In this insightful video, Dr. Christoph Grote, Senior VP for Electronics and Software at BMW, discusses the company's journey in developing software-defined vehicles (SDVs). He emphasizes BMW's 20-year evolution in software development, highlighting their cloud-first approach and the importance of embedded systems. Dr. Grote explains how BMW separates its architecture into two parts: components from suppliers and core high-performance compute platforms developed in-house. He stresses the significance of continuous software development, developer engagement, and the challenges in continuous integration at the system level. The video concludes with BMW's vision for SDV, emphasizing cooperation within an ecosystem rather than building everything internally.

00:00 - Introduction to BMW's Role in the Automotive Industry
00:40 - Christoph's Role at BMW - SDV Vision and Evolution
03:01 - Importance of Cloud and Embedded Systems at BMW
04:43 - Continuous Software Development and Developer Engagement
05:35 - Challenges and Solutions in Continuous Integration
07:28 - BMW's Vision for SDV - Cooperation and Ecosystem