'The Connected Vehicle Platform allows us to provide insights through each of these lenses, as well as others, using data directly from the tire to unlock value that otherwise remains trapped.'īridgestone will also build new cloud capabilities using Azure that further streamline and modernize the company's core tire business and IT operations, including workplace productivity.

'We know that uptime, driver safety, and total cost of ownership are paramount for Fleets, for example,' said Ferrari. Both companies will continue to use the Microsoft Connected Vehicle Platform to capture and analyze tire data in real-time as part of a fully integrated vehicle ecosystem. Using Azure will enable Bridgestone to create value for customers, primarily global fleet and OEM customers, by integrating advanced tire analytics to better understand tire wear and casing health to maximize tire retreading and inform when tire maintenance may be needed. 'We are excited to build on this collaboration with enhanced and expanded offerings that allow Bridgestone globally to develop new innovations and quickly deliver them to our customers aligned with the Bridgestone E8 Commitment.'Īdvanced and predictive maintenance analytics deliver greater productivity and efficiency for customers.

'Since our first collaboration announcement in 2020, Microsoft has been a valuable partner in both our European and Americas markets,' said Paolo Ferrari, Joint Global Chief Operating Officer, Bridgestone Corporation, and President & CEO, Bridgestone Americas.

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