Sasken Technologies Collaborates to Enhance Automotive Software Connectivity Solutions Globally

Sasken Technologies and Strategic Partnership for Automotive Connectivity

Sasken Technologies Ltd., a prominent global player in product engineering and embedded software solutions, has announced a strategic multi-year engagement with a major European automotive software company. This partnership is designed to elevate the development and commercialization of next-generation telematics control units that will play a pivotal role in the global automotive landscape.

The automotive industry is undergoing a transformative phase, rapidly shifting towards software-defined vehicles. This shift marks a crucial pivot where telematics platforms are becoming foundational for diverse connected services including remote updates, diagnostics, fleet management, cybersecurity, and future mobility applications. Sasken's commitment to this project underscores its position as a trusted engineering partner in the connected vehicle domain.

As part of the program, Sasken will offer an array of services such as software development, system integration, hardware engineering, and validation. These services are aimed at expediting the introduction of sophisticated telematics solutions across multiple international markets. Combining the expertise in cellular technologies, modem platforms, embedded software, hardware engineering, and connected mobility solutions, this collaboration emphasizes Sasken's holistic approach, referred to as “from chip to cognition.” This end-to-end engineering capability enables Sasken to assist its clients throughout the entire process—from platform architecture and hardware development to software integration, testing, and commercial deployment.

A collaborative effort will span the various engineering teams from Sasken and its client, ensuring all phases of hardware design, software development, integration, and validation activities are meticulously executed. The combined goal is to deliver industrial-grade telematics solutions that meet rigorous performance, quality, and reliability standards required by global automotive programs.

Tero Pernu, head of Sasken's operations in Finland and the EU, remarked, “This engagement reflects the client’s trust in Sasken’s ability to support complex automotive connectivity programs involving hardware, software, and validation. Modern telematics platforms are increasingly central to the connected vehicle experience and require profound expertise across multiple technological layers. By merging our automotive engineering prowess with advanced connectivity capabilities, we aim to accelerate the global rollout of next-generation telematics solutions.”

Reliable connectivity is paramount for modern automotive services and future mobility experiences. Sasken brings extensive knowledge of telematics platforms, cellular technologies, product engineering, and validation processes to the table, facilitating the development and deployment of advanced telematics control unit platforms in global markets. This collaboration is anticipated to significantly propel the execution of cutting-edge connected mobility solutions and create seamless user experiences worldwide.

Rajiv C. Mody, the CEO of Sasken Technologies, highlighted, “The automotive industry is currently witnessing one of the most significant transformations in its history, transitioning towards increasingly connected, smart, and software-defined vehicles. This strategic commitment reinforces Sasken's capability to assist global OEMs in effectively executing complex product engineering programs spanning hardware, software, and connectivity domains. It solidifies our standing as a partner of choice for innovation in connected mobility and enhances our long-term growth strategy in the automotive sector.”

This program will be implemented through Sasken's global engineering organization, which combines automotive specific expertise in Europe with the broader product engineering capabilities of the company. By bolstering its presence in the automotive sector, the engagement supports Sasken’s sustained growth in connected mobility, next-generation connectivity solutions, and software-defined vehicle technologies.

About Sasken Technologies

Sasken Technologies has established itself as a global leader in engineering and embedded software solutions. The company offers comprehensive R&D services ranging from concept to market, and from chip to cognition across various sectors including semiconductors, automotive, industrial, consumer electronics, smart devices, satellite communications, telecommunications, and transportation. Over its 36-year history, Sasken has collaborated with over 100 companies from the Fortune 500 list and powered more than a billion devices globally. With engineering and delivery centers located in India, Finland, Germany, Japan, China, and the United States, Sasken is adept at resolving complex engineering challenges throughout product lifecycles.

For more information about Sasken Technologies, visit www.sasken.com.