Cognizant, a leading IT consulting and services company, has partnered with Siemens Digital Industries Software to integrate Siemens’ PAVE360 into its software-defined vehicle (SDV) solution accelerator. This enhanced accelerator aims to accelerate the development cycle of SDVs by enabling continuous and simulated verification and validation, streamlining the development process, and reducing the time required to deliver features while managing software complexity.
The partnership combines Cognizant’s expertise in scalable, hardware-agnostic software development with Siemens’ Simcenter Prescan for sensor modeling and scenario-based testing. This integration enables the accelerated development of SDVs, which are becoming increasingly important in the automotive industry for their ability to provide personalized and customized in-vehicle experiences for drivers.
According to David Fritz, vice president of Hybrid and Virtual Systems at Siemens, “Cognizant’s expertise in scalable, hardware-agnostic software development aligns with our goals to innovate and meet the increasing demands for customization and hyper-personalization in the automotive industry.” The collaboration with Cognizant will allow Siemens to respond effectively to customers’ growing demands, leveraging their combined expertise to accelerate product development and testing processes.
Aditya Pathak, vice president and Americas Head of Auto, Transportation and Logistics at Cognizant, added, “We are thrilled to collaborate with Siemens to drive the future of mobility through our advanced solution accelerators. Our expertise in developing scalable, hardware-agnostic software solutions for SDVs will help us deliver exceptional vehicle experiences, features, and capabilities to meet the evolving needs of the automotive industry and our clients.” The partnership has the potential to significantly impact the development of SDVs, ensuring faster and more efficient product development, and providing enhanced experiences for drivers.