QNX, Vector Sign MoU to Develop Global Vehicle Software Platform

QNX, a division of BlackBerry Limited, and Vector have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly develop a Foundational Vehicle Software Platform aimed at accelerating software-defined vehicle (SDV) development and simplifying automotive software integration. The platform combines Vector's safe middleware technology with QNX's safety-certified real-time operating system and can extend to include TTTech Auto's deterministic scheduling algorithm, MotionWise Schedule. Designed as a lightweight, reliable core for application development across electronic control units, the platform aims to reduce duplicative software work and enable automakers to focus on differentiated in-vehicle experiences while adhering to functional safety and cybersecurity standards. An Early Access version will be available to select partners later this year, with a certified release planned by late 2026. This collaboration reflects the automotive industry's shift towards open collaboration models and dynamic value networks to manage increasing software complexity and innovation demands. The initiative is supported by strong financials from BlackBerry and is positioned to help OEMs accelerate the journey from research to production and road deployment.