Cognizant and Siemens Forge Partnership to Accelerate Software-Defined Vehicle Development

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) has announced a new collaboration with Siemens Digital Industries Software to enhance its software-defined vehicle (SDV) solution accelerator using Siemens‘ PAVE360™ technology. This partnership aims to speed up the SDV development cycle and meet rising customer demands.

By integrating Siemens‘ Simcenter™ Prescan, Cognizant’s accelerator offers continuous and simulated verification and validation, streamlining the development process and reducing the time required to implement new features. This solution addresses the growing software complexity in the automotive industry.

„We are already in an era where software is the differentiating factor in the automotive industry,“ said Sidhant Rastogi, President of Zinnov. The ecosystem-driven approach central to this collaboration aims to accelerate product development cycles and improve safety and security measures early in the process.

David Fritz, Vice President of Hybrid and Virtual Systems at Siemens, emphasized the alignment with Cognizant’s expertise. „This collaboration enables us to respond to customer demands effectively and accelerate product development and testing.“

Aditya Pathak, Vice President and Americas Head of Auto, Transportation, and Logistics at Cognizant, expressed excitement about the partnership. „Our advanced solution accelerators, in collaboration with Siemens, will deliver exceptional vehicle experiences to meet the evolving needs of the automotive industry.“

This strategic initiative marks a significant step towards redefining the automotive development landscape and leading the future of mobility.