The Renault-Nissan Alliance and Microsoft have signed a long-term global partnership agreement on the next generation of technologies that advance connected driving experiences around the world.
The companies will work together to develop the next generation of connected services for cars powered by Microsoft Azure, one of the company's smartest cloud solutions. These new services enhance the customer experience through advanced navigation, preventive maintenance and central vehicle services, remote monitoring of in-car equipment, off-site mobile experiences and over-the-air (OTA) updates.
“Partnering with Microsoft allows us to accelerate the development of key technologies critical to creating the scenarios our customers want and building new 100% models they haven't even imagined. We are focused on becoming a provider of connected mobility for everyone on a single global platform,” said Ogi Redzic, Senior Vice President of the Renault-Nissan Alliance for Connected Vehicles and Mobility Services.
The Alliance aims to develop connectivity technologies and equipment that support the launch of more than 10 vehicles with autonomous driving technology by 2020, with services that maximize the best use of the free time obtained with this new type of car. Microsoft Azure provides a proven, secure global platform with unlimited scale that allows Renault-Nissan to deliver services around the world to its broad customer base.
"While the connected car experience is in its infancy, we believe there is much potential to truly change this industry," said Jean-Philippe Courtois, Executive Vice President and President, Global Sales, Marketing and Operations, Microsoft.
The partnership will accelerate the development of the best infotainment and location-based services that will allow consumers to customize their preferences, knowing that their data is secure and that they have the option to transfer their preferences from one car to another, or lock or cancel. this transfer. By adding a central driver experience to the car, driving becomes more personal and allows, for example, suggestions for adapting routes and advanced navigation.
Highlights
· With Microsoft, the Renault-Nissan Alliance will expand the range of in-car productivity – transforming the everyday task of driving into a productive experience by seamlessly integrating the digital experiences of work and life into the car.
· Customers will be able to download updates 'over-the-air', for example the latest autonomous driving program and applications that help to avoid collisions.
· Consumers will be able to easily check and communicate their estimated time of arrival, or alert friends of a change of plans. They will also be able to use automatic in-car payment for tolls or parking with a simple touch from the comfort of their seat.
· Car owners will be able to monitor their vehicles from anywhere via their mobile phones or laptops. They will be able to transfer control to a friend or relative who needs the car – without transferring physical keys. They will be able to use a mobile app that helps them find the car, remotely charges it, preconditions it, locks and unlocks it.
· Tracking programs locate a stolen car and disable it at the first opportunity. “Geo-Fence” technology creates invisible fences around the car that enable notifications when the car enters or leaves a predetermined area or route.
· By adding connectivity, consumers will be able to access advanced automotive diagnostic services, which allows the vehicle manufacturer to deliver unique equipment. Collecting actionable real-time data will also support vehicle engineering to increase production quality.
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