sábado, 5 de abril de 2008

Microsoft Automotive - Blue & Me Nav

About Microsoft in the automotive industry

Microsoft works in collaboration with its innovative partners to deliver comprehensive value and new capabilities to the automotive industry, providing insight and innovation for the creation, marketing, and enjoyment of the automobile.

The Microsoft portfolio offers comprehensive solutions for the automotive industry, including:

• The Microsoft Automotive & Industrial Equipment Solution Group (AIE) develops technology and strategies that enable the automotive community to accelerate insight through advanced analysis services, drive innovation through collaboration, and improve performance through increased visibility into operations across the automotive ecosystem. AIE is devoted to helping the automotive industry reach peak performance in new product development, assembly and supply chain operations, sales, and customer service.

• The Microsoft Automotive Business Unit (ABU) is headquartered in Redmond, Wash. ABU connects people in cars to the information and entertainment they want, and in this way they are free to enjoy life on the road. Technology from ABU makes possible the connected car. The car enables seamless integration of mobile devices and the delivery of Internet and wireless network services built on the Microsoft platform. By helping the auto industry create standardized telematics solutions, ABU makes possible a wide range of cost-effective in-car entertainment, communications, and information systems.

• The MSN Autos website, launched in October 1995, is one of the world’s largest networks of automotive buying and ownership services. MSN Autos is visited by more than 12 million consumers each month. From product reviews and surround video features to lists of new-car and used-car prices, MSN Autos helps consumers find the car they want at a price they can afford. The Web site contains details about more than 10,000 vehicle makes and models as well as 70,000 used vehicles. Visitors can research and compare, identify local dealers, and receive instructions for service and maintenance schedules after the purchase occurs. MSN Autos has a network of more than 7,500 affiliated dealers nationwide.

Microsoft focuses on what it does best—providing standard, reliable, cost-effective tools that create a solid foundation for industry specific applications. Microsoft offers strong performance and high value in products and technologies, including:

• Microsoft .NET Framework
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 operating system
• Microsoft SQL Server 2005
• Microsoft BizTalk Server 2004
• Microsoft Office Editions 2007
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