Automotive
Automotive industry will go through a significant transformation in the next 10 years. These transformations are driven by regulatory and consumer preferences. The future of automobiles is driven by these trends, simply called “EASCY”:
- Electrified
- Autonomous
- Shared
- Connected
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As this EASCY phenomenon unravels in the automotive industry, the manufacturers can not just limit themselves to focus on only product and sale of automobiles. They also need to think about introducing mobility and connected services to attain new revenue streams to offset decline in product revenue.
Automotive customers have complex workflow and operational dependencies as they design and produce automobiles. Sophisticated software can help drive efficiency, reduce costs and gives competitive edge. Automotive companies are increasingly focusing on enriching the automobile with feature rich software to enhance traveler experience, convenience, safety and meet compliance requirements. The automotive industry will increasingly incorporate communication features wherein cars will communicate with each other and with drivers.
Automotive companies primarily need help in the following broad areas of software development:
Navigation : Typically software is embedded in a satellite navigation device that determines the current position of your car relative to destination.
Connectivity : In car entertainment has evolved over the last couple of decades and now offers Wi-Fi, Blue tooth connectivity, Wi-Fi hotspots or tethering to enable internet surfing. With on car internet connectivity, it is possible to stream music online, create playlists and remotely connect your smartphone to the car.
Security : Security will become more relevant with increased cone connectivity. Two-way security is essential to avoid vulnerabilities outside and inside the car.
Car Safety : Many auto makers are focusing on increased safety features to prevent collisions and accidents by proactively notifying the driver and in some occasions, even taking control of the vehicle. These safety features include automated lighting, automated braking, showing blinds pots and assisted reversing.