BMW and Tata Technologies: software partnership

BMW relies on expertise in India when developing software and IT. The Munich-based carmaker plans to enter into a joint venture with Tata Technologies. In the future, computer programs will be developed in three locations in the cities of Pune, Bangalore and Chennai. Teams should focus on strategic software development, which is a key element in defining future software defined vehicles (SDV).

BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce software

Initially, 100 IT professionals from Tata Technologies will work in the joint venture to find solutions for automated driving, infotainment and digital services. The focus is also on the IT infrastructure within the company, for example for the automation of product development and production. In a few years, the number of employees is expected to increase to the four-figure range.

“Our collaboration with Tata Technologies will accelerate our development in the software-defined vehicle space,” explains Christoph Grote, Senior Vice President Software and E/E Design at the BMW Group. “In international comparison, India has a large pool of talent and excellent software skills that can contribute to our software expertise. Developing automotive software for the BMW Group means working with world-class processes and tools. This gives engineers of India’s software development opportunity “To create world-class automotive experiences in future fields such as advanced automated driving and artificial intelligence.”

In addition to the main BMW brand, the BMW Group also includes Mini and Rolls-Royce. All three brands will benefit from the software development which is being developed in collaboration with Tata Technologies.