New Members Strengthen Automotive Grade Linux Security and Software Capabilities

SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwired - September 07, 2016) - Automotive Grade Linux (AGL), a collaborative open source project developing a Linux-based, open platform for the connected car, today announced that AutoIO Technology, Irdeto, Link Motion, Pocket Soft, sdtech and Synopsys have joined The Linux Foundation and Automotive Grade Linux.

AGL recently released the Unified Code Base 2.0 (UCB), an updated version of the in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) platform developed from the ground up through a joint effort by automakers and suppliers. The UCB 2.0 includes new features such as rear seat display, video playback, audio routing and application framework. Although initially focused on IVI, the AGL collaborative project plans to support instrument cluster, heads up display, telematics and autonomous driving in the future.

"Developing an open platform with multiple levels of security is essential for us as security breaches continue to be a concern across the industry," said Dan Cauchy, General Manager of Automotive at The Linux Foundation. "These new members are a welcome addition to the AGL community as their expertise in security and software will help us improve our IVI platform as well as ensure that future projects are developed from the onset with security in mind."

AGL will be holding its first Security Summit this week at the bi-annual AGL All-Member Meetings in Munich and plans to release Security Architecture guidelines later this year.

About the new members:
AutoIO Technology
AutoIO Technology is a software company specializing in the design, R&D, production and sales of full, programmable TFT instrument clusters, including the JetCast protocol and Auto IO operating system. Since its foundation, the young company has been rapidly recognized in the industry for its strong technology R&D capabilities as well as its leading technology innovation.

"Our whole system is based on the Linux kernel, which has enabled us to develop a real-time, cross-platform system that we can rapidly innovate on," said Zhang Zheng, CEO of AutoIO Technology. "Automotive Grade Linux is a natural fit for us, and we look forward to collaborating with other members and sharing the advances we've made with the community."

Irdeto
Irdeto is a world leader in digital platform security, enabling customers to protect their revenue, create new offerings and fight cybercrime. With nearly 50 years of expertise in security, Irdeto's software security technology and cyber services protect over 2 billion devices for some of the world's best known brands across industries including media and entertainment, payments and automotive.