The goal of the partnership is to alleviate those concerns and to ultimately give VW the competitive edge. Microsoft also appears to be quite confident it can deliver the goods for its partner.
“This is the next evolution of our foundational work with the Volkswagen Group to enhance their transformation as a software-driven mobility provider,” said Scott Guthrie, Microsoft executive vice president, Cloud + AI. “The power of Microsoft Azure and its compute, data and AI capabilities will enable Volkswagen to deliver secure and reliable automated driving solutions to their customers faster.”
Automakers have recognized that manufacturing vehicles alone aren’t good enough anymore; they must become mobility providers with a range of options. This includes ride sharing and even electric scooters.
