Excelfore collaborates with Microsoft to expand scope of In-Vehicle Connected Platforms

United States: Excelfore, an innovative provider of cloud platform and connectivity applications for intelligent transportation joined forces with Microsoft on connected vehicle platform for over the air (OTA). The collaboration will combine Excelfore’s extensive experience to connect with the electronic devices in a car, with the cloud expertise of Microsoft. Excelfore’s eSync data pipeline will be available on Microsoft’s Connected Vehicle Platform for Over-the-air updates, diagnostics and telematics and eSync will serve as a solution accelerator for the connected vehicle platform.

Excelfore Corporation delivers solutions for smart mobility networks, enabling automotive OEMs to build the next generation of connected cars, smart cars, among others. It also provides solutions to enable secure networks for the automotive industry and Internet of Things. Excelfore provides an implementation of the eSync pipeline which also includes the server in Microsoft Azure, the client in the vehicle, and agents for the end devices. The specifications for the eSync data pipeline and eSync compliant components can be accessed through the eSync Alliance.

GM (Azure IoT Mobility, Maps and Connected Vehicle) of Microsoft stated that, “Excelfore has integrated their proven data pipeline with Microsoft Connected Vehicle Platform’s in vehicle and cloud architecture to reach any number of end devices in the connected car. OTA updates and data gathering are increasingly important technologies for the digital transformation of the automotive market.”

According to TechSci Research, the connected vehicle market is expected to grow at a formidable rate owing to the increase in demand for safer, efficient and convenient driving. Additionally, supportive government policies are also aiding market growth. Mergers, acquisitions and collaborations have always been Microsoft’s key growth strategies. Microsoft has collaborated with Excelfore for inching closer to bringing a new revolution in the connected vehicle industry.

According to the published report by TechSci Research, “Global Automotive Navigation Systems Market By Vehicle Type (Passenger Car & CV), By Device Type (In-Dash Navigation System & Portable Navigation Devices), By Distribution Channel (OEM & Aftermarket), By Region, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2024”, the global automotive navigation systems market is projected to surpass $ 6 billion by 2024, on account of increasing need for monitoring real-time traffic. Automotive navigation systems make use of computer mapping techniques and global positioning device (GPS) to give three-dimensional view which includes information, velocity and time. Shift in consumer demand, favorable government regulations and growing traction of ride hailing apps such as Ola, Uber and Grab are expected to push the market in the coming years. Moreover, sectors such as e-commerce, taxi and logistics rely on navigation systems for locating addresses, as automotive navigation systems help to locate traffic on highways and roadways as well as suggest different routes based on the real-time traffic.

According to another TechSci Research report, “Global In-Dash Navigation System Market By Vehicle Type [Passenger Cars, LCV and HCV], By Electric Vehicle Type [BEV, HEV and PHEV], By Component Type [Display Unit, Control Module, Antenna Module and Wiring Harness], By Connected Navigation Services Type [Real Time Traffic & Direction Information Services, Fleet Management Services and Others], By Technology [2D Maps and 3D Maps], By Company and By Geography, Forecast & Opportunities, 2024”, the global in-dash navigation system market size is projected to grow at a CAGR of over 10% until 2024 due to the growing demand for luxury vehicles, coupled with rising demand for advanced technical features and real time traffic updates software in the vehicles, globally. Moreover, increasing demand for light weight vehicle components and increasing vehicle production are some of the other factors that are driving the in-dash navigation system market. In terms of technology, 2D maps category accounted for the largest share among the technology types in 2019 and it is expected to dominate the in-dash navigation market among all the technology types through the forecast period as well.