Obviously there is a lot of cross over with speculative research and many names mentioned by the company over years in updates and presentations. Microsoft Azure is at the centre of everything and I couldn't think of a more appropriate partner for Akida.
''If you invent a breakthrough in artificial intelligence, so machines can learn, that is worth 10 Microsofts.'' - Bill Gates
R-Car Starter Kit uses Microsoft Connected Vehicle Platform and Azure IoT to improve development efficiency.
https://www.aftermarketnews.com/renesas-collaborates-with-microsoft-to-accelerate-connected-vehicle-development/
Bosch, Microsoft join forces to develop vehicle software platform
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-bosch-mircosoft/bosch-microsoft-join-forces-to-develop-vehicle-software-platform-idUSKBN2AI1R4
Microsoft and Toyota Announce Strategic Partnership To Build Next-Generation Telematics on Windows Azure
https://azure.microsoft.com/it-it/blog/microsoft-and-toyota-announce-strategic-partnership-to-build-next-generation-telematics-on-windows-azure/
VW and Microsoft are building an autonomous car platform with Azure at its heart
https://www.slashgear.com/vw-and-microsoft-are-building-an-autonomous-car-platform-with-azure-at-its-heart-11658892/amp/
Microsoft and Sony partner to make smart cameras smarter with Azure AI
https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft-and-sony-partner-make-smart-cameras-smarter-azure-ai?amp
Microsoft to trial Azure IoT platform with Samsung smart home tech https://techwireasia.com/amp/2020/07/microsoft-to-trial-azure-iot-platform-with-samsung-smart-home-tech/
Daimler selects Microsoft Azure for its global big data platform
https://mspoweruser.com/daimler-selects-microsoft-azure-for-its-big-data-and-advanced-analytics-platform/
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi launches Alliance Intelligent Cloud on Microsoft Azure
https://news.microsoft.com/2019/03/20/renault-nissan-mitsubishi-launches-alliance-intelligent-cloud-on-microsoft-azure/
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