GlobalLogic and Elektrobit have expanded their partnership as demand rises for software-defined vehicle platforms and the development processes that sit behind them.
The companies said the work will cover high-performance computing, safety-critical software and development workflows for software-defined vehicles. They also referenced Automotive SPICE 4.0 and ISO 21434 as focus areas for process maturity and cyber security.
GlobalLogic is part of Hitachi. Elektrobit supplies automotive software and is owned by AUMOVIO.
Long collaboration
GlobalLogic and Elektrobit said they have worked together for 15 years. The companies cited projects across Adaptive and Classic AUTOSAR middleware, in-vehicle infotainment and connectivity.
They positioned the expanded scope as a response to rising software complexity in vehicles. The companies referred to the pressures facing car makers and Tier 1 suppliers as they manage more software across more electronic control units and centralised computing architectures.
The partnership adds work on high-performance computing. It also adds focus on functional safety and cyber security. The companies said they will address software-defined vehicle tooling and development workflows as part of the expanded remit.
Automotive programmes increasingly rely on formal processes and evidence. Many manufacturers require suppliers to align with Automotive SPICE for software development process assessment. Regulators and industry frameworks also push car makers to treat cyber security as a core engineering discipline across a vehicle's lifecycle, rather than a late-stage testing activity.
Engineering focus
GlobalLogic said it will contribute experience in high-performance computing, functional safety and cyber security. Elektrobit referenced its automotive software portfolio and its development workflows.
The companies said they will work on scalable development workflows and global delivery. They positioned this as relevant for manufacturers that develop platforms across multiple regions and supply chains.
GlobalLogic and Elektrobit also referenced digital cockpit work as part of the broader software-defined vehicle trend. Cockpit software has become one of the most visible areas of change for consumers. Carmakers have increased investment in displays, user interfaces and connected services. This has raised the volume of software updates and the need for integration across systems.
High-performance computing has also become more prominent in vehicle architectures. Some manufacturers now consolidate workloads into fewer, more powerful compute nodes. That shift can change software integration patterns. It can also change validation and safety strategies, particularly when mixed-criticality workloads share the same hardware.
Standards and compliance
The companies highlighted Automotive SPICE 4.0 and ISO 21434. Automotive SPICE focuses on process assessment and improvement for software and systems engineering. ISO 21434 addresses cyber security risk management for road vehicles.
Manufacturers and suppliers often treat these standards as part of commercial readiness for major platform programmes. They can influence supplier selection, engineering governance and evidence generation during development.
GlobalLogic and Elektrobit said their work will cover safety-critical software. Safety-related vehicle functions often require specific development methods and verification activities, including traceability from requirements through to tests. Cyber security introduces additional analysis, including threat modelling and security testing. Both can increase engineering effort and coordination across teams.
The companies described their partnership in the context of global market delivery. Large vehicle platforms commonly involve distributed engineering teams. This can place more emphasis on repeatable workflows, tooling and common processes.
"Our expanded collaboration with Elektrobit strengthens our shared commitment to advancing SDV in the automotive industry. With GlobalLogic's capabilities in safety-critical software, HPC, digital cockpit innovation, and SDV tooling, we are helping OEMs accelerate feature development and deliver production-grade vehicle programs worldwide," said Ramki Krishna, Group Vice President & General Manager, Automotive & Industrial Business at GlobalLogic.
Elektrobit framed the expansion as a response to the scale of software-defined vehicle programmes. The company referenced the need for flexibility and long-term collaboration across the automotive supply chain.
"Software-defined vehicles are already a reality. Their success requires scalability, flexibility, and strong partnerships°, said Jaganathan Rajagopalan, Chief Product Officer at Elektrobit. "Partnering with GlobalLogic supports our dedication to scale and provides world-class engineering expertise, enabling us to lead in efficiency and innovation. Together, we will deliver the transformative SDV solutions the mobility industry demands globally."