Under this strategic partnership, Tata Technologies will create a SOAFEE reference architecture stack utilizing the Arm AE portfolio and Arm Compute Subsystems (CSS) for Automotive. Additionally, they will facilitate a cloud-native development framework that integrates various DevSecOps and virtual platform solutions. This approach aims to advance the development of Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs), thereby speeding up the automakers’ time to market.
The automotive industry is shifting toward Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs), spurred by the increasing demand for connected, autonomous, and electric vehicles. This evolution requires advanced software that integrates seamlessly with hardware, enhancing functionality, safety, and the overall user experience.
In alignment with this transformation, Tata Technologies will develop a SOAFEE reference architecture stack leveraging the Arm AE portfolio and Arm Compute Subsystems (CSS) for Automotive. This effort includes establishing a cloud-native development framework incorporating various DevSecOps and virtual platform solutions. This framework is designed to advance the development process of SDVs, thus reducing the time it takes for automakers to reach the market.
This partnership gained momentum from notable events such as CES 2024 and Mobile World Congress 2024, where Tata Technologies and Arm showcased a cloud-native reference software architecture for SDVs using Arm SoCs. These solutions were also featured at Embedded World 2024, demonstrating the Arm Cortex®-A720AE in a virtualized environment, exemplifying a shift-left strategy for safety-critical vehicle software operating on heterogeneous computing systems.
Warren Harris, CEO and Managing Director of Tata Technologies, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration with Arm. He emphasized the company’s dedication to engineering superior products that drive the automotive industry toward offering connected, autonomous, and sustainable products that enhance customer experiences. He emphasized the strategic benefits of partnering with Arm and the anticipated acceleration in bringing automotive innovations to market, reflecting a positive outlook for the future of their collaboration and its impact on the future of mobility.
Dipti Vachani, Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Automotive Line of Business at Arm, also commented on the collaboration, noting the increasing complexity of vehicle electronics and the growing necessity for more AI and sophisticated software to improve user experiences and advance autonomy. She described how this partnership leverages the Arm AE technology platform’s high-performance, energy-efficient, and safety-oriented features and the time-to-market benefits of their CSS for Automotive. Together with Tata Technologies’ expertise in automotive software, this collaboration is poised to accelerate the development of AI-enabled vehicles.
The collaboration is set to forge a promising future in developing and deploying cloud-native solutions for the next generation of vehicles. With 25 years of experience in product engineering and digital services and a solid track record of delivering solutions to the automotive industry, Tata Technologies is ideally positioned to fulfil the demands of SDVs. This will facilitate rapid prototyping, testing, and deployment of SDV technologies, creating new opportunities for developers and speeding up the launch process for leading Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).
