Automotive Edge Computing Consortium Becomes MoU Partner

On 24 October, the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) and the Automotive Edge Computing Consortium (AECC) announced a significant partnership to drive innovation in vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology. By signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the two organisations aim to harness the power of edge computing to enhance vehicle connectivity.

This collaboration is a crucial step towards realising the full potential of 5G and edge computing in the automotive industry. The partnership will focus on multi-access edge computing (MEC) and network APIs.

By combining their expertise and resources, the 5GAA and AECC will work together to:

• Advance V2X technology: Drive the development of cutting-edge V2X solutions, such as cooperative adaptive cruise control, collision avoidance systems, and traffic management.
• Accelerate deployment: Facilitate the rapid deployment of V2X infrastructure and services, paving the way for a more connected and intelligent transportation ecosystem.
• Improve safety: Enhance road safety by enabling vehicles to communicate with each other and with infrastructure, reducing the risk of accidents.
• Optimise traffic flow: Optimise traffic flow and reduce congestion through real-time data exchange and intelligent traffic management systems.

Johannes Springer, Director General of the 5GAA, and Muriel Desaeger, member of the AECC, expressed their enthusiasm for the partnership. To learn more about it and its potential impact on the future of mobility, watch their interview with TelecomTV here.