Ola, Microsoft join hands to build connected platform for carmakers

Indian cab aggregator to use Microsoft Azure to power its existing connected car platform Ola Play

Homegrown app-based cab aggregator Ola is partnering with global technology giant Microsoft to build a new connected vehicle platform for car manufacturers worldwide. As part of this strategic partnership, Ola on Tuesday announced that Microsoft would be a preferred cloud provider and that it would use Microsoft Azure to power its existing connected car platform Ola Play.
 
This would help transform driver and passenger experience with vehicle diagnostics, improved in-car productivity, advanced navigation, predictive maintenance of vehicles and more. Both companies would collaborate to take this platform to car manufacturers globally for integrating with vehicle systems.
 
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