Mercedes-Benz Expands Collaboration with Microsoft to Boost In-Car Productivity with Enhanced Meetings for Teams App, Intune Integration and Microsoft 365 Copilot

Mercedes-Benz sets a new standard for in-car productivity with the latest suite of Microsoft business and collaboration tools. Starting with the all-new CLA, customers will be able to access the latest version of the Meetings for Teams app. It brings enhanced functionality and the ability to use the built-in vehicle camera to participate in Teams calls while the vehicle is in motion. Additionally, Mercedes-Benz is the first OEM to natively integrate Microsoft Intune – the cross-platform tool for managing devices and apps – directly into the vehicle’s new operating system, MB.OS. Mercedes-Benz is also working with Microsoft on bringing Microsoft 365 Copilot into the vehicle. The rollout of these productivity enhancements will start with the MB.OS-powered fourth-generation MBUX in the new CLA.

Enhanced Meetings for Teams app: bringing in-car productivity to a new level

Mercedes-Benz is launching a new version of its Meetings for Teams app. With this update, drivers can use the in-car camera while driving, allowing other participants to see them during a meeting. Given the brand’s focus on safety, the use of the camera abides by the laws of each country and has been approved for use while the vehicle is in motion. The meeting video stream turns off automatically as soon as the camera is activated to prevent driver distraction. As a result, any shared screens or slides in the meeting are not visible to the driver – and the camera can be turned off at any time.

The updated Meetings for Teams app provides customers with an even more efficient way to work within the vehicle. Featuring a new dashboard, it has a function labeled “Next Meetings” for upcoming appointments and enables quick access to frequent contacts. There’s also an expanded chat function that facilitates reading and writing messages. Integration of voice control for text input and the ability to jump directly from the calendar into a Teams meeting provide a seamless user experience.

Microsoft Intune: enables the ultimate secure workspace on wheels

Mercedes-Benz has now integrated Microsoft Intune into MB.OS to create a secure, enterprise-compliant ecosystem for the future of mobile work. Customers can log in with their business accounts and switch between applications effortlessly, taking productivity while on the move to a new level. Microsoft Intune enables the separation of private and business data and allows IT administrators to centrally manage access rights and security policies. By doing so, Mercedes-Benz ensures the vehicle meets the same enterprise-grade security standards as mobile devices like company smartphones. This integration supports the use of other productivity apps like MBUX Notes and Calendar.

Generative AI via Microsoft 365 Copilot: next-level productivity companion on the road

Mercedes-Benz and Microsoft are also working together to integrate Microsoft 365 Copilot⁴ into the latest vehicles. This will be one of the world’s first applications of its kind in a car and will help users prepare for upcoming meetings with the aid of advanced AI. Using voice prompts, drivers can summarize emails, retrieve or query client preferences and details and manage daily tasks without distraction. Microsoft 365 Copilot has the potential to transform the vehicle into a third workspace, complementing the office and home office.

“Through our industry-leading collaboration with Microsoft, we are making it even easier for our customers to stay productive while on the move. By integrating the latest Microsoft workspace tools, such as Microsoft Teams, directly into our new operating system, MB.OS, we’ve created an intuitive and safe user experience that boosts efficiency and reduces distractions at the same time.”

Ola Källenius, Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG