Microsoft Morphing into Automaker Tier 1 Supplier, Telematics Service Provider

In a reboot of its automotive strategy, Microsoft Corporation is rapidly building a portfolio of automotive OEM customers that are tapping into Microsoft cloud, artificial intelligence, productivity, and machine learning resources to build bespoke systems and solutions.  Gone is the emphasis on Windows to be replaced by assets such as Cortana, Azure, Skype, and Office along with cloud-based analytics.