Ford uses Microsoft cloud to seamlessly update cars
Ford Motor Co. is moving to automatically update its cars infotainment systems using Microsoft's Azure cloud service.
Ford Motor Co. is moving to automatically update its cars infotainment systems using Microsoft's Azure cloud service.
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Big data and analytics permeate virtually every move Ford makes, from forecasting the worldwide price of commodities to figuring out what exactly consumers want, what it will build, where it should source parts and how to power its lineup of vehicles.
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