Audi’s Edge Cloud 4 Production (EC4P) platform is a cloud-based foundation for its factory automation environment. It is designed to transform how production systems are managed on the shop floor and to make day-to-day work easier for employees.

EC4P powers worker support systems that guide employees step-by-step through the vehicle part installation process. Instead of relying only on manual instructions or static documentation, workers can use these digital support tools to follow the correct sequence, reduce errors, and keep quality consistent across production lines.

In short, EC4P is Audi’s way of reimagining how cloud technology supports modern manufacturing, combining digital guidance for workers with a more flexible and efficient production IT backbone.

Audi built EC4P on VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) from Broadcom to get the benefits of both private and public cloud models in a single platform.

With VCF, Audi gains:

• Private cloud performance and security – important for sensitive production systems and factory data.
• Public cloud–like agility and scale – allowing Audi to roll out new applications, worker support tools, and automation capabilities more quickly across its manufacturing sites.

This combination helps Audi run critical factory workloads reliably while still being able to adapt and scale as production needs change.

EC4P is designed not just for machines, but for people. It supports employees directly on the factory floor by powering digital worker support systems.

These systems guide workers through the vehicle part installation process, helping them:

• Follow the correct steps in the right order
• Reduce the chance of installation errors
• Maintain consistent build quality across vehicles

By running these support tools on VMware Cloud Foundation, Audi can deliver them reliably and at scale, making it easier for employees to focus on quality and efficiency rather than on managing complex instructions.