# Stellantis and Microsoft agree to five-year strategic partnership.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-04-17 · CBC.ca*

## Key points

- Stellantis and Microsoft agreed to co-develop over 100 AI initiatives in a five-year deal.
- The partnership will establish an AI-driven cyber defense center covering vehicles, IT, and digital products.
- Stellantis aims to reduce its data center footprint by 60% by 2029 using Microsoft Azure.
- Previous Stellantis software partnerships, like with Amazon, have been wound down in favor of core improvements.

**Companies:** Microsoft, Stellantis
**Countries:** United States, France, Italy

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