Joint research on a platform for in-vehicle applications utilizing IoT
Equipped with digital cockpit, vehicle monitoring, audio, ADAS, etc.

BlackBerry is collaborating with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to introduce a connected car software platform for applications.
Through the agreement, the two companies will develop a connected car software platform for in-vehicle applications that utilize IoT services. Based on this platform, automotive manufacturers can securely access vehicle sensor data and manufacture software applications and machine learning modules for connected cars, electric vehicles, and autonomous vehicles.

Vehicle OEMs can utilize the AWS-based BlackBerry platform to continuously develop and execute software such as gateways, TCUs, engine controllers, personalized digital cockpits, audio, vehicle condition monitoring, and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).

Vehicle software developers can use vehicle data to implement software applications, machine learning models, in-vehicle reasoning, and operations.

The platform being developed integrates BlackBerry QNX and AWS's edge and cloud technologies to provide edge-to-cloud products to the automotive industry.

Furthermore, as the platform is built with a focus on software, utilizing it for electric vehicles and autonomous driving enables not only continuous monitoring of EV battery life but also the control of warranty costs through the management of vehicle subsystems. Manufacturers can increase revenue through data access management, including vehicle security and software updates.

BlackBerry plans to enhance secure communication for operating systems and wireless software update services by continuously integrating AWS IoT services, while also developing machine learning models by adding SageMaker. We plan to add AWS IoT edge services to implement in-vehicle machine learning inference as well.

John Wall, Senior Vice President and General Manager of BlackBerry Technology Solutions, stated, “Through our collaboration with AWS, we are able to provide automotive OEMs with an outstanding foundational software platform to develop next-generation connected and autonomous vehicles. By integrating BlackBerry’s technology and competitiveness into a single dedicated cloud-based product, automotive manufacturers can ensure security and reliability, as well as deliver the driving experience consumers desire.”

Meanwhile, BlackBerry's automotive product lineup can be seen at CES 2020, the world's largest IT and consumer electronics show, held in Las Vegas, USA, from January 7 to 10.