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.
[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.
Ready Upgrade: https://car.harman.com/experiences/harman-ready-upgrade
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.
Our partner Qualcomm: https://www.qualcomm.com
Our partner Cerence: https://www.cerence.com
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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.
We're really thinking out in the future and trying to help OEMs futureproof and prepare for what's coming.
