Aricent in the 'Automobile'

Automobiles are no longer merely a means of transportation. They are fast evolving into an extremely critical piece in the information access puzzle – that has the potential of providing an entirely new experience for the consumer. Although the utilitarian aspect of commuting between places remains, the overall in-vehicle user experience is starting to become the real differentiator for various car manufacturers. Harnessing rapidly changing technologies and leveraging triple play services, they are striving to develop products that provide rich “In-Car User Experiences”.

The desire for seamless connectivity on the move and the explosion in personal entertainment devices such as the iPod, iPhone and Zune are driving the next generation of infotainment in automobiles. Video and music on demand, content streaming services, satellite radios & TVs, location-based services and telematics are re-shaping the contours of the automotive industry.

With more than 16 years of experience in communications, multimedia, voice recognition and embedded space, complemented by a strong and growing practice in automotive infotainment, Aricent is well equipped to deliver on the promise of helping you provide unique and compelling “In-Car User Experiences”. With our strategic mix of well-proven IPR reinforced with quality software services, strong domain expertise, quality processes and management experience, we are the partner of choice for companies seeking innovative automotive convergent solutions while reducing time-to-market. As a strategic supplier to top-tier mobile handset manufacturers, multimedia ISVs and automotive powerhouses, Aricent’s portfolio of automotive solutions extends our rich legacy of excellence.

We enable you to:

• Develop and deliver excellent ‘In-Car User Experiences'
• Leverage our strong communication pedigree to deliver 'convergent' automotive solutions and transform the automobile into a “Connected Device”
• Incorporate the best choice of wireless technologies

Case Study

• Automotive Infotainment Case Study

Our portfolio of solutions for the Automobile includes:

Key Benefits

• Compelling “In-Car User Experience” – made possible through years of global innovation experience and leveraging frog design skills
• Optimized Power Management – small footprint, pre-optimized for platform specific high performance
• End-to-End Domain Expertise – a suite of services that provide you with comprehensive solutions - from user experience to applications, multimedia to devices and networks, as well as deep expertise in consulting, systems integration, deployment and testing
• Core Communication and Multimedia Technology Focus - enabling capabilities for conceptualizing future products evolving from convergence of technologies
• Proven expertise in multimedia CODECs and streaming technologies that are essential to developing successful infotainment products
• Deep knowledge of wireline and wireless technologies used in automotive applications, including MOST, CAN, LIN, MTP, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
• Comprehensive expertise and a comprehensive suite of IPRs in embedded systems enabling fast-track product development and reduction in time-to-market

Aricent has several success stories in the Automotive Infotainment space. For instance, we have created a differentiated “In-car User Experience” for a leading German car manufacturer while reducing the customer’s cost by more than 40%. Read the detailed case study.