The software-defined vehicle: seamless, efficient, holistic

Instead of relying on isolated individual approaches, we connect proven and innovative methods into a cohesive overall picture. Through this holistic approach, we significantly increase your development speed and efficiency while maintaining the highest standards of quality, reliability, and regulatory compliance. We leverage our years of cross-industry methodological expertise to make complexity manageable. The foundation for this is our digital engineering approach: We combine continuous development with forward-looking methods to reliably shape the development landscape of tomorrow.

.At a glance:

• Systems engineering and verification / validation:
  We lay the foundation for safely managing the demanding complexities of modern systems. From requirements analysis to verification and validation, we use methodical systems engineering to create maximum clarity and control. To transform complex architectures into reliable, fully developed solution, we employ Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Quality and standards:
  We establish a framework for uncompromising quality, reliability and compliance. With a pragmatic, hands-on approach, we integrate in-depth methodological expertise directly into your projects. We assume operational responsibility for functional safety, cyber security and quality assurance throughout the entire lifecycle, design customized process landscapes, and ensure seamless compliance and certification according to standards such as ISO 26262 and ASPICE.
• DevOps and AI-assisted Engineering:
  We accelerate your entire development value chain through intelligent tools and maximum automation. We drastically shorten innovation cycles by eliminating bottlenecks, establishing agile methods and CI/CD pipelines, and supporting developers with custom agentic AI tools for code, testing, and documentation – for fast, highly efficient, and continuous software delivery. Find out more about AI-assisted Engineering at ITK Engineering.

We master the complexity of the entire in-vehicle software stack and reliably bring high-quality, production-ready software to the road. Our partnership is as flexible as your project: from targeted support to full responsibility as a global general contractor.

At a glance:

• Application development in the vehicle:
  We deliver customized software solutions that create differentiating functions across all vehicle domains – including Motion & Energy, ADAS and the Digital & Connected Cockpit. Our expertise ranges from model-based development via C/C++ and Rust to the integration of AI, ML and cloud-based applications.
• Automotive operating system:
  We specialize in the development, integration, and configuration of next-generation operating systems. Here, we provide the technological foundation (basic software) for your vehicle software. We work with technologies such as AUTOSAR Classic and Adaptive, Linux, QNX and Android Automotive to implement pioneering solutions such as Eclipse SDV and edge container runtimes.
• Software integration:
  As a neutral and scalable partner, we offer comprehensive software integration services for control units (ECUs), high-performance computers (HPCs) and entire vehicle domains. With our deep DevOps and verification & validation (V&V) expertise, we seamlessly and rapidly merge first-party and third-party software. We ensure swift integration so that development teams receive direct feedback and can implement adjustments without delay.

Scalable cloud platforms and cloud-native applications are crucial pioneers for data-based vehicle functions in software-defined vehicles, which makes them key for the secure and intelligent mobility of tomorrow. We develop resilient end-to-end cloud systems that are deeply integrated with vehicle components, which guarantees secure updates, high-performance data processing, and maximum reliability across the entire system.

At a glance:

• Cloud-native applications:
  We enable the scalable integration of vehicle functions such as telematics, ADAS, and infotainment. We focus on cloud, on-premise, and mobile software as well as data-based and AI-supported applications – safeguarded by complete end-to-end testing.
• Cloud platform:
  Our scalable cloud architectures can be flexibly integrated and ensure backend connectivity via APIs. This is how we implement automated processes that are compliant with data protection regulations throughout the vehicle lifecycle – from OTA updates and telemetry to digital twins.
• Data-driven engineering:
  We optimize your development using scalable data pipelines, modern architectures, and machine learning pipelines for pattern recognition. Furthermore, we ensure the highest data quality and provide comprehensive advice on regulatory requirements such as the AI Act, Data Act and the GDPR.
• Automation, optimization and operation:
  We maximize efficiency and ensure that your systems operate smoothly. Our portfolio ranges from process optimization and DevOps to CI/CD consulting, building software factories, and data-based performance improvement. With professional IT service management and seamless 24/7 monitoring, we can guarantee a completely reliable, high-performance cloud operation.

Learn more about cloud-based mobility

A Software Factory is an automated, integrated environment for industrializing the software development lifecycle – enabling faster, more reliable, and scalable software delivery. This ensures maximum speed at a consistently high quality. The system is based on four core elements: a DevOps platform, processes & methods, development environments, and a test infrastructure. Leveraging our holistic digital engineering and cloud expertise, we build the Software Factory together with our customers – tailored to their maturity level and tool landscape.

At a glance:

• Concept development and consulting:
  During the concept phase, we lay the foundation for your modernized development: We start off with a joint workshop to make an initial assessment, then analyze your current development status using value stream mapping and specifically eliminate efficiency bottlenecks. The result is a tailored software design consulting that provides you with a clear technical and methodological blueprint for your future Software Factory – including modern DevOps structures, CI/CD pipelines and innovative AI engineering tools.
• Implementation and operation:
  From theory to practice: We standardize your development processes and methods to establish a consistent framework for maximum automation and compliance. At the same time, we configure all the core technical components of your Software Factory – from CI/CD workflows and XiL test infrastructure to AI-supported tools. We ensure the success of this transformation with an active rollout, whereby we closely support your teams, and subsequently offer you customized services for the reliable operation of your new platform in the long term.
• Use of AI:
  Artificial intelligence is our lever for maximum quality and speed. The platform creates a structured context and clean interfaces. The harness then uses automated tests and DevOps pipelines to establish trusted safeguards. Only on this basis will AI agents become truly effective in performing semantic checks with full project relevance and drastically accelerating the creation of artifacts throughout the entire lifecycle.