Microsoft signs deal with spinoff
Seattle PI | at | by Mike
Slightly more than three years ago, the technology behind Inrix was spun out of Microsoft Research to commercialize a system that predicts traffic bottlenecks on major roadways.
Now, in a twist, the Kirkland startup has inked a deal to license the technology back to Microsoft for use on some of the software giant's online properties.
Inrix spokeswoman Michele Large said it marks the first time that the Inrix technology -- known as the Inrix Smart Dust Network -- will be available across a large network of Web sites.