The combination of Vector’s secure middleware technology and QNX’s safety-certified operating system is expected to provide high compatibility and scalability across the development ecosystem for software-defined vehicles.

Vector Korea (CEO Ji-Hwan Jang, Vector Korea), a global automotive, aerospace, and transportation electronic system development software company, announced on the 17th that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with QNX, a subsidiary of BlackBerry Limited, for the joint development and provision of the next-generation 'Foundational Vehicle Software Platform'.

This collaboration is a strategic move to reduce the complexity of software-defined vehicle (SDV) development and accelerate time to market, signaling a paradigm shift in the automotive industry.

The platform combines Vector’s secure middleware technology with QNX’s safety-certified operating system, and is designed to simultaneously satisfy functional safety and performance optimization.

TTTech Auto's deterministic scheduling algorithm 'MotionWise Schedule' is also applied here, ensuring flexibility in application distribution across ECUs.

Lightweight and reliable architecture provides OEMs and developers with redundant development It reduces the burden of rework and helps focus on creating differentiated, consumer-centric vehicle experiences.

It is designed to meet industry standards, especially in terms of performance, safety, and usability, and is expected to provide high compatibility and expandability across the ecosystem.

“The automotive industry has reached a tipping point where software complexity is outpacing the pace of innovation,” said John Wall, COO of QNX. “Our collaboration with Vector provides a foundation for OEMs to focus on what really matters: improving the driver experience.”

“This collaboration is a major turning point in our mission to lead the future of automotive software engineering,” said Matthias Traub, CEO of Vector. “This platform, which combines openness, safety and scalability, will establish itself as a key technology for building the next generation of intelligent vehicles.”

An early access version will be available to some partners starting later this year for integration testing and feedback gathering.

The official certified version is targeted for release by the end of 2026 and is being developed to meet functional safety standard ISO 26262 ASIL D and cybersecurity standard ISO 21434.