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GMobi delivers a superior OTA service targeting the automotive market with Trend Micro IoT security technologies Global automotive companies are more aware of the importance of a software-driven user experience inside the cars. The infotainment, navigation, telematics, and rear-seat entertainment systems become high-end embedded systems with which new features can be added through constant software updates. This will be a perfect place for developing OTA services. Carmakers are looking into OTA technologies can add functions for new entertainment and safety services throughout the car's lifetime. When combining software upgrade and automotive-grade systems, a proper secured separation should be put in place to prevent any malware or misbehaved applications from gaining access to the car's functionality. This is why cyber security playing an important role for Car OTA services. GMobi is in collaboration with Trend Micro Incorporated, a global leader in cyber security solutions to provide layered data security to protect information on mobile devices, endpoints, gateways, servers and cloud platforms. Trend Micro offers IoT security SDKs (Software Development Kit) to provide the full visibility of risk assessment. The combined strength of both parties will enable global car manufacturers and mobile device suppliers to enhance service offerings, reduce development costs, and explore mobile application opportunities under a secured networking environment and keeping the systems securely isolated. Paul highlighted, GMobi's gaol is to provide OTA service for car manufacturers starting in 2018. GMobi has hosted several ongoing projects to kickoff and explore the business opportunities with European and Japanese car manufacturers. Frankly speaking, although some car components and system are too critical to be compromised and it will take time for car manufacturers to put OTA solutions in place for those parts, but in some it is a chance for infotainment system such as navigation, multimedia, and climate control to automatically upgrade through GMobi OTA services. OTA services for infotainment system can save up over hundreds dollars cost in one car, and ultimately tens of millions dollars in total savings per year. GMobi is one of the top 3 OTA service providers in the world. GMobi will take the opportunity to leap into the new industry. With the essential foundation gaining from the smartphone markets and experience to host more than 160 million devices, GMobi is planning to expand into car OTA services with the support of all employees and a strong determination to win. OTA service is an unavoidable trend, but the market demands and customers expectations are also moving GMobi forward. GMobi will soon become a leading supplier for comprehensive and full-featured OTA solution in automotive industry.