Automakers Must Have Software Competency: McKinsey

Editor’s Note: Every aspect of motor vehicle performance is closely regulated, how long will automotive cybesecurity remain the exception?

From: InformationWeek

William Terdoslavich

Much of the advice provided to automakers in a new McKinsey report has as its unspoken theme some level of information technology, including software development, data collection and analysis, and Internet of Things connectivity. In fact, the report said, software competence is becoming one of the most important differentiating factors for the auto industry, according to the report.

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“Drive transformational change” is a familiar phrase for many in IT, but McKinsey has identified this as a crucial skill for the automotive industry. “With innovation and product value increasingly defined by software, OEMs need to align their skills and processes to address new challenges like software-enabled consumer value definition, cyber security, data privacy, and continuous product updates.”

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New entrants into the car market are coming from the IT sector. According to the McKinsey report: “While Tesla, Google, and Apple currently generate significant interest, we believe that they represent just the tip of the iceberg. Many more new players are likely to enter the market, especially cash-rich high-tech companies and start-ups. These new entrants from outside the industry are also wielding more influence with consumers and regulators.”

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One response to “Automakers Must Have Software Competency: McKinsey”

  1. Makki says:

    Of course, you should do some research every time you are going to do a project. So for example, I would like to talk about my experience with a company where you can find flutter developers and their mobile development. Thanks to their expertise, we got an intuitive and highly functional mobile app

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