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The Road to Innovation: Cars That Evolve Like Smartphones
Tune in to this episode to learn how Ready Upgrade transforms the vehicle into a cutting-edge electronic device.

​Cars have brains too. In this episode of Always Ready, HARMAN Automotive’s Mike Won, Director of Product Management, explains how Ready Upgrade’s domain controller operates much like a mobile device – powering continuously new in-cabin experiences throughout the life of a vehicle. And it’s ready to launch in as few as six months, saving 70% in development costs.

Mike Won

Key Takeaways:

​[2:37] Mike introduces Ready Upgrade and explains how it is revolutionizing the in-cabin experience.


[4:42] A discussion on the challenges faced in development and how HARMAN Automotive overcame them. 


[5:25] An overview of the differentiating technologies including software approach.


[7:32] Mike shares how Ready Upgrade improves time to market.


[8:28] Mike describes new features and functions of Ready Upgrade and the role of partner Cerence.


[10:41] A discussion on the future of the space and how OEMs can differentiate.

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CI CD: Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery – a set of practices in software development aimed at improving the efficiency, speed and quality of code delivery.


SoC: System on a Chip – an integrated circuit (IC) that consolidates all the essential components of a computer or electronic system onto a single chip.


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Our partner Cerence: Click Here

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Postables:

Ready means that our customers can literally take this domain controller, bring it into their environment and start testing it today, which is extremely powerful.

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What's going to differentiate OEMs is their ability to deliver consumer experiences in the car and how fast they can do that.

#AlwaysReady #ReadyUgrade


We're really thinking out in the future and trying to help OEMs futureproof and prepare for what's coming.

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