To raise the profile of its recently-launched software as a service (SaaS) platform for connected vehicles, Berlin software technology company ATS Advanced Telematic presented a proof of concept with Japanese electric vehicle manufacturer GLM at the Connected Car Japan exhibition.
Both companies agreed to explore future collaboration with regard to connected driving, paving the way for the development of an OTA updating system for GLM's next-generation EV platform. Offering a free and ready-to-use cloud-based software service, ATS Garage has been created for development departments of automotive manufacturers and suppliers, research institutes and startups in the mobility and IoT sectors.
The SaaS platform, based on open standards and open-source technology, is designed to help users deploy over-the-air updates for wireless soft- and firmware updates for connected vehicles and devices. The current version of ATS Garage supports the OSTree wireless software and firmware updating mode.
“OTA updates are essential for software-defined cars. Carmakers are already realizing the advantages of utilizing shared platforms and open source technology,” said Dominique Bonte, Managing Director and VP, ABI Research. “Automotive Grade Linux demonstrates this, with increasing engagement from OEMs like Daimler and Toyota. ATS Garage's SaaS solution is a perfect example of how the industry can benefit by realizing cost savings and preventing proprietary lock-in.”
Japanese EV manufacturer GLM, which impressed crowds at the Paris Motor Show with the unveiling of its GLM G4 concept, is one of the first industrial users of ATS Garage. At the Connected Car Japan expo in Tokyo, GLM President Hiroyasu Koma emphasized the central role of software development in future automotive development and the innovation process of connected vehicles.
“After receiving strong positive feedback from users of our closed beta, we're delighted to be able to make ATS Garage available for anyone to use and deploy,” said Arthur Taylor, chief technologist, ATS, at a recent event. “We believe it represents an important technological innovation not just for the automotive and IoT industries but also the wider technology community, and we have created the public Meetup series ‘Open Source Tech for Anything Connected’ to reach out to developers and see how we can support their projects.”
Edited by
Alicia Young
