No dodging that conference call now: Volvo adds in-car Skype for Business, will test Cortana too

The Skype for Business in-car app can improve productivity and safety, Volvo says. Volvo says it will add Microsoft's Skype for Business app to its new 90 Series range of cars. Motorists will be able to view upcoming meetings and their participants, and take part with one click via the vehicle's large central display, the car maker said. According to Volvo, its deal with Microsoft also includes "the exploration of using Cortana", Microsoft's digital personal assistant, with the "express intention" of adding voice recognition and contextual insights to predict the needs of drivers. Ericsson will provide the cloud-based infrastructure for the service.