How to get the SDV on the road
To address the complexity of software-defined vehicles (SDV), R&D organizations need a fundamentally different approach — one that strategically realigns technology, processes and people with business goals. UL Solutions Software Intensive Systems can support you at the critical touch points of this transformation.
The rise of the software-defined vehicle (SDV) is reshaping the automotive industry. R&D teams face the challenge of delivering immersive, seamless on-road user experience based on software.
To succeed, automotive vendors need software orchestration capabilities to develop compelling digital services enabled by the continuous availability of data over the vehicle’s service life.
A new R&D setup for the SDV
Meeting new expectations for software orchestration, service orientation and continuous engineering presents a significant challenge, especially given the wide-ranging impact these changes have across an R&D organization.
To build the necessary capabilities, strategic alignment is essential across
- Vehicle and product architectures
- Processes and procedures
- Organizational structure and culture
- Overarching corporate goals
Critical touchpoints for R&D transformation
Four key aspects form a strong foundation for aligning R&D with the demands of software-defined vehicles:
These touchpoints support a thoughtful restructuring of R&D, focusing on both enablers of an immersive on-road experience while supporting smarter compliance, to meet compliance requirements with less effort.
We offer services for all four areas, including improvement programs, assessments, process improvement, management and training.
The success of the SDV depends on industry players learning from one another
Read the industry report that examines the R&D requirements for successful SDV development through an engineering lens. It highlights eight key enablers that help both traditional and next-gen original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to leverage their strengths in a software-intensive world.
Campus online learning programs
Campus is our training initiative for automotive engineering, designed to equip you or your team with the practical skills needed to deploy SDVs. The six-week, part-time intensive online learning programs are tailored for practitioners seeking applicable knowledge.
AI in automotive in practice
Gain a solid understanding of automotive artificial intelligence (AI) to support smarter engineering and product decisions.
SDV cybersecurity
To support SDV security throughout the entire service life, we begin with a comprehensive analysis of the product development life cycle, evaluating alignment to security best practices and compliance with regulatory requirements. From there, we provide expert guidance across all levels of the R&D organization, including management systems, the process landscape, projects, products and tools.
- SDV cybersecurity services
We support the development of SDVs and systems designed to be secure by design. Our services span all organizational levels and domains, including:
- Security assessment and gap analysis
- Secure design consultation
- Implementation of more secure coding practices
- Incident response planning
- Cybersecurity management system setup
- Software update management system setup
- Process improvement and process management software
- Automotive Process Framework
- SDV Cybersecurity Playbook Training
Explore cutting-edge cybersecurity methods for SDVs that offer a comprehensive approach to a more secure design and development — covering both technologies and processes. This course covers the full spectrum of SDV security activities, from foundational concepts and open-source integration to advanced attack patterns and mitigation techniques.
SDV safety
In SDVs, functionality is increasingly integrated into a platform. Various concepts allow for the implementation of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) technologies and the development of a plug-and-play architecture. With our training, consulting, engineering and assessment services, we help you develop new vehicle and platform architectures that prioritize safety, security and reliability throughout the SDV’s service life.
Autonomy Safety Professional Training in ISO 21448:2022 (UL Certified)
In this 2.5-day course, learn guiding principles of safety of the intended functionality (SOTIF), supporting the development of holistic safety cases and work products.
ISO/PAS 8800:2024 — Safety and AI (UL Certified)
Designed for engineers and safety professionals, this two-day course builds essential skills in AI safety for automotive and other regulated industries.
Digital service and data management
Digital services can help create and enable immersive in-vehicle and on-road experiences. However, they originate from a different domain from typical automotive engineering: Throughout the vehicle’s entire service life, these services depend on continuous data availability and ongoing feature development. From gap analysis to concept and deployment, we support both the shift to service-oriented R&D and long-term collaboration with digital service providers.
Managing Digital Services Quality with Multiple SPICE Models
This two-day workshop offers a basic understanding of Automotive SPICE®, SPICE for IT Services, and Data Management SPICE and how these frameworks support the necessary process maturity for providing automotive digital services.
SPICE for IT Services Expert/Provisional Assessor (intacs® certified)
This five-day course provides a comprehensive understanding of SPICE for IT Services, equipping participants to assess and optimize digital service management processes. It also helps prepare them for the intacs® Certified SPICE for IT Services Provisional Assessor exam.
Data Management SPICE (intacs® certified)
In this three-day course, learn how to apply the Automotive SPICE® model to projects, products, services and organizations dealing with data.
SDV cross-company collaboration
The SDV is too complex for any single company to develop and operate — spanning the vehicle itself, its infrastructure and digital services it relies on. This endeavor requires an ecosystem of partners who are willing and able to collaborate, often in real time. We support the creation of cross-company ecosystems through consulting, audits and workshops to align the potential partners’ strengths and help mitigate risks.
- SDV collaboration health check
Our SDV collaboration health check offers an independent evaluation of an SDV program's current status and helps identify opportunities for improvement. It covers the relevant levels and topics, such as collaboration models, program management, processes, methods, tools and competencies.
This health check supports all participants involved in the SDV collaboration — across product and platform development — in building cooperation that aligns with business goals.
Collaboration Set-up Training
This one-day training addresses key success factors for establishing effective cooperation with another industry player.
SDV Collaboration Modus Workshop
This intensive four-day workshop helps development partners work together to define a collaboration model, necessary roles and activities.
SDV Collaboration Alignment Workshop
This workshop helps align all parties involved in a collaboration and supports the development of shared objectives, guiding principles, responsibilities and roles, definitions, milestones, processes and tools.
Stages Automotive Process Framework (APF)
APF can help you streamline process definition and rollout through:
- A ready-to-use foundation for creating initial processes
- Extendable templates for processes and work products, role descriptions, and other guidelines to fit your organization’s needs.
- A cohesive process architecture that incorporates relevant standards and best practices
Let’s work together to get the SDV on the road
We offer expert guidance across every stage of SDV development, including comprehensive consulting, robust processes via the Automotive Process Framework, specialized training, and excellence in systems and software engineering.
At each critical touch point, we:
- Assess your situation through audits and analyses
- Design and implement improvement initiatives
- Provide tool support and training
- Deliver hands-on assistance with your project
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