Frost & Sullivan Movers & Shakers Interviews with Microsoft and Hella
Microsoft’s Automotive Strategy: Frost & Sullivan Movers & Shakers Interview with Mark Spain, Senior Director, Automotive Business Unit at Microsoft “We believe that there is a tremendous opportunity for software in the automotive industry; software that delivers value to automotive OEMs and suppliers and specifically to the car in terms of the value it provides drivers and passengers,” says Mark Spain, Senior Director, Microsoft Automotive Business Unit, in a Movers & Shakers interview with Frost & Sullivan’s Franck Leveque, Program Director, Automotive and Transportation. “It’s our vision and associated investments that, we believe, will create sets of very rich and valuable experiences. We are excited about the current and future opportunities as we progress towards that vision.” To read the full interview please follow the link below http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?docid=70438734 To reprint this interview please seek permission from magdalena.oberland@frost.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Advanced DAS and Lighting Technology Trends and Implications: Frost & Sullivan Movers & Shakers Interview with Dr Seubert, VP of Advanced Development at Hella Sarwant Singh, Automotive & Transportation Practice Director at Frost & Sullivan talks to Dr Seubert, VP of Advanced Development at Hella about a range of R&D issues defining the European automotive industry. Dr. Seubert talks about the increasing importance of software across all vehicle domains, the growth of electronics in their ADAS, lighting and carbody product lines, how integration and modularisation is taking Hella into new areas of competency. Sharing his insights on the growth in vehicle electronics and higher costs within the industry, Dr. Seubert remarks: “I would like our industry to cooperate on really significant new developments, cooperation and standardisation being concentrated on achieving significant industry-wide progress, e.g. on hybrid vehicles or driver assistance, with focus on industry-wide business models.” To read the full interview please follow the link below http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?docid=69500409 To reprint this interview please seek permission from magdalena.oberland@frost.com