Eastern European software giant Luxoft, a DXC Technology Company is working with LG Electronics on an automotive joint venture to advance the deployment of production-ready digital cockpit, in-vehicle infotainment, rear-seat entertainment (RSE) and ride-hailing systems based on the webOS Auto platform. Luxoft has been working on vehicle systems for many years with some of the leading names in automotive brands.
“This new venture reinforces Luxoft’s capabilities in the design, development and deployment of large-scale digital cockpit and connected mobility solutions based on open platforms,” said Dmitry Loschinin, executive vice president, DXC Technology, and president and CEO, Luxoft. “The combined strengths of LG and Luxoft will create invaluable synergy to deploy webOS Auto, the platform for digital, consumer-grade experiences to automakers and their key partners.”
Luxoft will lead the deployment of webOS Auto platform in production-ready systems in automotive by contributing its global delivery network and its engineering at-scale delivery organization.
“The JV builds on the long-established and successful relationship between the two companies, creating a great synergy effect in next-generation customer experiences,” said Dr. I.P. Park, president and CTO of LG Electronics. “Luxoft’s combined capabilities and execution with its global delivery network will accelerate the deployment of webOS Auto in production-ready systems.”
Automakers and their key partners, fleet operators, and shared mobility services providers can already deploy webOS Auto to large-scale series production systems, including:
- Digital Cockpit systems;
- Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) for traditional needs;
- Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) with ride-hailing mode
