Renault-Nissan Alliance acquires software development firm

The Renault-Nissan Alliance is acquiring the French software development company Sylpheo to accelerate the expansion of its connected vehicle and mobility services programs.
The acquisition was announced by Ogi Redzic, alliance SVP of connected vehicles and mobility services.
“The Sylpheo team of software developers and cloud engineers joining the alliance will have a unique opportunity to work on our next generation of connected cars and other advanced technologies,” Redzic said.
“They will be playing a critical role in this new era of tremendous change for the global auto industry,” he added.
The alliance will launch more than 10 vehicles with autonomous drive technology by 2020. Widespread connected car technology will improve the ownership experience, enable the alliance to offer new services to customers, and drive increased business efficiency.

Source: Arab News