Computerworld, Singapore: Cognizant’s Head of Innovation for Manufacturing and Logistics Says the Evolution of the Connected Car is an Extension of Consumer Choices

“The first wave of connected cars saw infotainment and environmental information services,” writes Prasad Satyavolu. “This second wave of connected car will see businesses leverage technology to address issues of urbanization―road congestion, pollution and safer mobility.” Excerpts:

“Modern vehicles are fast evolving into moving machines with sensors, software, processors, applications and networks. More than ever before, organizations require a deep understanding of multiple technologies to build the new capabilities needed―a convergence of digital, telematics, mobility, social media, analytics and Internet of Things (IoT).

Machine to Machine (M2M)―the automatic exchange of information between machines and devices without human intervention―a concept closely related to IoT, cloud and analytics is able to exchange and evaluate data and create added value to daily lives.

M2M is increasingly being used by automakers and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to enhance safety and functionality in vehicles to eliminate waste and inefficiencies, while optimizing resources.

With car buyers increasingly expecting features of a connected car, differentiation amongst OEMs will come from their ability to provide complex feature sets, such as integration with lifestyle needs, based on demographics.

Personal transportation is a matter of both need and aspiration. Naturally, the evolution of the connected car is an extension of consumer choices. This dynamic in congested mega-cities takes the choice to a different level.

Connected car solutions will become one of the major business drivers for the automotive industry in the future.”

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