10:07 AM EDT, 06/23/2025 (MT Newswires) -- BlackBerry's (BB.TO) QNX, and Vector have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop and deliver a platform designed to help accelerate the development of software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and help simplify automotive software integration.

According to a statement, the "Foundational Vehicle Software Platform" combines Vector's safe middleware technology with QNX's safety-certified operating system and will help OEMs reduce duplicative software development.

"The automotive industry is at a tipping point, where software complexity threatens to outpace innovation," said John Wall, chief operating officer and head of product, engineering and dervices at QNX. "By joining forces with Vector, we're delivering a foundational platform that seeks to remove significant friction from the development process and empower OEMs to focus on what truly matters-creating transformative driving experiences for their customers. This is about building smarter, safer vehicles, faster."

"This collaboration marks a significant milestone in our mission to advance the frontier of automotive software engineering," said Matthias Traub, President & Managing Director at Vector. "Together with QNX, we are co-developing a foundational platform that delivers best-in-class performance, combining openness, safety, and scalability. It empowers the entire ecosystem-from OEMs to developers-to build the next generation of intelligent vehicles."

An early access version of the platform will be made available to selected partners later this year.

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