COMARCH JOINS GENIVI ALLIANCE
COMARCH, a global provider of IT solutions for major
economic sectors, announced today that it has become an Associate member of
GENIVI Alliance, an automotive and consumer electronics industry association
devoted to the development and support of the In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI)
reference platform.
Comarch has been implementing components for modern mobile
operating systems, including those based on Linux kernel, for the past 11
years. Over 200 specialized engineers, working in the Comarch Mobile Solutions
& Services Business Unit, have participated in numerous mobile projects.
This way Comarch has acquired unique competences crucial from the viewpoint of
the automotive industry. The urge to use these competences in a new field was
the main driver to join the Alliance.
As we have observed, there is a clear trend for consumer
electronics and mobile software entering the automotive industry, we want to
use our competences and help car
manufacturers and their Tier-I suppliers to profit as much as possible from
this new business opportunity. As a company that has largely contributed to the
development of various mobile operating systems, we perceive our role within
GENIVI Alliance as an active member, one which is setting new standards. – says
Mariusz Lasek, Business Development Director at Comarch.
In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) is an integrated in-car
entertainment and information system which is becoming a key differentiator in
the latest car manufacturers products. Among the wide range of its features are:
rear seat entertainment (movies, games, social networking, etc.), radio,
built-in navigation, location-based services, external communications and
internal connectivity to mobile devices.
Genivi Associate Membership allows companies to access
Genivi test tools and certification programs as well as development baseline,
specifications and implementation guidelines. Through active participation in
expert groups, members influence the technical direction of the program’s
development. Adopting Genivi standards allows for quicker time-to-market,
reduction of development costs and increased IVI interoperability across
equipment of different OEMs.
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