Stellantis N.V. and Microsoft announced a five-year strategic collaboration aimed at accelerating Stellantis? digital transformation through the co-development of advanced AI, cybersecurity and engineering capabilities. Building on a longstanding alliance, this collaboration will bring together Stellantis?
automotive engineering expertise, multi-brand scale and global operations with Microsoft?s cloud, AI and security capabilities to accelerate stronger, more agile, more connected digital processes across its ecosystem. Faster, Smarter Innovation Through AI & Data: As part of the collaboration, Stellantis and Microsoft are co-developing more than 100 AI initiatives across customer care, product development and operations, including: AI-powered product development and validation; Predictive maintenance and testing; Faster deployment of new digital features and services. By leveraging AI-driven insights from secure, encrypted data, Stellantis reaffirms its commitment to put customers at the center of everything it does.
For example, Peugeot drivers may receive intelligent recommendations for more energy-efficient driving in urban environments, along with proactive vehicle-health insights and feature updates designed to improve everyday usability. Stronger Cybersecurity Across Vehicles and Operations: Stellantis will deploy and operate an AI-driven global cyber defense center spanning its IT systems, connected vehicles, manufacturing sites, and digital products. This unified approach enables Stellantis to: Anticipate and detect cyberthreats faster with AI-driven analytics; Ensure consistent protection of connected services and customer data; Strengthen resilience and response capabilities across global operations.
With this end-to-end approach, cybersecurity will be further embedded into every digital vehicle experience, safeguarding interactions across mobile apps and in-vehicle services. For example, Jeep® drivers will benefit from reliable connectivity and protected data access even in remote terrain, ensuring confidence wherever their journey takes them. Cloud-Driven Reliability and Global Scale: To deliver faster and more reliable digital experiences worldwide, Stellantis is modernizing its infrastructure using Microsoft Azure, targeting a 60% reduction in datacenter footprint by 2029.
This cloud modernization will power a more interconnected and scalable digital ecosystem, supporting seamless delivery of digital and connected services for customers, and strengthening operational resilience across global manufacturing and logistics. Joint Resourcing to Accelerate Priority Programs: Stellantis and Microsoft will continue to advance this collaboration over the coming years by working side-by-side and engaging Microsoft-certified partners where specialized expertise is required. This collaborative model ensures sustained focus on Stellantis?
priority technology programs, while enabling future AI-driven enhancements across engineering, manufacturing and supply-chain operations. As part of the collaboration, Stellantis is equipping its global workforce with enterprise-grade AI tools to enhance productivity and collaboration. All employees currently have access to Copilot Chat, with an initial rollout of 20,000 licenses of Microsoft 365 Copilot supporting select roles.
Deployment is supported by a Stellantis-dedicated training program, helping teams apply AI capabilities effectively in their daily work and deliver stronger outcomes for customers.
