| | March 20166CIOReviewCopyright © 2016 CIOReview. 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 - 28 - 2016Mailing AddressCIOReview44790 S. Grimmer Blvd Suite 202, Fremont, CA 94538T:510.402.1463, F:510-894-8405 MARCH - 28 - 2016, Vol 05 SE 24 Published by CIOReview To subscribe to CIOReviewVisit www.cioreview.com AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY SPECIALCIOReviewEditorial StaffSalesT: 510-565-7560Aaron Pierce Arunkant Jenna Vegas Alex D'SouzaAva GarciaJoshua ParkerLawrence Tselawrence@cioreview.comVisualizersStephen ThomasSukirti AgnihotriManaging EditorJeevan GeorgeComing off a record year in terms of sales of cars and light trucks--around 17.5 million vehicles in the U.S. alone--2016 looks promising for automotive companies. Technology-driven trends are revolutionizing how companies respond to varying customer expectations, while developing new partnerships and driving transformational change. That said, extensive digitization, increasing automation, and novel business models are spurring disruptive technology trends--diverse mobility, autonomous driving, sophisticated electrification, and ubiquitous connectivity. These forces, capable of reinforcing and accelerating each other, will lead to a disruption in the automotive industry, overhauling the way automotive products and vehicles are produced.One particular trend that is set to have a significant impact is, consumers' fascination toward tailored solutions, leading to new segments of specialized vehicles designed for specific needs. This increase in customization brings with it the challenges of managing diverse product lines, with multiple product feature variants. Auto makers will need to be equipped with adequate technology to support the elevated levels of modularization. While this might result in higher product complexity, it also facilitates the reuse of certain components in different models, eventually saving costs.It isn't just about leveraging the latest technologies either. As evidenced by Volkswagen's 2015 emission scandal, the consequences of not complying with regulations can be devastatingly high. And with the regulatory requirements becoming stringent, car manufacturers are being increasingly required to include safety features that were previously only optional add-ons. Automotive software safety is quickly becoming a key concern for auto developers.As the automotive industry prepares to cope with the challenges of tomorrow, numerous technology providers are dedicated to removing the barriers--like pricing, consumer understanding, and security issues--that impede faster market penetration. With traditional automotive players under immense pressure to lower costs, improve fuel efficiency, and reduce emissions, CIOReview's annual Automotive Special Edition showcases leading technology solutions providers in this arena to help enterprises stay competitive on multiple fronts. Featuring insights from industry thought leaders, we hope this automotive special will help reinvent yourself in this complex landscape.Let us know your thoughts.Jeevan George Managing Editoreditor@cioreview.comEditorialDisruption on the Horizon
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