Microsoft to collaborate with Grab for big data & mobility solutions

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Published onOctober 9, 2018

published onOctober 9, 2018

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Microsoft is adding another partner in its ambitious cloud growth trajectory with leading Southeast Asian on-demand transportation, mobile payment, and hybrid services platform, Grab.

According to a post on the Microsoft Stories blog,Microsoft and Grab have agreed to a five-year partnershipto use Azure as the services platform cloud solution along with Microsoft’s other productivity options.

Through this partnership, Grab will adopt Microsoft Azure as its preferred cloud platform, tapping into Microsoft’s intelligent cloud and AI capabilities to scale Grab’s platform efficiently and increase its capacity and capabilities. Through this collaboration, the companies will explore a number of innovative deep technology projects that will enhance and transform the Grab experience for Grab’s users, driver-partners, merchants and agents.

The partnership will also provide specific innovations for Grab that include new ways of processing big data, AI and machine learning.

To improve map creation and quality, Grab plans to tap into the power of Microsoft’s machine learning capabilities.

In addition to new cloud processes, Grab will also be taking advantage of Microsoft’s wide breadth of productivity software suites. The collaborative Microsoft and Grab partnership will see the use of Outlook integration to book rides directly in the email software, Kaizala that will enable group communication and work management with Grab, and Microsoft Rewards Gift Cards for loyalty programs.

Kareem Anderson

Networking & Security Specialist

Kareem is a journalist from the bay area, now living in Florida. His passion for technology and content creation drives are unmatched, driving him to create well-researched articles and incredible YouTube videos.

He is always on the lookout for everything new about Microsoft, focusing on making easy-to-understand content and breaking down complex topics related to networking, Azure, cloud computing, and security.

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Kareem Anderson

Networking & Security Specialist

He is a journalist from the bay area, now living in Florida. He breaks down complex topics related to networking, Azure, cloud computing, and security

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