WATERLOO, Ontario and
SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 5, 2019 /CNW/ -- BlackBerry
Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) today announced that Hyundai
Autron has selected BlackBerry QNX to power its
next-generation advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and
autonomous driving software platform. Hyundai Autron, a subsidiary
of South Korea's largest
automobile manufacturer Hyundai Motor Group, is a leading research
and development company specializing in electronic control software
and automotive semiconductors.
Hyundai Autron will use the QNX® OS for Safety, a software
solution that provides the reliable foundation necessary for
building competitive automotive and mission-critical systems in a
cost-effective and safe manner. QNX® OS, pre-certified to the
highest level of ISO 26262 – ASIL D and high SIL level under IEC
61508, offers an advanced and secure embedded operating system
developed for use in safety and mission-critical applications, such
as ADAS and autonomous driving. The secured ADAS and autonomous
driving software platform is expected to be commercialized by
Hyundai Autron's OEM customers.
"We are excited to work with Hyundai Autron to provide
next-generation automobiles with a secured ADAS and autonomous
driving software platform," said John
Chen, Executive Chairman and CEO, BlackBerry. "Functional
safety and security are top priorities in connected and
autonomous vehicles. BlackBerry QNX software meets the ISO
26262 ASIL-D level of certification which is the most stringent
safety classification for the automotive market."
"Hyundai Autron develops the Hyundai Motor standard software
platform based on the international AUTOSAR standard," said
Dae-Heung Moon, CEO at Hyundai
Autron. "Powered by BlackBerry QNX technology, together we will
deliver ADAS and autonomous driving software platforms that will
set a new standard for the automotive industry."
BlackBerry QNX, a leader in automotive functional safety and
security, has the highest level of automotive certification for
functional safety and decades of experience in powering
mission-critical embedded systems in automotive and other
industries. QNX software is now embedded in more than 150 million
cars on the road today, trusted by automotive OEMs and tier ones in
their advanced driver assistance systems, digital instrument
clusters, connectivity modules, handsfree systems, and infotainment
systems.
QNX OS for Safety, in addition to BlackBerry's full suite of
offerings, will be demonstrated at the Consumer Electronics Show
(CES) in Las Vegas from
January 7-10, 2020, at the Las Vegas
Convention Center. Visit BlackBerry at Booth #7524 in the
North Hall.
For additional information about the BlackBerry QNX platform and
why it is the most advanced embedded software platform on the
autonomous vehicle market, please visit www.blackberry.com/qnx.
About Hyundai Autron
Since 2012, Hyundai Autron has
been walking the way of the pioneer and leading advanced
technologies in the field of electronic controls.
With proprietary technology, the company has developed
powertrain control units, transmission control units, and
eco-friendly control units as well as body and chassis control
units incorporating a standard software platform (AUTOSAR, Hyundai
Motor standard software platform) and high-tech control logic. The
company has also been leading semiconductor technology, which is a
key part of automotive electronic controls.
The company has aimed to offer differentiated value in mobility
through the development of semiconductors, control units and
software for automotive electric and electronic control fields.
Based on mobility, Hyundai Autron will continue its challenge to
develop new integrated electronic control solutions that connect
people and the world, providing new possibilities beyond the
boundaries of space.
About BlackBerry
BlackBerry (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) is a
trusted security software and services company that provides
enterprises and governments with the technology they need to secure
the Internet of Things. Based in Waterloo, Ontario, the company is unwavering
in its commitment to safety, cybersecurity and data privacy, and
leads in key areas such as artificial intelligence, endpoint
security and management, encryption and embedded systems. For more
information, visit BlackBerry.com and follow @BlackBerry.
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Hyundai Autron
Tel: +82-6200-4000
Website:
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