eSync Alliance Program
A Multi-Company Initiative for OTA Updates and Diagnostics
WHAT IS THE eSync ALLIANCE?
An initiative throughout the automotive electronics ecosystem
The eSync Alliance creates a high-confidence multi-vendor path to creating end-to-end secure OTA
and data services for the connected car through a global network of co-operating suppliers
THE eSync SYSTEM
A Common Architecture and APIs for Cloud-to-End-Device Data-Push and Data-Pull
Protecting safety and privacy with end-to-end cybersecurity
Retrieving and managing
diagnostic data
Updating and fine tuning software in any number of end-devices
Releasing final builds to cars at transit and dealer locations
Building secure and reliable OTA and diagnostics: a non-trivial exercise
Maximum value: one system to reach all devices in the vehicle
PROGRAM COMPONENTS
The eSync Alliance includes the following three components
ALLIANCE MEMBERSHIP
Member companies provide eSync Compliant products or services, and work with other members to support OEM integration efforts
COMPLIANCE PROGRAM
Defines the architecture, APIs, minimum common feature set, and criteria for a product to use the eSync Compliant mark
MARK
Indicates when a product has met all the requirements of the eSync Compliance Program
PROGRAM BENEFITS
The eSync Alliance allows all companies in the automotive value chain to benefit from OTA, even if they’ve not acquired an OTA vendor or created an in-house solution
Simplifies OTA deployments by defining and standardizing features and APIs for OTA updates and diagnostics
Seamlessly crosses boundaries of all in-vehicle networks to reach any eSync Compliant module (TCU, ECU, IVI, ADAS, etc)
Covers cloud-to-car connectivity, vehicle gateways, data management, and middleware with end-to-end cybersecurity
IMPACT
AUTOMOTIVE OEMs
• Seamless and secure end-to-end solution
• Accelerated integration timelines
• Faster time-to-market
• Reduced risk
• Multi-vendor support
AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIERS
• Path to proven OTA and diagnostics capabilities
• Simplified development
• Reduced integration time
• Streamlined delivery
• Greater value to OEM
RECENT NEWS / ARTICLES
Suzuki, Subaru, Daihatsu, Toyota and Mazda announced they are standardizing how vehicles communicate with the cloud.
We welcome the news that five major Japanese automakers are working together on communications to connected cars. Suzuki, Subaru, Daihatsu, Toyota and Mazda announced they’re standardizing how vehicles communicate with the cloud, to improve safety and make connected...
Mike Gardner interviews Steffen Herz, HELLA, Head of the Technical Working Group on the eSync specification V2.0
The first version of the eSync OTA specification was initially developed by the five founding members of the alliance, AlpsAlpine, Excelfore, HELLA, Molex, and ZF. Following its release, interest and membership in the alliance and its mission increased substantially....
eSync Alliance welcomes Aptiv as new member
Global technology company joins the industry-wide OTA platform initiative Silicon Valley, CA, June 7, 2021 – The eSync Alliance announces that Aptiv has become its latest member, joining existing Alliance members to build an industry-wide bi-directional...
eSync Alliance and GENIVI Alliance collaborate on data standardization
Industry bodies working together to simplify automotive data gathering and handling Silicon Valley, CA, April 22, 2021 – The eSync™ Alliance announces that it is working with the GENIVI Alliance to standardize communications with the connected car. By aligning the...
Webinar: The Value of Standardization in Automotive Over-the-Air Updating and Data Gathering
Strategy Analytics and the eSync Alliance present: The Value of Standardization in Automotive Over-the-Air Updating and Data Gathering Click here to REGISTER for this event Standardizing the Automotive OTA platform provides cost savings,...
MEMBERS
The eSync Alliance is working with a number of leading automotive suppliers and is adding new members all the time
Find out how more information about the program including how you can become a certified eSync Compliant member