Project background
The client’s business objective was to successfully launch a new high-technology sports car that would boost the prestigious brand’s stature and success. This car is at the forefront of automotive technology, stretching the boundaries of both development and capability.
Success relied on a high standard of embedded software development to ensure that the user and driving experience remained in line with both OEM and their end customer expectations.
Having built a relationship with the client over 20 years, we were entrusted to work across several areas of the vehicle’s software development to ensure a successful outcome
Solution
With prior success on similar projects with other OEM’s, we were able to quickly establish a bespoke solution and rapidly deploy a team across important areas of technology development.
Using a bestshoring approach, Expleo brought together specialists from the UK, Romania, France and India, who collaborated closely with the client’s own developers, using Agile methodology and tools.
Expleo’s activity included writing requirements and specifications, use case validation, embedded software development, continuous testing, functional safety development and validation, software integration as well as releasing toolchain software development.
We established a close governance and operating model with our client to ensure the partnership maintained its focus on successful delivery.
Outcome
Expleo helped the client to deliver the sports car on time and to the highest quality expected by its customers, and members of the media, motoring journalists were particularly impressed by the advanced technology of the vehicle.
The client achieved their desired outcome of re-enforcing its brand image, resulting in increased revenue and profit. The client is now working on developing its next high-performance prototype and has entrusted Expleo with the ongoing model year updates and releases of the newly launched vehicle.
The key business value benefit was the successful launch of highly advanced vehicle, ensuring the next phase of growth and profitability for the client. Our continued relationship with a major global automotive brand reflects the high level of trust and respect gained from a close working partnership, coupled with the high level of expertise and capability from the Expleo team.
