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BlackBerry QNX launches embedded software platform for autonomous drive and connected cars
BlackBerry has announced its most advanced and secure embedded operating system( OS) for the automotive industry. QNX Software Development Platform 7.0( QNX SDP 7.0) is a 64-bit OS that builds on the proven reliability of QNX technology and raises the bar for security and performance in cars. At CES 2017, the technological capabilities of QNX SDP 7.0 were demonstrated in BlackBerry QNX’ s 2016 Jaguar XJ and 2017 Lincoln MKZ concept cars.
“ With the push toward connected and autonomous vehicles, the electronic architecture of cars is evolving – from a multitude of smaller processors each executing a dedicated function, to a set of high performance domain controllers, powered by 64-bit processors and graphical processing units,” said John Wall, senior vice president and head of BlackBerry QNX.“ To develop these new systems, our automotive customers will need a safe and secure
64-bit OS that can run highly complex software, including neural networks and artificial intelligence algorithms. QNX SDP 7.0 is suited not only for cars, but also for almost any safety- or missioncritical application that requires 64-bit performance and advanced security. This includes surgical robots, industrial controllers and high-speed trains.”
QNX SDP 7.0 provides high performance and enhanced kernel-
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