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
eSync Alliance adds cybersecurity expert Asvin as latest member
eSync Alliance adds cybersecurity expert Asvin as latest member Decentralized blockchain-based solution for software lifecycle management and security Silicon Valley, CA, August 1, 2022 – The eSync Alliance, a global network of co-operating suppliers established to...
eSync Alliance welcomes U Power and its innovative EV UP Super Board technology
Smart EV startup to disrupt electric vehicle design and development Silicon Valley, CA, April 11, 2022 – The eSync Alliance announces that U Power, a Smart EV technology startup, has joined the Alliance. U Power has developed an innovative approach to car-making,...
Mike Gardner interviews Uwe de Nardi, R&D Director at JOYNEXT and Chair of the alliance’s Compliance Work Group (CWG).
Mike: Uwe, you have been instrumental in forming the new Compliance Work Group. What was the motivation for this? Uwe: When JOYNEXT decided to become an eSync Alliance Member, we wanted to know the benefits. The opportunity to contribute to the enhancements of the...
eSync Alliance and Autoware Foundation join forces to accelerate autonomous vehicle software deployment
Silicon Valley, CA, Nov 8, 2021 – The eSync™ Alliance and the Autoware Foundation have formed a joint work group to explore how over-the-air (OTA) updates and data gathering can be optimally integrated into the software stack for the next generation of autonomous...
eSync Alliance accelerates automotive OTA development with an SDK for member companies
New development tool facilitates integration of edge devices into a standardized OTA platform Fremont, Calif., August 3, 2021 – The eSync Alliance announces the launch of its eSync Agent SDK, a new Software Development Kit (SDK) for the eSync Over-The-Air (OTA)...
MEMBERS
The eSync Alliance is working with a number of leading automotive suppliers and is adding new members all the time
Find out more information about the program including how you can become a certified eSync Compliant member