AWS for Industries
Author: Daniel Schleicher
Daniel Schleicher is a Senior Solutions Architect at AWS for Continental, focusing on software-defined cars. In this field he is interested in applying cloud computing principles for automotive applications, and advancing the software development process of automotive applications utilizing virtualized hardware. In previous roles, Daniel led the migration of an enterprise integration platform to AWS at Volkswagen and, as a product manager, contributed to the creation of a central service for the Mercedes Intelligent Cloud.
Changing Gears: Parallelizing Hardware and Software Development at Continental
What happens when you approach the development of electronic control units (ECUs) for vehicles in the same way as smartphone design? Continental is exploring this question by parallelizing hardware and software development. The automotive industry is facing numerous challenges in building components to meet the needs of today’s customers. On the one hand, customers demand […]
Learning From the IBM PC: How an open hardware platform for automotive applications can help transform the industry
Drawing a parallel to the story of the IBM PC, this blog post shows how the introduction of an open hardware platform for automotive applications might create a similar environment driving innovation, disruption, and transformation for the automotive industry. This blog post also discusses the potential advantages for the first automotive company to release such […]
Volkswagen Group’s three success factors for a 6-month cloud migration
Based in Wolfsburg, Germany, the Volkswagen Group is comprised of 10 brands from five European countries: Volkswagen, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, ŠKODA, SEAT, CUPRA, Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley, Porsche, and Ducati. By implementing its “NEW AUTO—Mobility for Generations to Come” strategy, the Volkswagen Group will drive its transformation and accelerate its realignment from being a vehicle manufacturer […]