Mercedes-Benz has announced that it is setting a new standard for productivity in the automobile with the latest suite of productivity and business collaboration tools from Microsoft.
The new experience will be tested in the new CLA, where users will be able to access the latest version of the meetings app for Teams. This offers enhanced features and the ability to use the vehicle’s integrated camera to participate in calls on the go.
Furthermore, Mercedes-Benz becomes the first manufacturer to natively integrate Microsoft Intune, the cross-platform tool for managing devices and applications, directly into the vehicle’s new operating system, MB.OS.
The German brand also announced that it is working with Microsoft to bring Microsoft 365 Copilot to the vehicle. This will be one of the first applications of its kind in the world in a car and will help users prepare for future meetings with the assistance of advanced AI. Using voice commands, drivers can summarize emails, retrieve or consult customer preferences and details, and manage daily tasks without distraction.
Mercedes expects that Microsoft 365 Copilot has the potential to transform the vehicle into a third workspace, complementing the office and working from home. The launch of productivity enhancements will begin this summer with the fourth generation MBUX, powered by MB.OS, in the new CLA.
