Bosch and
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT)
plans
to develop a software platform to seamlessly connect cars to the cloud. The plan is to simplify and push the development and deployment of vehicle software through a car in accordance with automotive quality standards. The platform will be based on Microsoft Azure and incorporate software modules from Bosch as it will enable software development and download to control the units and vehicle computers.
“Bosch already securely updates car software over the air today. With the comprehensive platform for software-defined cars, we want to further empower automakers to develop new functions and get them on the road faster.” Dr. Markus Heyn, member of the board of management of Robert Bosch GmbH said. “Bosch already securely updates car software over the air today. With the comprehensive platform for software-defined cars, we want to further empower automakers to develop new functions and get them on the road faster,” says Dr. Markus Heyn, member of the board of management of Robert Bosch GmbH.
“Our collaboration with Bosch brings together the expertise of one of the world’s leading automotive suppliers with the power of the Microsoft cloud, AI and GitHub,” says Scott Guthrie, executive vice president, Cloud + AI, Microsoft. “With software quickly becoming a key differentiator in the automotive industry, our ambition is to help businesses accelerate the delivery of unique mobility services across passenger cars and commercial fleets at scale.”
“With software quickly becoming a key differentiator in the automotive industry, our ambition is to help businesses accelerate the delivery of unique mobility services across passenger cars and commercial fleets at scale.” Scott Guthrie, executive vice president, Cloud + AI, Microsoft.
Software is anticipated to play an important role in future vehicle innovation.
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