PSOP MAINTENANCE

Efficiently evolve, adapt and secure vehicle software after production starts.
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When an automaker launches a new vehicle, the start of production is often seen as the finish line. In fact, it’s just the beginning of a longer, more complex journey requiring software to evolve, adapt and be kept secure over time. That’s when Post Start of Production (PSOP) Maintenance from HARMAN Automotive Engineering Services steps in.
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Software Requires Attention

Lifetime service
Deep experience enables effective long-term maintenance throughout the software lifecycle.
Better resource use
Saves internal engineering teams time and effort, so they can focus on next-generation development.
New revenues
Creates monetization opportunities for OEMs with new software features and branded services post sale.
Happier customers
Improves the customer experience by keeping vehicles updated with OTA rapid fixes and the latest features.
Key Features
Keeping the Lights On

  • Identification of long-term software maintenance and update needs
  • Problem management for reoccurring issues
  • Collaboration with 3rd-party teams
Enhancements & Security

  • Changes for regulatory, technology innovation, safety, digital services monetization
  • Sandboxed features with on-demand certification 
  • Linux CVEs, backporting, kernel updates
  • Android ASBs, Android Pastry updates​
Frameworks, Validation & Optimization
  • Reuseable frameworks, process and validation automations for greater speed and efficiency
  • Reduces maintenance debt and helps turn reproducible builds into lasting libraries
  • Improves software modularity, reusability, analyzability, modifiability, testability
Keeping the Lights On

  • Identification of long-term software maintenance and update needs
  • Problem management for reoccurring issues
  • Collaboration with 3rd-party teams
Enhancements & Security

  • Changes for regulatory, technology innovation, safety, digital services monetization
  • Sandboxed features with on-demand certification 
  • Linux CVEs, backporting, kernel updates
  • Android ASBs, Android Pastry updates​
Frameworks, Validation & Optimization
  • Reuseable frameworks, process and validation automations for greater speed and efficiency
  • Reduces maintenance debt and helps turn reproducible builds into lasting libraries
  • Improves software modularity, reusability, analyzability, modifiability, testability

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