JUNE 2020AUTOTECHOUTLOOK.COM19not architected for service velocity, it can take as much as nine months or even a year to introduce a new application. Thanks to its modular microservices architecture, Aeris' mobility suite cuts that time down to a mere 90 days, or less even. The suite's service delivery architecture is reinforced with military-grade security at network, transportation, and application data layers, while providing best-in-class power management to preserve battery life. Kanaya says, "Our business model is to be a long-term strategic supplier to our customers." Since Aeris works closely with OEMs, firmly tied in with their vehicle systems and technology, the company's work closely resembles a helping hand as opposed to a supplier at arm's-length. Aeris teamed up with Volkswagen Group of America to create Ventic LLC--the fruit of a long-term commitment between the companies in developing connected vehicle platform technologies. Ventic offers a highly customizable approach to Volkswagen's specific requirements, giving Volkswagen the ability to manage the connected car program on a single platform while preserving the ability to deploy solutions that differ based on region or vehicle model. The software is currently live across VW's model year 2020 vehicles.With millions of vehicles manufactured by large automotive corporations globally, the mobility suite makes it possible for automotive companies to keep pace with the latest trends in software engineering, data monetization and consumer services. "Aeris takes care of the connected car software infrastructure so that our customers can stay focused on their brand and their bottom line," asserts Kanaya. The modular platform is built to be used by multiple companies at various stages along their IoT journey--whether they are just starting out with their first connected car program, upgrading existing infrastructure to accelerate feature velocity or to improve the customer experience, or adding monetization services on top of a high-functioning platform. "Our singular goal is to give car companies the tools needed to win in a connected world," added Kanaya. Our singular goal is to give car companies the tools needed to win in a connected world
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