Modern technology continues to break new ground, changing the perception of people about what cars can be. With cloud-based IT infrastructure constantly evolving, the car industry is also deriving significant benefits from it, mostly in the form of autonomous driving capabilities.
In a recent development, Volkswagen (VW) has joined forces with arguably one of the biggest tech firms in the world, Microsoft. The partnership shall see Microsoft use its technical expertise in cloud technology to expedite the development of VW’s autonomous driving system.
The partnership has enabled the German Automaker to configure Microsoft’s cloud-tech for VW’s connected cars. In the next phase, the carmaker plans to create an Automated Driving Platform (ADP) that would serve as a launching pad for further development of autonomous driving technology. VW plans to do so using Microsoft’s Azure Cloud computing platform.
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Microsoft Azure is a strong and sophisticated cloud computing division of Microsoft. The said division is providing an effective cloud computing platform that offers a host of solutions for numerous organizations who wish to move their complex projects and/or operations to a cloud-based space.
Understanding the need for a dynamic solution to their aspirations, VW decided to procure the assistance of one of the most prolific tech-giants in the world in order to have their transition to a new era of automotive development be seamless.
With technology becoming a necessity in vehicle development, numerous automakers are garnering the support of tech-firms for the effective development of contemporary driver aids in vehicles. Time will reveal who comes out on top in this race for technological excellence. Spoiler alert though! It is most likely to be a certain electric car company hailing from San Carlos, California, USA.
