BlackBerry QNX Strengthens Automotive Software Portfolio with New Safety-Certified Filesystem
BlackBerry (NYSE:BB)(TSX:BB) has enhanced its QNX OS for Safety with the addition of a POSIX-compliant, ISO 26262 certified, integrity checking filesystem. The new QNX Filesystem for Safety (QFS), certified to ISO 26262 ASIL B, verifies the integrity of all filesystem contents at runtime, enabling developers to detect corruption and maintain system safety. This addition provides an extra layer of validation for OEMs and embedded software suppliers building safety-critical systems.
The QFS guards against potential issues in safety-critical functions like collision avoidance or object detection by validating all data and performance parameters. Select OEMs and Tier 1s are already using QFS 1.0 in their development of next-generation automotive technology. It's now available as part of QNX OS for Safety 2.2.3.
BlackBerry (NYSE:BB)(TSX:BB) ha potenziato il suo QNX OS per la Sicurezza con l'aggiunta di un filesystem per il controllo dell'integrità, conforme a POSIX e certificato ISO 26262. Il nuovo QNX Filesystem for Safety (QFS), certificato ISO 26262 ASIL B, verifica l'integrità di tutti i contenuti del filesystem durante il runtime, consentendo agli sviluppatori di rilevare corruzioni e mantenere la sicurezza del sistema. Questa aggiunta fornisce un ulteriore livello di validazione per gli OEM e i fornitori di software integrato che costruiscono sistemi critici per la sicurezza.
Il QFS protegge contro potenziali problemi nelle funzioni critiche per la sicurezza, come la prevenzione delle collisioni o il rilevamento degli oggetti, validando tutti i dati e i parametri di prestazione. Alcuni OEM selezionati e Tier 1 stanno già utilizzando QFS 1.0 nello sviluppo della tecnologia automobilistica di prossima generazione. È ora disponibile come parte di QNX OS for Safety 2.2.3.
BlackBerry (NYSE:BB)(TSX:BB) ha mejorado su QNX OS para la Seguridad con la adición de un sistema de archivos de verificación de integridad, compatible con POSIX y certificado por ISO 26262. El nuevo QNX Filesystem for Safety (QFS), certificado según ISO 26262 ASIL B, verifica la integridad de todo el contenido del sistema de archivos en tiempo de ejecución, permitiendo a los desarrolladores detectar corrupciones y mantener la seguridad del sistema. Esta adición proporciona una capa adicional de validación para los OEM y los proveedores de software embebido que construyen sistemas críticos para la seguridad.
El QFS protege contra problemas potenciales en funciones críticas para la seguridad, como la prevención de colisiones o la detección de objetos, validando todos los datos y los parámetros de rendimiento. Algunos OEM seleccionados y Tier 1 ya están utilizando QFS 1.0 en su desarrollo de la tecnología automotriz de próxima generación. Ahora está disponible como parte de QNX OS for Safety 2.2.3.
블랙베리 (NYSE:BB)(TSX:BB)는 POSIX 준수, ISO 26262 인증, 무결성 검증 파일 시스템의 추가로 안전을 위한 QNX OS를 강화했습니다. 새로운 QNX Safety를 위한 파일 시스템 (QFS)는 ISO 26262 ASIL B로 인증되어 있으며, 실행 시간에 모든 파일 시스템 내용의 무결성을 검증하여 개발자가 손상을 감지하고 시스템 안전성을 유지할 수 있도록 합니다. 이 추가 요소는 안전-critical 시스템을 구축하는 OEM 및 임베디드 소프트웨어 공급업체를 위한 추가 검증 계층을 제공합니다.
QFS는 충돌 회피 또는 물체 감지와 같은 안전-critical 기능에서 발생할 수 있는 문제를 방지하기 위해 모든 데이터 및 성능 매개변수를 검증합니다. 일부 OEM 및 Tier 1이 차세대 자동차 기술 개발에 있어 이미 QFS 1.0을 사용하고 있습니다. 이제 QNX Safety 2.2.3의 일환으로 제공됩니다.
BlackBerry (NYSE:BB)(TSX:BB) a amélioré son QNX OS pour la Sécurité avec l'ajout d'un système de fichiers de vérification d'intégrité conforme à POSIX et certifié ISO 26262. Le nouveau système de fichiers QNX pour la Sécurité (QFS), certifié ISO 26262 ASIL B, vérifie l'intégrité de tout le contenu du système de fichiers en temps réel, permettant aux développeurs de détecter les corruptions et de maintenir la sécurité du système. Cet ajout fournit une couche de validation supplémentaire pour les OEM et les fournisseurs de logiciels intégrés construisant des systèmes critiques pour la sécurité.
Le QFS protège contre les problèmes potentiels dans les fonctions critiques pour la sécurité, comme l'évitement des collisions ou la détection des objets, en validant toutes les données et les paramètres de performance. Certains OEM sélectionnés et Tier 1 utilisent déjà QFS 1.0 dans le développement de la technologie automobile de prochaine génération. Il est maintenant disponible dans le cadre de QNX OS pour la Sécurité 2.2.3.
BlackBerry (NYSE:BB)(TSX:BB) hat sein QNX OS für Sicherheit durch die Hinzufügung eines POSIX-konformen, ISO 26262 zertifizierten Integritätsprüfungsdateisystems verbessert. Das neue QNX Dateisystem für Sicherheit (QFS), welches nach ISO 26262 ASIL B zertifiziert ist, überprüft die Integrität aller Inhalte des Dateisystems zur Laufzeit, sodass Entwickler Korruption erkennen und die Systemsicherheit aufrechterhalten können. Diese Ergänzung bietet eine zusätzliche Validierungsebene für OEMs und Anbieter eingebetteter Software, die sicherheitskritische Systeme entwickeln.
Das QFS schützt vor potenziellen Problemen bei sicherheitskritischen Funktionen wie Kollisionsvermeidung oder Objekterkennung, indem es alle Daten und Leistungsparameter validiert. Bestimmte OEMs und Tier 1 Unternehmen nutzen bereits QFS 1.0 in der Entwicklung zukünftiger Automobiltechnologien. Es ist jetzt als Teil von QNX OS für Sicherheit 2.2.3 verfügbar.
- Introduction of QNX Filesystem for Safety (QFS) certified to ISO 26262 ASIL B
- QFS provides an additional layer of validation for safety-critical systems
- QFS is already being utilized by select OEMs and Tier 1s for next-generation automotive technology
- QNX is trusted by leading OEMs and Tier 1s worldwide, including BMW, Bosch, Honda, and Toyota
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BlackBerry's introduction of the QNX Filesystem for Safety (QFS) marks a significant advancement in automotive software safety. This POSIX-compliant, ISO 26262 ASIL B certified filesystem adds a important layer of runtime integrity checking for safety-critical systems. The importance of this cannot be overstated in an era where software reliability directly impacts vehicle safety.
The QFS addresses a critical vulnerability in automotive systems by continuously validating data and performance parameters. This real-time verification is essential for functions like collision avoidance and object detection, where even minor corruptions could lead to catastrophic failures. By enabling developers to detect and respond to integrity issues promptly, QFS significantly enhances the robustness of automotive safety systems.
From a technical standpoint, this offering streamlines the development process for OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. The pre-certified nature of QFS can accelerate time-to-market and reduce development costs, important factors in the highly competitive automotive industry. This could give BlackBerry QNX a competitive edge in the automotive software market.
BlackBerry's strategic move with QNX Filesystem for Safety aligns well with the growing demand for advanced safety features in vehicles. As the automotive industry shifts towards more software-defined vehicles, the market for robust, safety-certified software solutions is expected to expand significantly.
The adoption of QFS by select OEMs and Tier 1s for next-generation automotive technology development indicates strong market potential. BlackBerry's existing relationships with major players like BMW, Bosch and Toyota provide a solid foundation for rapid market penetration. The company's focus on safety certification and streamlined development processes addresses key pain points for manufacturers, potentially strengthening BlackBerry's market position.
However, competition in this space is intense, with other tech giants also vying for dominance in automotive software. BlackBerry will need to leverage its reputation for security and reliability to maintain and grow its market share. The success of QFS could be a pivotal factor in BlackBerry's long-term strategy in the automotive sector.
Enhanced offering provides added peace of mind to developers building safety-critical systems
WATERLOO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / September 17, 2024 / BlackBerry Limited (NYSE:BB)(TSX:BB) today announced it has strengthened its trusted QNX® OS for Safety with the addition of a unique POSIX-compliant, ISO 26262 certified, integrity checking filesystem to provide OEMs and other embedded software suppliers an additional layer of validation when building safety-critical systems.
Certified to ISO 26262 ASIL B, the automotive industry's functional safety standard, QNX® Filesystem for Safety (QFS) verifies the integrity of all filesystem contents at runtime, enabling embedded software developers to detect if any corruption has taken place and to take all necessary actions to maintain the safety of the system.
If, for instance, a file that ran a safety-critical function like collision avoidance or object detection got corrupted before running or was loaded with incorrect configuration data, the issue might not even be noticed until it was needed in a crucial moment, potentially leading to a dangerous or even fatal situation. QNX Filesystem for Safety guards against this, validating all data and performance parameters that safety-critical systems are built and run on.
"The rollout of QNX Filesystem for Safety reflects QNX's unwavering commitment to advancing its portfolio of functional safety-certified software, empowering our customers to build safety-critical systems with greater ease and confidence," said Grant Courville, VP, Products and Strategy at BlackBerry QNX. "For automakers, having a pre-certified software stack and OS significantly accelerates time-to-market, reduces development costs, and ensures that safety remains paramount throughout the entire lifecycle-from development to production."
"Next-generation automotive systems are pressuring engineering organizations to find new ways to accelerate their path to production," said Chris Rommel, Executive Vice President of IoT & Embedded Technology at VDC Research. "QNX's certified Filesystem for Safety removes another hurdle and point of uncertainty for manufacturers, helping them meet both safety and time-to-market requirements.
Select OEMs and Tier 1s are currently utilizing QNX Filesystem for Safety 1.0 in their development of next-generation automotive technology. The solution is now available as part of QNX OS for Safety 2.2.3.
QNX is trusted as the foundation for a software-driven future by most leading OEMs and Tier 1s worldwide, including BMW, Bosch, Continental, Dongfeng Motor, Geely, Honda, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo, and more. Its foundational software supports future-proof engineering design, from digital cockpits and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) to infotainment systems and domain controllers, enabling automakers to bring innovation to market faster and at lower cost.
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