Software intelligence is changing the situation of our present industrial economy and the advent of the Internet of Things can now update the remote functionality seamlessly via ever faster communication networks and performing.
The automotive sector is a good example of this transition began. 15 years ago, except the volume criteria, model and color, the buyer thought especially engine, safety and consumption. Now he wonders how his smartphone will fit in his car to communicate; he wants to know if it will have to perform updates to its GPS manually …
In a few years, the software will be THE ultimate selection criterion, as it will be considered the only factor capable of guaranteeing the highest level of safety and driving comfort. Remain lucid, I know that this culture change will be gradual but pioneers such as Tesla and Mercedes, who see great potential, have already started to integrate this revolution in their vehicles, helped by IT solution providers such that Intel and SAP.
The connected car as road safety tool
Automotive 2.0, connected, not only receives information, it can also send to other motorists. At Mercedes, technology “Car-to-X” will equip the future Mercedes E-Class Integrated system “Mercedes Intelligent Drive”, it uses the mobile communication network to make and receive alerts to improve safety .
For example, when a car equipped with Car-to-X will face an unusual event – like a slippery turn or stop after an accident – it will automatically send a message that, once processed, will be returned as alert other drivers equipped with this technology. They can therefore anticipate autonomously others invisible dangers. Of course, to be completely effective, it will ideally this system is present in a large number of cars, which then will act as distributed sensors everywhere to ensure the most comprehensive possible detection of potential threats. What probably take some time …
Just like the family of bikers on Harley Davidson, one can take to dream of a community road lined with drivers at the wheel of their connected cars whose conduct will be transcended by the ability to benefit from the experience of others to improve that of all. This feeling of belonging to a large family will be even more beneficial to the brand image builders elsewhere!
Automate software updates to secure automotive and prevent cyber attacks
Since the recent publication of a video showing remote hackers hijack a Jeep Cherokee Chrysler, the fateful question is on everyone’s lips in the automotive market: If cars have become increasingly technological, how can we avoid malicious initiatives?
From home via a simple laptop, two researchers were put into the skin and hackers broke into the e-car entertainment system of the car, which is connected to the Internet. They had managed to manipulate the radio, windshield wipers, but also the speed and braking. The apparent aim of the operation is to raise awareness among players in the industry that the benefits represented by technological progress need to be rationalized by a total control of development processes and deployment software.
More technology is ubiquitous, the more input there are many opportunities for hackers. The company now Tesla announced software updates for its cars, as Apple would for a new OS for its computers and smartphones.
Also a car whose technology could not be updated due to obsolescence will be just as prone to malicious attacks. The aging of this technology can also be an easier entry for hackers.
There are in Tesla, unlike other manufacturers, the consciousness of an omnipresent threat. It is integrated as much as its IT systems on its vehicles.
Embed continued deployment software to increase the sustainability of the automobile
There are some months, some drivers saw their new model of Tesla electric sedan catch fire after a battery fire after rolling to metal debris on the highway and that had perforated chassis and caused a battery fire lithium. Tesla was then shown innovation and responsiveness especially by organizing a remote update campaign – via telephone networks – software for all cars in circulation
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This update helped limit the lowering of the flat bottom of the vehicle on Highway option to prevent the incident from recurring. Without this life-saving initiative, imagine the enormous cost incurred if we had to recall all vehicles concerned to the plant and the loss of profit for the manufacturer. Instead, a simple software upgrade requiring no labor movement has kept all the models on the market to the satisfaction of its customers.
An ocean of possibilities but under certain conditions
The explosion of the Internet of Things allows our company to glimpse the many opportunities offered by connected objects. The automotive industry has clearly recognized this trend to stimulate innovation within its competitive market and designing a new era of intelligent vehicles, receptive, responsive and funs!
However software integration in this type of products has risks. The heart of this problem is to successfully isolate the vital elements related to the safety of the driver and passengers, driving performance of other less critical vehicle functions such as multimedia, or air conditioning. Many engineers, designers and researchers are already working there but the road is complete.
The advent of IoT will push the auto industry to standardize its onboard computers. In a similar dynamic to that there has been in the market for smartphones, to better differentiate, builders are now struggling to develop the most user-friendly interface, innovative, intuitive and efficient. The winner will be the car connected with the correction of bugs or application software updates will be continuous over-the-air without its driver noticing. It was at that time that the continued deployment will make all the difference between brands.
Where previously the manufacturer believed its product mainly mechanical and aesthetic point of view, we have to leave an important part of a successful car model connected to the quality of the software system. The pledge of this quality can not exist without the establishment of a phase in software testing upstream extremely comprehensive and rigorous to ensure that the software deployed in the car meets all requirements and contingencies associated with travel made. To get there, the software updates are absolutely unavoidable and will become essential in the market.
The most pessimistic surely say that the trend will increase as the hipster who one morning decided to shave their beards, but for my part, I am deeply convinced that the continuous deployment and IoT are the chokepoints of the car connected and intelligent for “deploy “the full extent of its ability to offer the driver an even better experience the road.
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