14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft is really betting big on the automotive market, and the company is working hard to expand into this side of the industry, and several new partnerships have been announced at this year’s CES show in Las Vegas.
After informing us that Cortana can be used in cars thanks to Harman and that Windows 10 can also be projected on the infotainment system display, Microsoft now reveals that its cloud services will power the remote controlling features of several Nissan models.
Specifically, Nissan LEAF and Infiniti models sold in Europe will come with the so-called Connect Telematics Systems (CTS) powered by Microsoft Azure, which allows vehicle owners to remotely control their cars using a smartphone application.
Thanks to Microsoft’s cloud services, a Nissan owner can adjust climate controls, set charging functions, and gather information about the car.
Additionally, the application offers charge status, charging station availability to make sure you have enough power to find a place and recharge batteries while also showing range prediction just like the in-car display.
“The partnership allows Nissan to tap into Microsoft’s deep expertise across critical areas such as data management and analytics. Azure offers Nissan the scale and commitment to security it needs to support its global operations. The expansive global footprint of Microsoft’s datacenters provides the coverage to support Nissan’s vehicles anywhere they are in the world,” Microsoft explains.