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GMobi delivers a superior OTA service targeting the automotive market with Trend Micro IoT security technologies Global automotive companies are more aware of the importance of a software-driven user experience inside the cars. The infotainment, navigation, telematics, and rear-seat entertainment systems become high-end embedded systems with which... new features can be added through constant software updates. This will be a perfect place for developing OTA services. Carmakers are looking into OTA technologies can add functions for new entertainment and safety services throughout the car's lifetime. When combining software upgrade and automotive-grade systems, a proper secured separation should be put in place to prevent any malware or misbehaved applications from gaining access to the car's functionality. This is why cyber security playing an important role for Car OTA services. GMobi is in collaboration with Trend Micro Incorporated, a global leader in cyber security solutions to provide layered data security to protect information on mobile devices, endpoints, gateways, servers and cloud platforms. Trend Micro offers IoT security SDKs (Software Development Kit) to provide the full visibility of risk assessment. The combined strength of both parties will enable global car manufacturers and mobile device suppliers to enhance service offerings, reduce development costs, and explore mobile application opportunities under a secured networking environment and keeping the systems securely isolated. Paul highlighted, GMobi's gaol is to provide OTA service for car manufacturers starting in 2018. GMobi has hosted several ongoing projects to kickoff and explore the business opportunities with European and Japanese car manufacturers. Frankly speaking, although some car components and system are too critical to be compromised and it will take time for car manufacturers to put OTA solutions in place for those parts, but in some it is a chance for infotainment system such as navigation, multimedia, and climate control to ...Read More