ACO Tech today launched ATLAS, an automotive operating system solution which it led and developed locally. ATLAS aims to shape a new automotive ecosystem of connected software and hardware, including an in-vehicle infotainment system, a mobile application (ATLAS Auto) and a human-touch communication such as wearable technology that connects with the vehicle and the mobile application.
Specifically designed to integrate the concept of humanised connected lifestyle into the drivers’ automotive experience, ATLAS is a scalable ecosystem that can be customised into the automaker’s development cycle. The operating system on the open-source Android 10 platform and above.
Today, there are more than 10,000 vehicles on the road equipped with ATLAS and ATLAS Auto App. It is now available in vehicles fitted with the ATLAS Infotainment Head Unit.
ACO Tech has also established a partnership that will provide end-to-end in-vehicle connected services using its ATLAS proprietary technology. The strategic partnership is with UOB Malaysia, Fass Payment Solutions Sdn Bhd, and FIVE Petroleum Malaysia.
Vehicular payment feature
ACO Tech, UOB Malaysia and Fasspay will work together to implement a car-based digital wallet system and an integrated automotive payment system that are tailored for the in-car environment. These features will be available by the fourth quarter of 2022.
The collaboration with FIVE will further strengthen ATLAS’ user experience by offering nationwide automotive-related support through a network of approved service providers, automotive merchants and refuelling experience at FIVE petrol stations.
Connected and personalised driving experience
“As auto manufacturers strive to deliver a connected and personalised driving experience to the consumers, it is imperative for ATLAS to be agile, scalable and ever-evolving. While ensuring our technology capabilities are optimised to rapidly adapt to the demanding needs, building relationships with industry partners continues to be a priority for ACO Tech to provide innovative in-car experiences that make perfect sense to the drivers,” said Li Pu, CEO of ACO Tech.
Mr. Li Pu said that, with the partnership, ACO Tech can further broaden ATLAS’ competencies and make its offerings accessible at home, on the road and everywhere in between. “Essentially, our vision for our technologies is to enrich and complement every part of our users’ lives in the best way possible,” he explained.
He added that a global partnership which focuses on audio streaming experience is well under way and will be announced by the end of this month.
Supporting smart mobility lifestyle
At the launch event today, ACO Tech also signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand its partnership with Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd to continuously develop cloud-based automotive solutions on Huawei Cloud for regional markets. The extended collaboration will see both companies leverage their technological capabilities to accelerate innovations in software applications for Big Data and Artificial Intelligence to further promote the adoption of the smart mobility lifestyle.
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