Partnership will pursue a “fully connected” vehicle fleet for future Volkswagen models.
Microsoft’s Azure platform will serve as the foundation VW’s connected car services.
VW says they want to become a full-service “mobility provider.”

The hook-ups between automotive and tech companies continues apace, with Volkswagen and Microsoft announcing a new strategic partnership recently. But this seems more than just “such and such connectivity feature is now available in our latest models.” VW and Microsoft have something much bigger in mind.
I know, given VW’s trials and tribulations with all that diesel-gate stuff, and given the fact Microsoft is responsible for the phrase “blue screen of death” becoming part of our modern lexicon, this might not bode all that well, but hey, let’s give ’em a break, okay" Digital Transformations
Volkswagen and Microsoft are collaborating to fast-track VW’s “digital transformation,” meaning expect more computer-like stuff crammed into more and more VWs as time moves on. Volkswagen is going with the Microsoft Azure digital platform for Automotive Cloud, hoping this will be a decisive step forward in turning the automotive giant into a “mobility provider” with a fully connected fleet.
Mobility provider" Is that what the kids are calling car companies these days"
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