Avenga And Wind River Join Forces To Drive Innovation In Intelligent Edge Computing

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Client

Wind River

Industries

Automotive

Services

Solution engineering

Technologies

Cloud

Introduction

Wind River is a renowned provider of software for intelligent edge systems whose tools are powering millions of devices worldwide. Their software facilitates the efficient movement of data processing from traditional data centers closer to where it is most essential.

With flagship products like Wind River Studio and VxWorks, the company has made a profound impact across key industries such as automotive, aerospace, telecommunications, and more. Their esteemed clientele includes NASA, Verizon, Vodafone, Ford, and other leading companies across major industries.

In order to enhance its software development expertise and capabilities, Wind River hired Avenga. Initially, they engaged our services to create a Proof of Concept (PoC) for a vehicle infotainment solution. After the successful completion of the project, our collaboration evolved into a long-term strategic partnership.

Challenge

Software deployed for mission-critical edge systems must possess the ability to execute critical operations promptly while maintaining a high degree of determinism and safety. Consequently, the underlying operating systems must also be reliable, robust, and resilient against a spectrum of vulnerabilities and cyber threats. Furthermore, the engineering of platforms for embedded systems has grown progressively intricate as organizations incorporate an expanding array of software and hardware components.

Wind River enlisted our services to aid businesses in tackling these challenges. The company offers advanced operating systems for intelligent edge solutions and provides sophisticated development integration tools that streamline the software development processes.

Solution

Infotainment system PoC

We played a crucial role in defining the requirements for an innovative infotainment system. We began with a comprehensive business analysis of the project and then proceeded to engineer a prototype. Additionally, we actively assisted the client in identifying critical components and establishing a clear implementation roadmap.

Digital transformation

In addition to assisting Wind River in engineering a state-of-the-art infotainment system based on the specifications of a renowned automotive manufacturer, we also provided valuable support to their client’s in-house team in transitioning to Agile software methodology. Our involvement led to significant optimizations, streamlining, and accelerated product development. We diligently oversaw the project from inception through deployment and maintenance.

Maintenance

We currently have a dedicated team responsible for feature and update validation of the infotainment system. Over 20 diligent experts from Avenga meticulously assess every aspect of the system's functionality and validate new features before they are delivered to the end user.

Wind River Studio

After the successful cooperation on the infotainment system, Wind River engaged our team to work on a couple of their other projects, including Wind River Studio. We provided the skills the company needed at the time to design and engineer a solution that is specifically tailored for use as a backend in edge systems. We assisted in creating components that enable Wind River's clients to launch and run their own edge systems capable of handling significant load balancing and networking requirements.

Wind River Cloud

We additionally delivered comprehensive engineering and automation services for the Wind River Cloud project. Our team of experts executed test automation and provided extensive support to the client's in-house engineering team in developing and incorporating diverse functionalities into the platform.

Web applications

Furthermore, our expertise in DevOps and development played a pivotal role in engineering and deploying web apps for Wind River Studio. These elements contribute to making the product the industry's only comprehensive lifecycle management platform for mission-critical, intelligent systems.

Results

The collaboration initially commenced with a modest team of approximately 20 individuals providing engineering support. Over time, it has flourished into a robust and enduring strategic partnership, with more than a hundred of our experts now actively engaged in the client’s projects.
Throughout the progression of this relationship, our role has transformed from that of a mere vendor to that of an integral component within the client’s operations, characterized by synchronized processes and aligned management procedures.
We have demonstrated exceptional proficiency in executing various cooperation models, delivering a comprehensive suite of services ranging from business consulting to engineering, deployment, testing, and maintenance of multiple products.
3rd-party management
Furthermore, we have effectively synchronized our efforts with both the client and multiple third-party vendors situated across diverse time zones, ensuring seamless collaboration and optimal results.

Technologies

AWS, Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wind River?

Wind River is a seasoned software organization providing solutions and development tools for embedded systems. It is also Avenga's long-term client, with whom we’ve collaborated on their various projects.

What challenges did Wind River face?

The company specializes in developing state-of-the-art intelligent systems and required the expertise of qualified software professionals to support their team on various projects. Initially, we assisted the company in developing a Proof of Concept (PoC) for an advanced infotainment system and subsequently collaborated with them on multiple other product initiatives.

How did Avenga help?

We supplied Wind River with the essential skills they needed. In addition to our engineering capabilities, we offered a comprehensive range of professional services including consulting, testing, as well as ongoing support and maintenance.

What were the outcomes of the collaboration between Avenga and Wind River?

Following the successful deployment of the infotainment system, the collaboration evolved into a long-term strategic partnership. Currently, over 100 of our experts are actively engaged in various capacities across Wind River's projects.