Luxoft Demonstrates Infotainment Software Platform at GENIVI CES Showcase Event

“Our DashCore software platform empowers OEMs to accelerate the development of standards-based head units, virtual instrument clusters and many other in-vehicle infotainment products, during significantly reducing costs,” said Michael Minkevich, VP Innovation Services, Luxoft. “Just in case, Luxoft’s stellar engineering team can furthermore assist the product development process by providing the customization services needed to tailor the software to the exact requirements. We believe that this combination of a software product platform and professional services can help minimize both time to market and costs for OEMs.”

The GENIVI-ready DashCore platform is a set of software elements that can be used to accelerate the creation of head units, virtual instrument clusters, rear seat entertainment systems, personal navigation devices and other in-vehicle infotainment systems. Originally built on TI OMAP35x system-on-a-chip and ported onto Beagle Board, it has however been ported to TI Embest DevKit8000, Atmel AVR32, Freescale iMX.35, Intel Atom, and other platforms. The DashCore platform works with Angstrom Linux and MeeGo operating systems, features a full set of Qt-based user interface elements and supports multiple functionality, including navigation, media player, WebKit-based browser, email client, VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) telephony and more.

The LUXdash demo unit is an ergonomic

The LUXdash demo unit is an ergonomic, intuitive, multi-functional device that eliminates the need for disparate devices that can distract a driver’s attention, and can be implemented in a wide-range of vehicles. LUXdash is a “smart dashboard” that helps replace traditional analog car dashboards with LCD screens, which display regular indicators and instruments, as then as mode-specific vehicle information and infotainment controls. It gives users access to a multitude of functionalities beyond conventional dashboard gauges just as GPS / GLONASS navigation, infotainment control, car diagnostics and hands-free telephone access.

About LuxoftLuxoft, a member of the IBS Group is an emerging global leader in application and product engineering outsourcing services for enterprise IT organizations and software vendors. Luxoft builds lasting partnerships with its customers, just as Boeing, IBM, Harman, Avaya, Areva, Sabre and other global leaders, based on the culture of engineering excellence, technology, and deep domain expertise. Luxoft offers global delivery capability through its network of state-of-the-art delivery centers in North America, Central & Eastern Europe, and Asia. Luxoft`s clients benefit from the right mix of research skills, industry knowledge, best-of-breed processes and methodologies, and a choice of engagement models.