selfdrivingcarAs automakers develop the self-driving car they will be dependent on big data and the software infrastructure to manage  all the necessary information.  Washington companies such as Inrix, UIevolution, Microsoft and Amazon have pioneered an array of data collection and software features to increase functionality of the connected, self-driving car.

Managing all the necessary data also requires powerful cloud services and Washington tech companies are already providing that, too.  Microsoft’s Azure and Amazon Web Services have the capability to handle the information which tells the car everything that’s happening around it on the road.

Read more in the Puget Sound Business Journal.

One of the hallmarks of Washington State’s successful technology hub is the culture of collaboration and the depth of talent and expertise in software and hardware development. Working together Washington’s tech companies are ahead of the curve and ready to power the self-driving car.

If your company could benefit from being plugged into this pioneering technology, contact moreinfo@choosewashington.com