Free Platform Comparisons for ADAS, HPCs, Automotive OSs (Q1 2026).
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For Automotive OEMs
We deliver total vehicle competence — from E/E architecture and zonal concepts through HPC selection and OS strategy to full SDV transformation and automated driving rollout. Use our free platform comparisons to align your entire vehicle portfolio, de-risk technology choices, and build a winning roadmap that integrates hardware, software, supply chain, and organization.
- Clear alignment of your full vehicle platform strategy across model lines
- Significantly reduced technology and integration risk
- Faster time-to-market for new SDV and AD features
- Optimized make-or-buy and supply chain decisions
- Future-proof architecture that scales efficiently
For Tier 1 Suppliers and Technology Companies
Validate your components, modules, or software stacks against real 2026 architectures and competitor platforms. Our comparisons show exactly where your solutions fit — or outperform — in OEM roadmaps for ADAS, HPC, OS, and SDV protocols.
- Stronger, data-backed bids and faster win rates
- Quicker and smoother integration into OEM platforms
- Clear positioning of your strengths vs. competitors
- Identification of new partnership and white-space opportunities
- Reduced development cycles and integration risks
For Startups & Founders
De-risk your technology and go-to-market strategy in hours instead of months. Quickly understand how your solution compares to established ADAS platforms, HPC chips, and automotive OS environments — and where the biggest opportunities lie with OEMs and Tier-1s.
- Fast, realistic assessment of your solution’s market fit
- Prioritized feature roadmap and target customer segments
- Compelling investment story and partnership approach
- Reduced time and cost in early validation phases
- Clear next-step action plan for automotive entry
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Core Areas of our 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?
Please check out our new comparison of Automotive Operating Systems.
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 and the SDV protocol overview page.
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 Automotive Semicondutors via low-level E/E architecture and Automotive Operating Systems to high-level business strategy and organizational transformation for automotive companies embracing digital transformation.