What is Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) consulting?

SDV consulting helps automotive companies transform their vehicles into software-centric platforms, enabling over-the-air updates, enhanced user experiences, and new revenue streams through seamless software integration.

How can automated driving consulting reduce development costs?

Our automated driving consulting accelerates your autonomous vehicle development through seamless vehicle-infrastructure synergy, optimized architecture decisions, and efficient NCAP scenario implementation.

What automotive ethernet solutions do you provide?

We provide comprehensive automotive ethernet consulting including network architecture design, protocol selection (10BASE-T1S, 100BASE-T1, 1000BASE-T1, MultiGigBASE-T1), and integration strategies for high-data-rate vehicle systems.

Leading Automotive Technology Consulting for SDV, Automated Driving & E/E Architecture

Transform Your Automotive Future with Expert Technology Consulting

Positive change in automotive technology is more achievable than many clients realize. At viable.works, we believe transformative results in Software-Defined Vehicles, Automated Driving, and mobility innovation are within reach.

Success hinges on blending cutting-edge automotive technology, deep domain expertise in E/E architecture and automotive ethernet, proven consulting methods, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

Partner with Germany's leading automotive technology consultants to elevate your mobility strategy to the next level.

Automotive Technology Consulting Services

At viable.works, we excel in automotive management consulting at the forefront of technology development for Software-Defined Vehicles, Automated Driving, and Mobility Innovation. We fuse deep technical expertise in connected vehicle solutions with strategic advisory to accelerate your automotive transformation.

Portfolio Strategy for Automotive Innovation

Automotive product and solution lifecycles are shrinking, while investment demands to keep vehicle portfolios current are rising rapidly.

Unlock the perfect balance with our automotive portfolio strategy expertise, aligning existing, updated, and innovative elements in your mobility solutions.

We guide you through comprehensive automotive technology risk assessments, safeguarding your company from costly missteps in SDV transformation and automated driving implementation.

Automotive Business Plans & Investment Cases

Launching new automotive technologies or mobility solutions can be risky without solid preparation and market understanding.

We craft compelling automotive business plans and investment cases for SDV projects, automated driving initiatives, and connectivity solutions, or refine your existing strategies with expert insights.

For investor collaborations in automotive innovation, we support Due Diligence processes and elevate your professional presentations with deep technical knowledge.

Automotive Technology & Supply Chain Strategies

Innovating your automotive technology portfolio is more critical than ever in the era of Software-Defined Vehicles and autonomous driving.

From automotive AI and custom chips to advanced sensor technologies and automotive ethernet solutions, we ensure safety, security, and reliability are prioritized in your technology stack.

Navigate the complex maze of automotive technology options with our expertise to find the ideal path for your company's mobility transformation needs.

Organizational & Operational Structure for Automotive Development

Complex automotive software development and SDV transformation demand tailored organizational structures that balance effectiveness and efficiency.

We design automotive development setups that align with your existing framework while addressing modern challenges in software-defined vehicle development and automated driving projects.

Operational Management Support for Automotive Projects

Even with the best automotive development plans, crises can arise in complex mobility projects. We step in to restore stability and guide your automotive innovation projects back on track.

Core Areas of Automotive Technology Expertise

We believe top-tier automotive technology consulting requires in-depth domain knowledge in Software-Defined Vehicles, Automated Driving, and mobility innovation. Explore our core strengths below, which we continually expand to meet evolving industry needs.

Stay updated with our latest automotive technology insights by checking out our automotive innovation blog.

Automated & Autonomous Driving (AD) Consulting

Customer Value: Accelerate your autonomous driving development with seamless vehicle-infrastructure integration, reducing development time and costs while ensuring NCAP compliance and safety standards.

Key Questions Our Automated Driving Consultants Answer:

How can we scale autonomous vehicle systems across various vehicle types and platforms?
What's the optimal strategy for V2X infrastructure integration in automated driving systems?
Centralized vs. decentralized autonomous driving architecture— which approach suits your vehicle platform?
How can NCAP scenarios be achieved with minimal Bill of Materials (BOM) cost?
What are the best practices for autonomous vehicle cybersecurity and safety validation?

Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) & Smart Mobility

Customer Value: Revolutionize urban mobility and commuter traffic with cutting-edge transportation automation, enhancing safety and efficiency across smart city landscapes.

Key Questions Our ITS Consultants Answer:

How can we boost real-time responsiveness in intelligent traffic systems?
What cybersecurity measures are essential for connected transportation infrastructure?
Which vehicle communication platforms are optimal for smart mobility solutions?
What's the realistic time to market for autonomous transportation solutions?
What smart city infrastructure is required for successful ITS deployment?
How do we optimize C-V2X vs. ITS-G5 communication strategies?

Software-Defined Vehicles (SDV) Transformation Consulting

Customer Value: We empower Automotive Companies to accelerate the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) transformation that optimizes development processes, enhances user experiences, and unlocks new revenue streams through seamless automotive software integration and innovation.

Critical SDV Questions Our Consultants Answer:

What strategies ensure functional safety compliance, robust automotive cybersecurity, and data privacy in Software-Defined Vehicles?
How can over-the-air (OTA) updates be leveraged to enhance vehicle features and maintain customer satisfaction throughout the vehicle's lifecycle?
What are the best practices for integrating automotive AI and machine learning into SDVs to improve autonomy and personalization?
What new automotive business models and revenue streams can be unlocked through SDV transformation?
How can we ensure SDV compatibility and scalability across different vehicle models and global regions?
What talent and organizational changes are needed to support successful SDV development?
How do we balance immediate SDV implementation costs with long-term profitability and customer satisfaction?

E/E Architecture & Automotive Ethernet Solutions

Customer Value: Future-proof your vehicle data network strategy with expert insights into high-data-rate automotive systems, driving operational scalability and enabling SDV transformation.

Critical E/E Architecture Questions We Address:

Which ECUs need over-the-air update support in your E/E architecture?
LIN, CAN, CAN-FD, FlexRay, or Ethernet: Which protocols suit your needs? (10BASE-T1S, 100BASE-T1, 1000BASE-T1, MultiGigBASE-T1)
ITS-G5, C-V2X, or hybrid approaches for optimal vehicle-infrastructure communication?
MQTT, AMQP, DDS, or custom middleware— which fits your automotive data architecture?
What automotive safety standards (ISO 26262) and security standards are mandatory for your application?
How do we optimize automotive ethernet network topology for performance and cost?

Explore detailed insights on our specialized Automotive Ethernet Technology Blog.

We regularly share cutting-edge updates and expert insights on Automotive Ethernet, vehicle networking, and related automotive connectivity topics.

About viable.works Technology Consulting GmbH

viable.works Technology Consulting GmbH, founded in 2025 in Saxony, Germany by Benedikt Schonlau, is a dynamic automotive technology consulting firm fueled by a passion for automotive innovation and process optimization in the mobility sector.

We blend hands-on automotive industry experience with advanced consulting methodologies, delivering tailored solutions that propel automotive companies and mobility innovation forward in the age of Software-Defined Vehicles and autonomous driving.

Our expertise spans the entire automotive technology stack, from low-level E/E architecture and automotive ethernet protocols to high-level business strategy and organizational transformation for automotive companies embracing digital transformation.

Contact Our Automotive Technology Consultants

Ready to transform your automotive technology strategy? Get in touch with our automotive consulting experts to discuss your SDV transformation, automated driving projects, or E/E architecture optimization needs.