VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich. and
WATERLOO, ON, Oct. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Visteon
Corporation (NASDAQ: VC) and BlackBerry Limited (NYSE:
BB; TSX: BB) today announced an expansion of their collaborative
work to accelerate the deployment of digital cockpit solutions for
automakers and suppliers around the world.
As part of the multi-year agreement, Visteon will use a range of
BlackBerry QNX software and services to build next generation
digital consolidated cockpits, including infotainment systems,
digital instrument clusters, and telematics systems for multiple
auto manufacturers.
The strategic agreement is the most recent milestone in the
collaboration between the two companies. Past achievements include
the October 2017
announcement which saw Visteon select BlackBerry's
safety-certified QNX Platform for Instrument Clusters
1.0 software for a digital instrument cluster project the
company won with a major Chinese OEM.
For future digital cockpit projects, BlackBerry will provide
Visteon with QNX software including its QNX Software Development
Platform, QNX OS for Safety, QNX Hypervisor, QNX acoustics
middleware, QNX Black Channel Communications Technology, BlackBerry
Jarvis, as well as professional engineering services for
system-level integration, performance optimization, and solution
validation.
"As an automotive electronics technology leader, Visteon's
hardware and software solutions support the industry trends of
intelligent digital cockpits and the connected car," said
Bob Vallance, Visteon senior vice
president, customer business groups and marketing. "Our
collaboration with BlackBerry QNX reflects our shared passion for
innovation that helps our automotive customers stay ahead of the
curve with future-proof cybersecurity solutions."
For example, Visteon's SmartCore™ domain controllers help
automakers accelerate the digital transformation of their cockpits
with digital instrument clusters, Android-based infotainment,
secure over-the-air updates and connected applications to create a
rich, premium in-vehicle experience. With the increasing industry
acceptance of Android-based operating systems globally, Visteon is
experiencing an acceleration in the adoption of its SmartCore™
technology by automakers in all regions. Today, the company has
SmartCore™ business with ten automotive customers and expects the
technology to be a key growth driver in the coming years.
"We are thrilled to build on and expand our relationship with
Visteon as part of our commitment to provide auto manufacturers
with innovative safety-certified, secure and reliable solutions,"
said John Wall, SVP and Co-Head,
BlackBerry Technology Solutions. "If software is now the driving
force of the automotive industry, delivering compelling digital
experience to users has quickly become the new battleground where
OEMs can differentiate themselves from one another. With trusted
partners like Visteon, together we can help manufacturers stay on
the cutting edge of an industry that's undergoing a profound
transformation."
About BlackBerry
BlackBerry (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB)
provides intelligent security software and services to enterprises
and governments around the world. The company secures more than
500M endpoints including over
195M vehicles. Based in
Waterloo, Ontario, the company
leverages AI and machine learning to deliver innovative solutions
in the areas of cybersecurity, safety and data privacy solutions,
and is a leader in the areas of endpoint security, endpoint
management, encryption, and embedded systems.
BlackBerry's vision is clear - to secure a connected
future you can trust.
BlackBerry. Intelligent Security. Everywhere.
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@BlackBerry.
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About Visteon
Visteon is a technology leader in
automotive electronics dedicated to creating a more enjoyable,
connected and safe driving experience. Our platforms leverage
proven, scalable hardware and software solutions that enable the
digital, electric and autonomous evolution of our global automotive
customers. Visteon products align with key industry trends and
include digital instrument clusters, displays, Android-based
infotainment systems, domain controllers, advanced driver
assistance systems (ADAS) and battery management systems.
Headquartered in Van Buren Township,
Mich., the company employs approximately 10,000 people at
more than 40 facilities in 18 countries. Visteon reported sales of
approximately $2.5 billion and booked
$4.6 billion of new business in 2020.
Learn more at https://www.visteon.com/newsroom/.
Media Contact:
BlackBerry Media Relations
+1 (519) 597-7273
mediarelations@BlackBerry.com
Visteon Corporate Communications
Dave Barthmuss
dave.barthmuss@visteon.com
805-660-1914
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