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Crunch time for car makers as Apple takes a bigger bite
Apple’s sweeping update to its CarPlay® system, revealed at the company’s annual World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC) this week, has presented car manufacturers with a crucial choice about the digital experiences they offer their customers: accelerate their efforts to curate something unique, or cede control of their customers to Silicon Valley, says connectivity pioneer VNC Automotive.
Skills shortage may stunt the auto industry’s software ambitions
The automotive industry’s new-found interest in software as a product differentiator is at risk of being compromised by a lack of quality computer science graduates, warns connectivity pioneer VNC Automotive.
Just-Auto Q&A: with Tom Blackie, CEO at VNC Automotive
Connectivity is a key consideration for many vehicle users. Just Auto speaks to Tom Blackie, CEO at VNC Automotive, for an expert insight into how the latest device integration technology is notably benefiting blue light vehicle users, and an idea of how a car’s display screen and its functionality may evolve in the future.
Out of touch: how the relentless rise of the touchscreen is undermining the user experience
The automotive industry’s rush to replace conventional controls with touchscreen interfaces is at risk of alienating customers, compromising safety, and drawing the ire of regulatory bodies, says pioneering software company VNC Automotive.
Rise in online shopping highlights the need for a fully connected delivery fleet
Now, more than ever, Britain is a nation of internet shoppers. Even before the pandemic struck, the percentage of retail sales that originated online was on an inexorable upward trajectory. As the first national lockdown took hold, internet sales jumped[i] from 19.1% to 32.8%, peaking last January at 37.7% with the third lockdown.
Bad Apple? Should car makers cede cabin controls to mobile phone software?
As car makers look for new ways to differentiate their products, they must think carefully before allowing tech giants Apple and Google to dominate their customers’ experiences, says vehicle connectivity pioneer VNC Automotive.
Connecting cars, software and people together
The last six months has seen our industry make huge leaps forward as the development of the cars of the future speeds up, and some automakers are reporting their best quarters. More than ever our team will be vital to our success, but how do we ensure that staff old and new are engaged and energised in this post-pandemic world of work?
VNC Automotive and JVCKENWOOD partnership to provide auto industry with mirroring capability
VNC Automotive and JVCKENWOOD have announced a partnership to provide a full smartphone and mobile device mirroring solution for vehicle manufacturers and the aftermarket.
VNC Automotive connects Cobalt Cube® with emergency services at NAPFM 2021 Conference
Connectivity pioneer VNC Automotive will be giving the first public demonstrations in the UK of its innovative Cobalt Cube® at the 47th National Association of Police Fleet Managers’ (NAPFM) Conference in Telford from 26th to 27th October.
The remote-control farm is ripe for the picking, says VNC Automotive
Labour shortages, a growing global population, and unprecedented levels of connectivity mean now is the time to deploy full autonomy in our fields, according to software pioneers VNC Automotive.