Question: Recently Tata Motors and Microsoft India signed an agreement with the vision to redefine connected and personalized driving experiences for Indian customers. The first vehicle showcasing the vision for these enhanced driving experiences will be unveiled at-
(a) Dubai International Motor Show
(b) 87th Geneva International Motor Show
(c) Tokyo Motor Show
(d) None of the above
Ans: (b)
Related facts:
- On 16 February 2017; Tata Motors and Microsoft India today announced a strategic agreement to redefine connected and personalised driving experiences for Indian customers.
- Tata Motors will leverage Microsoft’s connected vehicle technologies that bring together artificial intelligence (AI), advanced machine learning, and the Internet of Things (IoT) capabilities on the global hyper-scale Azure cloud, to traverse the digital and physical worlds and create a highly personalized, smart and safer driving experience across the digital life of a vehicle owner.
- The first vehicle showcasing the vision for these enhanced driving experiences will be unveiled at the 87th Geneva International Motor Show on 7th March 2017.
- This will be via Tata Motors’ unique user interface application and services suite utilizing Microsoft enabled functionality like advanced navigation, predictive maintenance, telematics and remote monitoring features.
- In the future, Tata Motors vehicles will offer drivers and passengers a highly digital driving experience. Microsoft Azure cloud computing technologies will allow advanced navigation, predictive maintenance and vehicle centric services, remote monitoring of car features, external mobile experiences and over-the-air updates.
- These will be powered by Microsoft Azure cloud and services such as advanced analytics, machine learning, IoT and artificial intelligence.
Reference:
http://www.tatamotors.com/press/tata-motors-and-microsoft-india-collaborate-to-redefine-the-connected-experience-for-automobile-users/
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/auto/miscellaneous/tata-motors-microsoft-ink-technology-collaboration-deal/articleshow/57184927.cms