Azure DevTest Labs Accelerates Software Innovation and Developer Onboarding for Global Automotive Leader
Value Results Summary
Daimler AG, a global automotive manufacturer, is evolving from a traditional vehicle producer into a software-driven organization to deliver connected services like fleet management. To compete with technology giants, the company needed to overcome legacy infrastructure bottlenecks where server provisioning often took months and developer license setups lasted weeks. The company partnered with Microsoft to build "Daimler DevCloud," a custom development environment powered by Azure DevTest Labs and Azure DevOps.
The implementation transformed the engineering experience for 700 developers by providing instant access to Azure Virtual Machines and open-source tools such as Docker and Linux. This shift reduced the onboarding process from weeks to hours, allowing engineers to begin coding proofs of concept within minutes. By automating the creation of reproducible environments, the company eliminated the need to purchase and manage physical on-premises infrastructure for testing and development.
Beyond operational efficiency, the transition to a cloud-native development model has improved the ability of Daimler to attract top engineering talent by offering state-of-the-art tools. The platform’s open-source compatibility ensures that Java-based teams and subcontractors can collaborate seamlessly within a secure environment. This high-velocity model enables the company to iterate on vehicle telemetry services rapidly, significantly shortening the time-to-market for new digital products.
