Your digital ally that has taken you along and highlighted the path when you lost your way has turned 20. Google Maps was born out of a mapping startup in Sydney 20 years ago. Iterated Sanjay Gupta on the 20th year anniversary of the Google Maps platform. He further delineated that The journey would not have been possible without the incredible partners that the platform has been able to partner with across the Asia Pacific.
As per Sanjay Gupta ( President, Asia Pacific Google) – the expansive grasp of Maps would not have been possible without our countless partnerships with different organizations over the years. They have made maps more useful by providing the google algorithms with critical real-time location data that lead to a highly nuanced digital map development. Beyond that Google maps are making the overall shift to EV vehicles easier. With detailed information about the charging locations.
Google Maps has been able to bring together history and heritage to life through Mapping Angkor Waton Street View. Beyond that mapping the expanse of Kumbh Mela to support smoother journeys for the Indian users, Google map has become synonymous with road trip’s, journeys and your pursuit to dive into the unknown.
Users Bit To Enrich the Experience
Users and local guides are a profound part of the overall genesis of the Maps platform, For years travelling enthusiasts and the travel industry have been able to enrich the user’s experience. Sanjay elucidates about how local communities, particularly in Indonesia one of the most prominent countries with active guide communities and guides. Beyond that, Sanjay writes about how the integration of maps with other businesses has further increased the productivity of the platform. These platforms include GoTo and Menulog, which have used the maps to optimize routes to improve customer experiences.
Google Maps connects us and enables new experiences, and I am excited to continue working alongside our users and partners in the region to make Maps even more helpful- Sanjay Gupta, President Asia Pacific Google- On LinkedIn
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