Ford turned to Microsoft, his former partner in almost hated Sync entertainment system to offer services based on the cloud that will allow the automaker to provide updates of Software Air , as does its competitor Tesla.
The manufacturers struggle to introduce wireless corrections that allow cars connected updated in the same way as the smartphones receive.
Updates through the air allow manufacturers to add features and improve performance. This connectivity also means you can troubleshoot software without the need for drivers to go to the agency, which offers savings for manufacturers and comfort for users.
The movement of Ford also marks the latest attempt by the automaker for long periods of development of the motor industry are in line with the fast moving world of modern consumer electronics.
“It’s that we recognize, increasingly, we are a technology company and software ,” said Don Butler, director of Ford vehicles connected. “Not only do we compare with consumer technology companies. Consumers compare us to the kinds of experiences they have with their smartphones “.
Ford Wireless updates available in the US starting next summer, when it launches its first car with the new Sync system 3. Although the new platform uses the QNX operating system, BlackBerry, not technology Microsoft, updates are made through Azure, the cloud service from Microsoft.
Microsoft, under the management of its CEO, Satya Nadella, is willing to change its approach to the sale of service in the cloud through the Azure platform.
Automotive cautiously advantage of the potential offered them connected cars as there are significant concerns about cyber security.
Tesla, the carmaker California, is the pioneer of updates Air that is used to add features to the software installed in the car or enable autonomous functions. He even tried a recall of vehicles with a wireless update.
Jack Bergquist, an analyst with IHS Automotive, said Tesla is “three years” ahead of other manufacturers reluctant to open the supply for essential functions vehicle. “No other manufacturer takes that risk,” he said.
The driver of a Ford so far have to download updates from their connected on their computers cars and then use USB sticks to transfer them to their cars, or has go to the agency.
Now, as soon as the car detects a wifi connection, review the updates and download the patch without interrupting system use. “Everything will be uninterrupted,” Butler said.
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