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GlobalLogic and Elektrobit strengthen SDV platforms

Jessica Mouchegh Jessica Mouchegh
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The partners are addressing growing industry pressure to shorten development cycles while managing the increasing complexity of modern vehicle software architectures.

GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group company, has announced a strategic expansion of its long-standing partnership with Elektrobit. The extended alliance aims to accelerate the development and market adoption of next generation SDV platforms.

As part of the cooperation, GlobalLogic contributes extensive expertise in high-performance computing, functional safety and cybersecurity. This is intended to support automotive manufacturers and suppliers in meeting key industry standards such as ASPICE 4.0 and the automotive cybersecurity regulation ISO 21434.

You can find all details on AEK 2026 here.

GlobalLogic and Elektrobit have been working together for more than 15 years, covering areas including Adaptive and Classic AUTOSAR middleware, in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems and connectivity solutions. With the strengthened partnership, the companies are moving beyond traditional engineering services towards a shared commitment to making vehicle software development at scale smarter, faster and more cost-efficient.

In addition, the collaboration is designed to drive the readiness for market of software-centric vehicle platforms across major global regions. The partners are addressing growing industry pressure to shorten development cycles while managing the increasing complexity of modern vehicle software architectures.

Automobil-Elektronik Kongress (AEK) 2026

On 16 and 17 June 2026, the International Automobil-Elektronik Kongress (AEK) will take place for the 30th time. For many years, this networking congress has been a key meeting point for top decision-makers in the electrical and electronics industry. Now, it also brings together automotive executives and relevant high-level managers from the tech sector to jointly shape the holistic customer experience required for the vehicles of the future.

Despite its growing international reach, participants still often refer to the Automotive Electronics Congress as something of an “automotive family reunion”.

Secure your conference ticket(s) for the 30th Automobil-Elektronik Kongress (AEK) in 2026. You can also follow the AEK LinkedIn channel for the latest updates.

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