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🚗 Software engineering has become a cornerstone of #innovation and competitive advantage in the #automotive industry. In-house development offers control and customization, aligning closely with a company’s needs and internal culture. On the other hand, outsourcing can provide access to specialized skills and innovative technologies without the overhead of maintaining a large, permanent team. Check out our latest blog exploring the trends driving the demand for specialized automotive software engineering expertise and delve into the advantages and challenges of both in-house development and #outsourcing ➡ https://lnkd.in/gARRS_PD #softwaredevelopment #autotech

I’m semi-reluctantly in the market for a new car (love my decade-old Civic, but yeahhhh it’s time) and as I’m reading this KMS Technology, Inc. article on the increasing complexity of all the new tech in cars today, I’m wondering what features people who drive a newer vehicle are finding the most useful and/or exciting? From the article: “Today’s vehicles are more than just modes of transportation; they are complex, integrated systems dubbed as ‘computers on wheels.’ Modern cars are equipped with advanced infotainment systems, telematics, and driver-assistance systems (ADAS), all powered by software.” At KMS, we are seeing this play out with an escalated demand for skilled automotive software engineers who have the ability to develop, integrate, and manage sophisticated software solutions that are robust, efficient, and scalable. What’s the next #autotech game changer? #softwaredevelopment #innovation

🚘Here are some details about our Digital Solution for Car Multiverse Integration which is nominated in the Software-Defined Vehicle category of the IT Team Award 2024.  Full Traceability along engineering V-Model  Our solution for overall vehicle integration seamlessly connects over 600 customer functions per vehicle with the detailed realization of system components and software variants, extending to the individual results of each test drive, all within a single cloud solution. The Common Data Model facilitates efficient planning and testing of over 20,000 product variants and supports more than 5,000 users worldwide. This innovation significantly reduces the feedback loop from delivery to fully integrated tests from three weeks to just three days. In the upcoming series of articles, we will take it step by step, thoroughly examining different aspects of our Digital Solution for Car Multiverse Integration.  The Challenge: The biggest challenge lies in compound integration, as the individual components are often developed long before being tested in a complete system. This problem is significantly exacerbated by the increasing complexity of the developed product's architecture and requires a fundamentally different, comprehensive approach to product integration organization.  The Goal: The goal of our digital solution was to automate the integration of the entire vehicle across the entire value chain (V-model), reducing the human factor and increasing data quality and transparency about the product's development status. This was intended to speed up the feedback cycle from the delivery of software and hardware components to test results in a fully integrated environment on a real test machine (reference vehicle) and to do so in near real-time.  The Solution: The Common Data Model combines all value streams throughout the entire development process along the V-model – from requirements to test results – going deep into functions down to individual electronic and software components and various test vehicle prototypes. This requires centralizing data from various tools and providing data based on roles, enabling comprehensive product variant management and a holistic, automated delivery pipeline from dozens of suppliers to testing on the reference product.  We streamline the delivery pipeline across all stages of the V-model, which delineates the complete vehicle development process along the value chain—from requirement definition through to implementation, integration, and validation. This structured approach ensures each phase correlates with its tests, creating a reliable framework for developing high-quality vehicles. 📣 Vote for Our Team at CARIAD & KL Engineer in the Automotive IT Team Award 2024! https://lnkd.in/d_Ur5U4k automotiveIT CARIAD #KLengineer #AutomotiveInnovation #Team #DataIntegration

More details on how to achieve Full Traceability along V-Model in Car SW Integration. Vote for us in the SDV category at Automotive IT Award 2024 🚀

Great things come from cooperation! 💙 ... We recently proved this together with FERCHAU Automotive and the joint development of 𝗖𝗜/𝗖𝗧 𝗽𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 💪 Thanks to our close and smooth collaboration, we have derived a fully automated and cloud-based workflow. This ensures that the newly developed software functions can be included in a virtual control unit within minutes and tested in a SIL setup in accordance with the ISO 15118 standard. 🚘🔌🔋 This collaboration showcases the immense potential of automation in #EV technology and sets new standards for the future. 🚀 We look forward to further joint innovations to shape our future of mobility! 😊 Get to know our smart charging solution 👉 https://ow.ly/vj0Y50SWymg Learn more about Software-in-the-loop testing 👉 https://ow.ly/6w6e50SWymh #DevOps #CICD #SIL #SoftwareDevelopment #Emobility #SmartCharging

What Role Does Software Play in Modern Automotive Development? As software becomes more integral to automotive functionality, stakeholders in the industry must adapt to the evolving landscape by prioritizing robust software development processes, stringent verification and validation procedures, and efficient change management protocols. Only by meeting these challenges head-on can automakers and suppliers maintain their competitiveness and ensure the continued advancement of software-driven car features. Read More : https://lnkd.in/gx_QhY3Q #developmentprocesses #changemanagement #stakeholders

New Post: The Auto Magazine - Porsche and Applied Intuition announce joint developments - https://lnkd.in/dz_98Vpc Porsche AG and Applied Intuition, a Silicon Valley-based vehicle software supplier, announced a strategic partnership today. The common goal is the joint development in different fields of automotive software while maintaining software ownership and reducing dependencies on black-box suppliers. This reduces complexity and increases implementation speed. The partnership helps Porsche utilize expertise to develop, deploy, […]

New Post: The Auto Magazine - Porsche and Applied Intuition announce joint developments - https://lnkd.in/dpNGE7_G Porsche AG and Applied Intuition, a Silicon Valley-based vehicle software supplier, announced a strategic partnership today. The common goal is the joint development in different fields of automotive software while maintaining software ownership and reducing dependencies on black-box suppliers. This reduces complexity and increases implementation speed. The partnership helps Porsche utilize expertise to develop, deploy, […]

Let's ditch software outsourcing and focus on core teams... "BMW and Tata Technologies are one of many partners that are teaming up in collaborate on software-defined vehicles,  while Porsche also announced a similar software development partnership last month with Silicon Valley-based start-up Applied Intuition."  Automotive Dive Eric Walz In the world of automotive software development, splitting teams across different sites can really slow things down. McKinsey & Company found out how much this affects work: When we add just one more site, productivity can fall by about 11%. More sites mean more drops, but it gets a bit less with each new site, with a loss of about 5% each time. Starting at 100% productivity with one site, it goes down to 72% by the time you have seven sites. This isn't just about teams being far apart. It also has to do with having more people, which often happens when you expand to more places. As leaders in making car software, we need new ways to keep teams working well together, even when they're not in the same place. Better tools for managing projects and staying connected could be the answer, but also focus on a firm responsible for a development area. What's your go-to strategy when adding R&D locations? #AutomotiveSoftware #TeamProductivity #SoftwareDevelopment #InnovationInTech #automotiveindustry #electricvehicles #diagnostics  #softwaredefinedvehicle #automotive

🌟 Software Problems in New Cars – Why Are Automakers Struggling? 🌟 🚗 Many of today’s major car brands face recurring issues with the software in their new models. Delayed launches, bugs, and malfunctioning features are common – but why? Often, it's because the software hasn't been verified in time. The result? Frustrated customers and damaged brand trust. 🔧 The cause often lies in the lack of attention given to requirements management and verification. Software development moves forward without being properly synchronized with hardware and the overall verification plan. This also means there’s no effective way to track how the requirements and software are progressing, increasing the risk of delays, quality issues, and in the worst case, recalls. 💡 The solution is to place requirements and verification at the center of project planning. This ensures that both software and hardware development work in sync. It reduces the risk of costly delays and technical issues – ensuring that the car functions as intended before it reaches the market. 🔥 What do you think about this? I’d love to hear your thoughts on this complex topic. And if you'd like to discuss our approach further, feel free to contact me here on LinkedIn for more details! #ProjectManagement #RequirementsManagement #SoftwareQuality #Verification #Automotive #Innovation