On November 14, 2024, ThunderSoft (Stock Code: 300496), a world leading OS and intelligent device products and technology provider, and HERE Technologies, the leading location data and technology platform, announced a strategic partnership to enhance collaboration in intelligent navigation and high-definition maps. The collaboration aims to support the efficient development of navigation systems, contributing to a more connected and intelligent mobility ecosystem.
The agreement will see both companies maximize their technical strengths and platform resources for comprehensive, multifaceted cooperation. ThunderSoft’s Aqua Drive OS will leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to integrate HERE location data and services, including HERE SDK, HD Map and autonomous driving solutions. These AI-powered elements, create a foundation for developers worldwide to build intelligent system platforms. Additionally, the partnership will deliver tailored intelligent navigation solutions for international markets, addressing the diverse requirements of automotive manufacturers and consumers.
The companies will also collaborate to develop immersive and interactive 3D high-definition mapping solutions by combining HERE’s map data with ThunderSoft’s Kanzi Map engine, establishing a new benchmark in intelligent driving and navigation. HERE Location Services will also be incorporated into Internet of Things (IoT) and industrial applications, advancing the digital and intelligent transformation of the smart industry.
As a global pioneer in mapping and location technology, HERE provides location-based services and solutions to over 1,300 clients in the automotive, consumer, and business sectors. Globally, more than 180 million vehicles are equipped with HERE maps onboard. ThunderSoft has established a comprehensive portfolio of smart automobile lifecycle products and solutions since 2013. This includes smart cockpits, intelligent driving systems, autonomous domain control platforms, vehicle OS solutions, and central computing platforms, empowering over 50 million vehicles worldwide.
Designed for centralized computing and AI-driven vehicles (AIDV), ThunderSoft’s Aqua Drive OS effectively meets automakers’ demands in cockpit-driving integration, integration of advanced models in vehicles, and automobile exports, while significantly reducing costs. The strategic partnership between ThunderSoft and HERE represents a meaningful step in advancing intelligent automotive solutions, contributing to the growth of the smart technology sector and supporting progress in connected transportation.
Deon Newman, Senior Vice President and General Manager of HERE Technologies said,
“This strategic partnership with ThunderSoft represents a transformative step in delivering on the potential of AI and software-defined vehicles. By uniting our best-in-class location technology with ThunderSoft’s advanced system capabilities, we will together deliver greater insight and intelligence to every journey, empowering our clients to create richer, more personalized experiences for their customers worldwide.”
Hengshang Chang, Executive President and President of SmartVehicle Business Group of ThunderSoft, highlighted the strategic importance of the collaboration, "Our collaboration with HERE holds immense significance in the context of the current automobile export trend. By integrating HERE's map data and location platform capabilities with ThunderSoft's pioneering vehicle OS technology, we aim to develop more competitive, globally-oriented intelligent navigation systems for the automotive industry, enabling automakers to achieve accelerated growth.”
About HERE Technologies
HERE has been a pioneer in mapping and location technology for almost 40 years. Today, HERE’s location platform is recognized as the most complete in the industry, powering location-based products, services and custom maps for organizations and enterprises across the globe. From autonomous driving and seamless logistics to new mobility experiences, HERE allows its partners and customers to innovate while retaining control over their data and safeguarding privacy. Find out how HERE is moving the world forward at here.com.
About ThunderSoft
ThunderSoft, a well-known intelligent operating system products and technologies provider, has been continuously accumulating and innovating in the operating system field, with its business expanding gradually from smart phone to smart vehicle, AIOT and smart industries. It was successfully listed in 2015, which leads it to be China's first listed technical company specialized in the intelligent operating system. Till now, ThunderSoft has covered more than 40 cities around the world, with a total of over 13,000 employees.
