The initial product suite available on Microsoft Azure includes ETAS Calibration Suite, Data Operator, EATB (ETAS Analytics Toolbox), and ETAS ASCMO (Advanced Simulation and Calibration Model). By migrating these tools to the cloud, ETAS enables automotive engineers and original equipment manufacturers to automate and accelerate development processes on the Azure platform, while also benefiting from Azure's scalable computing power.
This strategic collaboration with Microsoft is designed to foster genuine cooperation across the entire mobility ecosystem. By working with Microsoft and making its tools available on the Microsoft Marketplace, ETAS enables customers to accelerate the development of software-defined vehicles. Access to Azure's high-performance infrastructure and rich development environment allows developers to reduce their reliance on on-premises hardware, detect issues earlier in the process, and significantly shorten time to market. The cloud-based toolchain enables early testing and validation, commonly known as "shift-left," which reduces the need for extensive road testing and provides a holistic view of system performance over time. At the same time, engineering teams benefit from easier big data analytics, more efficient resource allocation, and faster iteration cycles.
Agent AI capabilities and improved coordination streamline onboarding and daily operations for customers, making it easier than ever to adopt new workflows and integrate toolchains into their existing processes. This seamless experience helps accelerate adoption rates and unlocks new opportunities for innovation in automotive software development.
The relationship between ETAS and Microsoft exemplifies the level of collaboration needed to achieve mass adoption of software-defined vehicles. By aligning toolchains and providing solutions that address customers' immediate challenges, both companies are helping to shape the future of mobility.
“Making ETAS solutions available through the Microsoft Marketplace is a significant milestone for us,” said Eric Cesa, vice president and general manager of ETAS for the Americas. “The collaboration with Microsoft allows our customers to work smarter and identify problems earlier. It’s a major step forward in making AI-driven automotive development a reality today.”.
“Microsoft is working closely with ETAS to bring its advanced calibration solutions to the cloud,” said Dayan Rodriguez, Microsoft’s corporate vice president of Manufacturing and Mobility. “Together, we are enabling automotive organizations to harness the full potential of cloud computing and transform how vehicles are developed for a connected future.”.
