Press Release, 18 March 2025
The eSync Alliance has announced that Renesas Electronics Corporation, has joined the global eSync Alliance, becoming the latest sector specialist to take advantage of opportunities surrounding software defined vehicles (SDVs).
As a global leader in microcontrollers, microprocessors, analog, power and connectivitydevices, Renesas’ membership strengthens the Alliance’s mission to standardize over-the-air (OTA) updates and data gathering for connected vehicles. This strategic move reflects the growing importance of semiconductor expertise in automotive technology development.
As vehicles become increasingly software-defined, semiconductor companies play a crucial role in bridging the gap between hardware capabilities and software requirements. The standardization of OTA updates presents a strategic opportunity for semiconductor manufacturers to ensure their components are seamlessly integrated into the connected vehicle ecosystem, while helping to reduce complexity and costs for automakers.
Mike Gardner, Executive Director of the eSync Alliance, said: “Welcoming Renesas to the Alliance represents a significant step in our evolution. Their deep semiconductor expertise and comprehensive portfolio of automotive solutions will be invaluable as we continue to develop standardized approaches for connected vehicles.”
“At Renesas, we are committed to driving innovation in the automotive industry,” said Aish Dubey, Vice President & General Manager, High Performance Computing SoC Business Division at Renesas. “Joining the eSync Alliance allows us to leverage our semiconductor expertise to developing standardized solutions for OTA updates and data gathering, which are crucial for the next generation of connected vehicles.”
The addition of Renesas to the Alliance’s global network of automotive and technology leaders strengthens the organization’s ability to create comprehensive standards for secure OTA updates and data services, which are essential for the future of automotive technology.
About the eSync™ Alliance
The eSync™ Alliance is a non-profit trade association driving a multi-company solution for Over-the-Air (OTA) updates and diagnostics data in the automotive electronics space, potentially saving billions of dollars per year for automakers. By working together in the Alliance, companies benefit from a simplified development environment made possible by a standardized yet customizable platform. The Alliance is based around the eSync platform of cloud and embedded components, providing a secure data pipeline to devices within a vehicle.
