Why standardization matters in automotive OTA

Imagine you’ve just parked your new vehicle when suddenly an alert appears on your dashboard: “Update available.” With a simple tap, your vehicle’s braking system is enhanced, its infotainment features expanded, or even its range extended – all without visiting a service center or connecting a single cable. This seamless experience represents the promise of […]
Driving the Future: The importance of containerized software (Part 1)

Driving the Future: The importance of containerized software In today’s rapidly evolving automotive industry, the concept of Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs) is at the forefront of innovation. These vehicles will rely heavily on software to control, optimize, and update various functions, making it crucial to have efficient ways to manage and deploy software. This is where […]
From the Chair’s Desk: eSync Alliance at Six Years Old

Approaching the sixth anniversary of the eSync Alliance, I feel a sense of pride at how far we have come, and excitement at what is ahead of us as we tackle new frontiers in standardization, such as the Software Defined Vehicle (SDV). We know that OEMs are investing billions of dollars in the pursuit of […]
Meet the Member: T-Systems

Getting to know: T-Systems You may have seen on our news pages that T-Systems, a subsidiary of the global telecommunications giant Deutsche Telekom, recently became the latest automotive IT services provider to join the eSync Alliance. This strategic move highlights T-Systems’ commitment to advancing automotive technology and enhancing customer experiences through innovative digital solutions. By […]
Standardising the Standard with eSync V2.2

eSync Version 2.2: Enhancing collaboration through standardization In the rapidly advancing world of automotive technology, over-the-air (OTA) updates have become a crucial capability. OTA allows car manufacturers to remotely update a vehicle’s software, introducing new features, improving performance, and addressing security vulnerabilities. We recently updated our standard-setting specification for OTA data exchange with the release […]
Asvin joins the eSync Alliance

eSync Alliance adds cybersecurity expert Asvin as the 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 build a high-confidence, multi-vendor path for end-to-end secure over-the-air (OTA) updates and data services, announces that Asvin, an […]
Welcome U Power and its EV UP Super Board!

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, which is expected to reduce the R&D and manufacturing time to build EVs, […]
Mike Gardner interviews Uwe de Nardi, R&D Director at JOYNEXT and Chair of the alliance’s Compliance Work Group

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 standard, and to implement compliant products, was somehow only the […]
eSync Alliance accelerates automotive OTA development with an SDK for member companies

The eSync Alliance announces the launch of its eSync Agent SDK, a new Software Development Kit for the eSync Over-The-Air (OTA) platform. Read on to learn more!
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 services better. This shows that these big players have recognized that they should focus on the value […]