Connected Vehicle Autonomy's Computing Backbone by Paul Seredynski Cloud-computing networks are speeding AV development and preparing to manage tomorrow's data-reliant AV fleets. same networked resources derived from these partnerships are helping to speed AV development, with connected vehicles already paving the digital pathways. Cloud computing leverages global networks linking hardware-filled data centers to provide on-demand processing power and data storage needed to scale VW You might never spot one, but computing clouds will be crucial for the success of autonomous vehicles (AVs). The automotive and digital worlds have begun aligning to create the cloud-based digital backbones that will enable AVs to operate safely on real roads and in real time. From an engineering perspective, the VW Group's latest efforts with Microsoft include the development of an Automated Driving Platform (ADP) aimed at leveraging Microsoft's Azure cloud platform to simplify processes and bring solutions to the group's vehicles sooner on a global scale. 14 May 2021 AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE ENGINEERING