Expanding its embedded software portfolio, BlackBerry today announced a software solution called QNX Black Channel Communications Technology for OEMs and embedded software developers that helps ensure safe communication exchanges with safety-critical systems.
"We are seeing an increase in functional safety requirements for automotive systems as the electronic architecture of the car undergoes a shift to fewer and more powerful electronic control units (ECUs). As a result, our technology is increasingly being selected as the foundation for things like chassis control and battery management ECUs in addition to the traditional QNX-based systems in the vehicle," said Grant Courville, VP, Product Management and Strategy, BlackBerry QNX. "Our new QNX Black Channel Communications Technology product not only ensures that the communication exchanges with safety-critical systems are safe, but also that the data being exchanged is not altered or impacted in any way during its transmission. This provides peace of mind to automakers as well as many other embedded manufacturers in Industrial, Oil & Gas, Medical, and other markets who continue to face the task of delivering 'safety-first' systems."
As part of the announcement, BlackBerry noted select OEMs and Tier 1's are already making use of QNX Black Channel Communications Technology in the development of next-gen automotive tech. General availability is scheduled for April 2020.
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