LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- BlackBerry
Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) today announced it has teamed up
with Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS) to demonstrate a connected
vehicle software platform for in-vehicle applications that combines
the safety and security of BlackBerry's QNX real-time operating
system with AWS' Internet of Things (IoT) Services in the cloud and
in the car. The platform enables automotive manufacturers to
securely access data from vehicle sensors, and create software
applications and machine-learning models for connected, electric,
and autonomous vehicles.
With the AWS-powered BlackBerry platform, automotive OEMs can
expedite their vision of continuously and quickly bringing
innovative connected vehicle services to market, ranging from
cockpit personalization, vehicle acoustic conditioning, vehicle
health monitoring, and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)
features. Car companies can also leverage this platform for
their new software-centric electric car and autonomous platforms,
enabling essential functions such as continuous EV battery life
monitoring and prediction, and managing vehicle sub-systems to
holistically control warranty costs, providing important security
updates and seamless updates of vehicle software features to
delight their customers, and drive monetization of vehicle data
while exercising control over data access.
The AWS-powered BlackBerry platform combines the two companies'
edge and cloud technologies into a comprehensive edge-to-cloud
offering for the global automotive industry. QNX software allows
automotive OEMs to develop and run a common software platform
across in-vehicle systems such as gateways, TCUs, engine
controllers, digital cockpits and emerging domain controllers,
while AWS capabilities enable automotive software developers to
securely and easily access data from vehicle sensors, build
software applications and machine learning (ML) models using
vehicle data, and deploy them inside the vehicle to enable
in-vehicle inference and actions. The platform will integrate the
BlackBerry QNX operating system and over-the-air software update
services, with AWS IoT cloud services for secure connectivity and
telematics, Amazon SageMaker for developing ML models, and AWS IoT
edge services for in-vehicle ML inference.
"By working with AWS, we can provide OEMs with a unique
foundational software platform that will allow them to build the
next generation connected and autonomous cars of the future," said
John Wall, Senior Vice President and
Co-Head of BlackBerry Technology Solutions. "By combining our
technologies and strengths into one dedicated cloud-based offering,
we can ensure automakers have the tools they need to deliver the
driving experience consumers want, without sacrificing on the
security and reliability they need."
"Our automotive customers are developing exciting new products
and services that rely on the power of the cloud, IoT, and AI/ML.
We are thrilled to be working with BlackBerry QNX to provide secure
connectivity and advanced edge computing capabilities for the next
generation of electric and autonomous vehicles," said Bill Vass, Vice President, Technology, Amazon
Web Services, Inc.
"Combining the safety and security of QNX with AWS cloud and
edge intelligence has the potential to speed the development of
Karma's connected car ecosystem," said Lewis Liu, Karma Automotive Vice President,
Business Development and Strategy. "It shows how Karma's vehicle
platform is being used by technologists as a test-bed to prove new
innovation, speed product development and ultimately to provide
owners with leading cyber-security resources and predictive
maintenance information via the latest artificial intelligence
applications. The result is enhanced VVIP treatment for our
discerning luxury-customer base, and cutting-edge technology that
can lead to new business opportunities for Karma beyond pure
automotive retail sales."
BlackBerry's full suite of automotive offerings will be
demonstrated at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas from January
7-10, 2020, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Visit
BlackBerry at Booth #7515 in the North Hall.
About BlackBerry
BlackBerry (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) is a trusted security software
and services company that provides enterprises and governments with
the technology they need to secure the Internet of Things. Based in
Waterloo, Ontario, the company is
unwavering in its commitment to safety, cybersecurity and data
privacy, and leads in key areas such as artificial intelligence,
endpoint security and management, encryption and embedded systems.
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