and opportunities await! Thank you for choosing UNL as your partner on the journey to success. Cheers to a prosperous 2023! 🎉

25/12/2023

Amidst the joy of unwrapping presents, baking cookies, and spreading UNLimited cheer, the festive spirit is in full swing! 🎄

From our UNL family to yours, we wish you a Merry Christmas and an unforgettable holiday season! ✨

22/12/2023

The last meter, matters, even for Santa 🎅🏻 Beyond street to street routing, getting the final stretch from street to the exact drop-off location right can make or break your delivery operations.

20/12/2023

Ho Ho Hold up! 🎅🏻 This year, there’s no room for Grinchy mishaps! With UNL as Santa’s official Tech partner, there will be no presents lost, misplaced or returns to the North Pole 🎁 Spread the joy, the UNL way 🎄

14/12/2023

📣 Exciting News at UNL!

We're thrilled to announce a significant addition to our team — Navin Danapal, former SOSV & Orbit Startups Southeast Asia Director, has joined UNL’s Advisory Board! With a remarkable track record steering Southeast Asia towards innovation, he brings a wealth of experience in TMT and market business development.

Navin also played a pivotal role in establishing SOSV SEA in Kuala Lumpur and orchestrating the first Microsoft //build/ conference outside the US, featuring a keynote by the Prime Minister's department for the national Big Data initiative launch.

As an advisor to the Malaysian Government and mentor to Asian startup leaders, his expertise will be invaluable in propelling UNL to new heights 🚀 https://bitly.ws/35QQG

30/10/2023

Location technology drives digital transformation across industries. Yet, it's often confined by legacy solutions, limiting innovation. UNL is changing the game, redefining how we interact with the physical world. We're tackling 7 key location challenges. Dive into our latest article to learn how! 🚀 https://bitly.ws/YFo8

Photos from UNL's post 28/09/2023

Address input frustrations? You're not alone. Long forms are just one of them, swipe to uncover the challenges 🚨

Discover how UNL Location Services can transform the way you build your location-based apps and increase users’ experiences https://bitly.ws/VQ6k

26/09/2023

Digital maps are often outdated 🧐

A study found over 50% of pre-2020 POI records in Southeast Asia were obsolete, highlighting the urgent need for accurate location data. This aligns with the innovation brought by the UNL Platform, offering businesses advanced tools for managing maps and location services seamlessly.

Dive deeper into how UNL is revolutionizing location-enabled applications and experiences: https://bit.ly/4556YIz

25/09/2023

At the heart of the UNL Platform is UNL Location Services, a suite of powerful tools that drives scalable, hyperlocal applications 🚀

Whether you're a startup looking to grow or an enterprise aiming to optimize, UNL Location Services revolutionizes location-enabled applications. Take a closer look into:
🗺️ Maps
🌍 Discovery
🚚 Routing
🛡️ Geofencing

Explore more in our latest article https://bitly.ws/VmEu

30/08/2023

The future is distributed, not centralized. Discover how the mapping industry is undergoing a seismic shift towards data ownership and what it means for your business: https://bit.ly/3PdGobv

Photos from UNL's post 10/08/2023

🌏 Mapping the Future: Embrace the Industry Shift

Discover how location-based companies are adapting to meet today’s requirements and how UNL is at the forefront of shaping the future of location services. Scroll below to explore the trajectory of the mapping landscape ⬇️

Get the inside scoop in this article 💡 http://bitly.ws/RbZT

08/08/2023

As businesses grapple with control and ownership of their location data, the industry is shifting towards a more distributed and autonomous model. 🌐

Eamonn McEvoy, CTO of UNL, offers deep insights into how the integration of ownership and data innovation is reshaping the landscape. Learn about the transformative power of UNL's Virtual Private Maps (VPMs) that enable companies to harness their data's full potential without compromising ownership.

Discover how this approach elevates quality and fosters collaboration, igniting a new era for location-based services.

Read the full conversation here: https://bit.ly/3DRqqx6

Photos from UNL's post 03/08/2023

With an abundance of valuable location data at their disposal, location-based businesses, including logistics companies, can maximize operational efficiency and performance 🚀 However, they face a common dilemma. Scroll to uncover this challenge and explore potential solutions!

Delve deeper into the article for further insights 💡 http://bitly.ws/PUDR

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