FEV and Global IT Powerhouse, Wipro, Align to Develop NextGen Software Defined Vehicles Solutions

Aachen, Germany, June 2021 – FEV, a leading global service provider in vehicle and powertrain development, and Wipro, a world leader in information technology, have formed a strategic partnership to develop and market class-leading solutions for next-generation Software Defined Vehicles (SDV).

The intelligent vehicle of tomorrow is software-based, requiring highly potent systems to seamlessly process and manage terabytes of critical data in real time. With the satisfaction and safety of customers on the line, failure is not an option; and with this new alliance between two industry leaders, customers can be confident that the solutions they receive will not only be robust, but benchmark-setting and thoroughly vetted.

At the heart of the partnership is a newly formed innovation lab, which will be used to drive development in the formation of core automotive use-cases, integrated system features, scalable and service-oriented software_and E/E architecture – accounting for both global and localized market requirements. Engineered specifically with SDV needs in mind, functionality features such as wireless connectivity and cloud-based computing capabilities will be central development disciplines, as will considerations for accelerated industrialization of SDVs.

In addition, the two companies will leverage their indepth know-how to establish a profound software think-tank addressing the automotive industry’s need for serviced-oriented platforms for challenging state-of-the-art mobility features like e.g. automated driving solutions.

“Wipro is a leading global IT company, well known for innovative solutions in the areas cloud and data platforms, VLSI (Very Large Scale Integration), software development and IoT (Internet of Things). We believe that this collaboration will yield breakthrough solutions and innovative products for Software Defined Vehicles,” said Dr. Thomas Hülshorst, Global Vice President Intelligent Mobility & Software at FEV. “By leveraging our respective competencies, we expect to accelerate the product development activities and achieve a significant competitive advantage.”

Thomas Müller, CTO – Engineering and R&D at  Wipro Limited, said: “We are excited to collaborate with FEV, one of the most respected names in automotive engineering globally with a wide range of domain and application know-how and profound SW skills, to jointly develop innovative solutions for Software Defined Vehicles. This is a significant step towards strengthening our position in the automotive domain and putting both companies at the forefront of these transformative and converging technologies.”

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About FEV

FEV has always pushed the limits.
FEV is a globally leading engineering provider in the automotive industry and internationally recognized leader of innovation across different sectors and industries. Professor Franz Pischinger laid the foundations by combining his background in academia and engineering with a great vision for continual progress. The company has supplied solutions and strategy consulting to the world’s largest automotive OEMs and has supported customers through the entire transportation and mobility ecosystem.

As the world continues to evolve, so does FEV.
That’s why FEV is unleashing its technological and strategic expertise into other areas. It applies its forward thinking to the energy sector. And its software and system know-how will enable the company to lead the way making intelligent solutions available to everyone. FEV brings together the brightest minds from different backgrounds and specialties to find new solutions for both current and future challenges.

But FEV won’t stop there.
Looking ahead, FEV continues to push the limits of innovation. With its highly qualified >7,100 employees at more than 40 locations globally, FEV imagines solutions that don’t just meet today’s needs but tomorrow’s. Ultimately, FEV keeps evolving – to a better, cleaner future built on sustainable mobility, energy and software that drives everything. For the company’s partners, its people and the world.

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