Providence, RI – 29 July 2013 – Vector Software, the leading provider of software solutions for testing embedded applications, announced today that their VectorCAST embedded software test suite has been integrated with the AUTOSAR architecture. This latest integration demonstrates that the VectoCAST platform is suitable for use by automotive software developers complying with ISO 26262 testing and code coverage requirements, and also using the AUTOSAR architecture.
The Automotive Open System Architecture (AUTOSAR) is an open and standardized automotive software architecture, jointly developed by automobile manufacturers, suppliers and software developers with the goal to establish an open standard for software architectures in vehicles.
The goal of AUTOSAR is to provide standardized implementations of basic system functions to allow easier scalability, reuse, and maintainability of automotive software.
“Automotive manufacturers and suppliers are increasingly adopting the AUTOSAR standard in production programs,” said Bill McCaffrey, Chief Operating Officer at Vector Software. “Now, automotive engineers can use VectorCAST to test applications built with the AUTOSAR framework.”
About Vector Software, Inc.
Vector Software is the world’s leading provider of software testing solutions for safety and business critical embedded applications. Companies worldwide in automotive, aerospace, medical devices, industrial controls, rail, and other business critical sectors, rely on Vector Software’s VectorCAST™. By automating and managing the complex tasks associated with unit, integration, and system level testing, VectorCAST helps organizations accelerate development and ensure the reliability of their embedded software applications. Founded in 1989 by embedded software engineers, Vector Software is headquartered in East Greenwich, Rhode Island USA; with offices worldwide and a world-class team of support and technology partners. To learn more, visit: www.vectorcast.com. Follow Vector Software on Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube.
About AUTOSAR
AUTOSAR (AUTomotive Open System ARchitecture) is a worldwide development partnership of car manufacturers, suppliers and other companies from the electronics, semiconductor and software industry. Since 2003 they have been working on the development and introduction of an open, standardized software architecture for the automotive industry. By simplifying the exchange and update options for software and hardware with the AUTOSAR approach, it forms the basis for reliably controlling the growing complexity of the electrical and electronic systems in motor vehicles. AUTOSAR also improves cost efficiency without compromising quality. The “core partners” of AUTOSAR are the BMW Group, Bosch, Continental, Daimler AG, Ford, General Motors, PSA Peugeot Citroën, Toyota and the Volkswagen Group. In addition to these companies, more than 160 members play an important role in the success of the partnership. Companies which join the AUTOSAR Development Partnership can use the specifications free of charge. To learn more, visit: http://www.autosar.org/
