| | MARCH 20146CIOReviewEarlier this year, at the CES show, several auto companies showcased their technological advancement in areas of on-board car entertainment and dashboard systems along with the self driving abilities of autonomous cars. The recently concluded Geneva Motor Show also had advanced future vehicle technologies in spotlight. What really caught the attention was the self-driving car, which indeed is getting closer to a reality. A definitive banger of the show was the concept of a 3D printed car body, which is something that makes your imagination run wildA car completely tailored to your individual taste and design.The Geneva Motor Show was an instance of growing optimism in the industry. CEOs and presidents of several auto makers expect rise in consumer sales. Automotive firms worldwide will roll out more than 85 million vehicles in 2014, and they are at the forefront of technology innovation--from vehicle technology to supply chain optimization, to product development and manufacturing, to aftermarket service and support. Automotive manufacturers are leveraging cloud computing, Big Data, mobility and other technologies to drive innovation--making this, one of the most exciting times in the industry.Some of these technologies are challenging the traditional way of doing business. For instance, for generations, the auto dealer has been the primary avenue for carmakers to sell vehicles to consumers. But technology is rapidly changing that equation. Changing customer habits and expectations are causing manufacturers to rethink how they build and sell vehicles. We will see many such examples across the value chain.We spoke to some of the successful CIOs in the automotive space who shared their wisdom and insights on how they are leveraging technology to deal with wide array of challenges in the current landscape. This special edition on automotive technology blends thought-leadership from subject matter experts with real stories on what selected vendors are doing for automotive clients, including exclusive interviews with several CIOs. Let us know what you think, Pradeep ShankarEditor-in-Chiefeditor@cioreview.comCopyright © 2014 CIOReview, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.CIOReviewMARCH - 2014CIOReview's circulation is audited and certified by BPA International (Audit Pending). EditorialDriving ChangeMailing AddressCIOReview44790 S. Grimmer Blvd Suite 202, Fremont, CA 94538T:510.565.7628, F:510.894.8405 March 2014, volume SE 02 Published by CIOReview To subscribe to CIOReviewVisit www.cioreview.com Editor-in-Chief Pradeep ShankarManaging Editor Christo JacobEditorial StaffSalesAbishek ChandranDan SmithGeorge ThomasJeevan GeorgeMerlin ThomasMichelle MathewsRuby JonasSarah FernandesLawrence Tselawrence@cioreview.comKevin Morriskevin.morris@cioreview.comSusan Fernandessusan@cioreview.comVisualizersStephen ThomasMohammed HaneefAutomotive Technology SpecialCIOReview
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