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BlackBerry QNX launches embedded software platform for autonomous drive and connected cars
BlackBerry has announced its most advanced and secure embedded operating system ( OS ) for the automotive industry . QNX Software Development Platform 7.0 ( QNX SDP 7.0 ) is a 64-bit OS that builds on the proven reliability of QNX technology and raises the bar for security and performance in cars . At CES 2017 , the technological capabilities of QNX SDP 7.0 were demonstrated in BlackBerry QNX ’ s 2016 Jaguar XJ and 2017 Lincoln MKZ concept cars .
“ With the push toward connected and autonomous vehicles , the electronic architecture of cars is evolving – from a multitude of smaller processors each executing a dedicated function , to a set of high performance domain controllers , powered by 64-bit processors and graphical processing units ,” said John Wall , senior vice president and head of BlackBerry QNX . “ To develop these new systems , our automotive customers will need a safe and secure
64-bit OS that can run highly complex software , including neural networks and artificial intelligence algorithms . QNX SDP 7.0 is suited not only for cars , but also for almost any safety- or missioncritical application that requires 64-bit performance and advanced security . This includes surgical robots , industrial controllers and high-speed trains .”
QNX SDP 7.0 provides high performance and enhanced kernel-
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