Otonomo Technologies Ltd. announced that Microsoft Maps has selected Otonomo to support and improve its global mapping products and services. The streaming connected vehicle data provided by Otonomo will allow Microsoft to develop enhancements to its mapping services for Microsoft Maps users across Microsoft Azure, Windows, Microsoft 365 and Bing, including providing current traffic conditions, accident notification and route optimization. Microsoft will use connected vehicle data—including traffic data, road safety events and road sign data—to enrich and validate its current road network data.

With these additional data sets, Microsoft can derive additional insights to support its mapping products and services, such as new road geometry or turn restrictions. Microsoft's mapping products and services include its own branded solutions and licensed third-party offerings.