Podcast
Engineering the Experience: From Concept to Cabin
Learn how the software services unit within HARMAN Automotive is helping OEMs transition toward a software-led future.

​Time to market is critical in automotive. Listen in as Dan Haley, Head of Architecture Practice, explains how HARMAN Automotive Engineering Services (AES) helps OEMs brings products to life faster – offering proof of concept all the way to series production. He reveals how HARMAN is customizing and integrating Ready products for OEMs from Ready Upgrade to Ready Link Marketplace. 

​
Dan Haley

Key Takeaways:

​​[2:11] An overview of how AES partners with OEMs and the added value they deliver. 

 

[3:01] Dan shares a case study of how AES worked with a manufacturer to integrate and customize the Ready Upgrade domain controller into two different truck models. 


 [3:45] A discussion on the history and evolution of AES. 

 

[4:20] Dan outlines the AES organization – size, markets and cost benefits. 


​[5:18] Dan updates Oisin on the role of partnerships and industry collaboration. 

 

[6:34] Dan explains how AES leverages open-source frameworks and partner software to help OEMs deploy Ready Link Marketplace, a product that offers vehicle features and infotainment. 

 

[9:23] Dan shares his thoughts on trends in the space and how AES will meet them. 

 

[10:18] Dan provides more insight into the background of AES and its formation as a pure software services organization within HARMAN Automotive.

​

Mentioned in this episode:

​Always Ready Playlist: Click Here  


Always Ready Video of Full Podcast Episode: Click Here 
 
HARMAN Automotive Engineering Services: Click Here 
 
OEM: Original Equipment Manufacturer – a car manufacturer.
 
Ready Upgrade: Click Here 
 
UI: User Interface – the visual and interactive elements that allow drivers and passengers to interact with the vehicle's systems. 
 
EMS: Engine Management System – the electronic control system that manages and controls the various functions of an engine, including fuel delivery, ignition timing and more.
 
Ready Link Marketplace: Click Here
 
EE Architectures: Electrical/Electronic – the design and configuration of the electrical and electronic systems within a vehicle.

ECU: Electronic Control Unit – an in-cabin unit that controls everything from the climate control system to advanced driver-assistance systems and entertainment features. 
 
SDV: Software-Defined Vehicle – a vehicle whose operation and functionality are primarily managed and enhanced through software, rather than solely relying on hardware and mechanical components. 
 
Eclipse SDV: Click Here
 
AutoSAR: AUTomotive Open System ARchitecture – a global development partnership that defines a standardized, open software architecture for automotive electronic control units (ECUs).
 
Our partner Vector: Click Here ​
 
3D HMI: 3D Human-Machine Interface – the use of three-dimensional graphics and visualizations in vehicle displays and interfaces. 
​

Follow us on Social Media:

Postables:

​We can bring products to life faster than teams outside of HARMAN and reduce the OEM’s time to market. 

#AES #AlwaysReady #HARMANAutomotive 

Our two ambitions are that we're going to help integrate stacks and also continue to build fantastic automotive grade consumer experiences on top. 
#AES #AlwaysReady #HARMANAutomotive 

We are set up to be the OEM's best services partner. 
#AES #AlwaysReady #HARMANAutomotive 
​
Automotive Engineering Services
HARMAN AES is a leading provider of Automotive Software Engineering Services. Our hardware agnostic offerings span the entire software development life cycle and a variety of vehicle software domains.
Automotive Engineering Services