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SEATTLE, Oct. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

-- New offering allows automakers to control the number of software versions in

   vehicles, better understand the state of entire fleets

Airbiquity (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2956282-1&h=3180494048&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.airbiquity.com%2F&a=Airbiquity )(R),

the global leader of connected vehicle services, today launched its OTAmatic

(https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2956282-1&h=1401464180&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.airbiquity.com%2Fproduct-offerings%2Fsoftware-and-data-management&a=OTAmatic )(R) Vehicle Configurator, a tool for defining and

managing connected vehicle software. The OTAmatic Vehicle Configurator gives

automakers insight into the exact hardware and software configurations within

a vehicle, manage known combinations of electronic control units (ECUs) and

software versions in vehicles, and meet emerging government compliance

requirements for type certified vehicle systems.

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In recent years, the number of vehicle ECUs receiving software updates via

over-the-air (OTA) technology has been steadily increasing, making it difficult

for automakers to track and manage software configurations across their fleets.

As these ECUs receive OTA software updates over time, different software

permutations will appear in the field as not all vehicles will be updated at

the same time. This results in a multitude of software combinations which need

to be tracked and managed by the automaker for vehicle maintenance and

regulatory compliance.

The OTAmatic Vehicle Configurator gives automakers the power to address these

issues and better control the software configurations in their vehicles. The

OTAmatic Vehicle Configurator:

  -- Deploys software only in approved combinations. Minimizes unanticipated

     issues by ensuring software contained in tens to hundreds of independent

     ECUs in a vehicle are limited to prevalidated configurations tested and

     approved by automakers.

  -- Provides a breakdown of vehicles in the field. Reports the exact version

     of software and hardware installed in vehicles so automakers can

     understand the state of their vehicle fleets.

  -- Displays a history of vehicle configurations. Allows automakers to compare

     configurations for vehicle lines or individual vehicles to understand

     changes over time.

  -- Works with Airbiquity's OTAmatic software management system. Configuration

     candidates can automatically be created from factory feeds of newly

     manufactured vehicles or by importing Bill of Materials (BOMs) using a web

     based tool, then provided to automakers for review and approval.

     Configurations can also be provided for review when a vehicle reports a

     new combination from the field.

  -- Works with non-Airbiquity OTA software management systems. Existing OTA

     systems can be enhanced by Vehicle Configurator integration using supplied APIs.

  -- Enables regulatory compliance for tracking type certified vehicle systems.

     Allows automakers to record the software (RXSWIN) associated with the type

     certification of a vehicle system and supports UNECE (WP.29 (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2956282-1&h=2769777464&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.unece.org%2Ftrans%2Fmain%2Fwp29%2Fintroduction.html&a=WP.29 )) requirements for tracking software updates.

"At Airbiquity, we're constantly assessing the challenges automakers face and

applying our software technology and expertise to address them," said Keefe

Leung, Vice President of Product Management at Airbiquity. "Automakers need to

actively understand and manage their connected vehicle software. Our Vehicle

Configurator is a powerful tool to bridge disparate pieces of software

information based on the context provided by automakers while also delivering

automation that integrates to their existing processes."

"With the ubiquitous deployment of OTA software update capabilities automakers

face a challenge in managing software configurations across a wide range of

vehicle platforms, components, and markets," said Alex Oyler, Head of Car IT at

SBD Automotive. "To meet emerging regulatory requirements automakers must know

which vehicles are running which software versions at all times. Automakers

must also prove to regulatory agencies that they have control over their

connected ecosystem, and without a high-integrity platform for managing this

information they will face regulatory backlash and preventable cybersecurity challenges."

To learn more about Airbiquity and OTAmatic visit www.airbiquity.com.

About Airbiquity

Airbiquity(R) is a pioneer in automotive telematics software technology and

cloud-based connected vehicle service delivery. Always at the forefront of

automotive innovation, Airbiquity concepts, engineers, and deploys the

industry's most advanced connected vehicle solutions. Working with Airbiquity,

automakers and automotive suppliers have realized highly scalable, manageable,

and secure connected vehicle programs meeting the needs of their customers in

over 60 countries around the world. Airbiquity's latest offering is OTAmatic(R)

for multi-ECU over-the-air (OTA) software and data management featuring vehicle

and cloud-based software components and the Uptane security framework for

comprehensive cybersecurity protection. Learn more about Airbiquity and

OTAmatic at www.airbiquity.com or join the conversation @Airbiquity.

CONTACT:

Cara DiFabio

airbiquity@barokas.com

SOURCE: Airbiquity