Automotive Connected Vehicle Architecture
An anonymized Larkinized engagement illustrating EA value in manufacturing.
Client Context
An automotive OEM defining connected vehicle and OTA architecture across brands. Larkinized engaged with CIO and business sponsors across manufacturing.
Challenge
Safety and cybersecurity standards; supplier integration heterogeneity.
Approach
Reference architecture for telematics; UN R155 alignment; supplier API contracts.
Architecture Decisions
Edge gateway standard; OTA signing; data minimization to cloud.
Outcomes
Reduced recall risk from OTA defects; faster partner onboarding.
Lessons Learned
Safety cases drive architecture decisions—document assumptions for regulators.
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