This technology will allow for more secure and efficient data exchange between JLR and its customers' vehicles.Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and Tata Communications announced a strengthened partnership on Tuesday to advance connected car technologies using Tata's MOVE platform. This collaboration aims to enhance JLR's connected vehicle ecosystem and transform the driving experience for customers globally. The partnership will enable JLR's next-generation software-defined vehicles to maintain continuous connectivity and access intelligent services in over 120 countries, even in remote areas. This expanded partnership builds upon their existing relationship, focusing on future-proofing JLR's digital transformation.
JLR's future plans
JLR's upcoming medium-sized SUVs, built on the new electric modular architecture (EMA), will utilise the MOVE platform. This platform facilitates seamless transitions between mobile networks and operators, ensuring uninterrupted access to personalized connected services like media streaming.
This technology will allow for more secure and efficient data exchange between JLR and its customers' vehicles. This enhanced data exchange will improve Software Over-the-Air (SOTA) updates and support the development of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).
What does it signify?
The collaboration seeks to provide highly secure and cost-effective data connectivity across a wide geographical range. This partnership is a key step in JLR's software-defined vehicle strategy. The platform’s capability to manage network transitions is crucial for ensuring uninterrupted connected services in various locations.
The enhanced data exchange between JLR and its vehicles, facilitated by the MOVE platform, is vital for efficient software updates and the advancement of driver-assistance technologies. JLR’s adoption of Tata Communications’ MOVE platform represents a significant step in its ongoing digital transformation and its focus on software-defined vehicles.
The partnership emphasises providing a seamless and enhanced driving experience for customers through continuous connectivity and access to intelligent services. This agreement will enable JLR to deliver a consistent connected experience to its customers worldwide, regardless of location. The focus on future-proofing JLR's digital transformation underscores the long-term vision of this partnership.
MOVE platform
The integration of the MOVE platform into JLR's EMA-based SUVs demonstrates a commitment to advanced technology in its new electric vehicle lineup. The platform’s ability to support evolving ADAS features indicates its adaptability to future advancements in automotive technology. JLR's collaboration with Tata Communications is a strategic move to enhance its connected vehicle ecosystem and improve the overall driving experience for its customers.
"The partnership with Tata Communications is the next step in our software-defined vehicle journey, offering highly secure and cost-effective data connectivity across 120 countries," JLR Director of Digital Product Platform Off-Board Mark Brogden stated.
The partnership emphasises the importance of secure and cost-effective data connectivity in the development of software-defined vehicles. The global reach of the connectivity solution highlights JLR’s commitment to providing a consistent experience for its customers worldwide.
