Client Background:
The client is a prominent leading provider of Hub Solutions based in Denmark. The client's objective is to maintain its current market position while expanding its share in the market. Therefore, it is important for the client to continuously innovate and upgrade their systems to stay ahead. Trunexa wholeheartedly supports the client's initiative to introduce cutting-edge technology that meets the latest market demands, offering superior technological performance at competitive prices.
Requirements:
The client sought to modernize its existing bus gateway by incorporating more memory, RAM, and a faster CPU while ensuring compatibility with the current mechanical casing.
Challenges:
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Outdated Technology: The existing Vehicle Hub Gateway utilized outdated technology, posing compatibility issues with emerging smart vehicle systems.
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Limited Functionality: The gateway had limited functionality, impeding integration with various vehicle components and advanced features provision.
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Scalability Concerns: Anticipating future growth, the client needed a gateway capable of seamlessly accommodating new features and technologies.
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Branding and Product Differentiation: The client aimed to establish a unique, branded gateway to differentiate its product in a competitive market.
Trunexa's Solution: Add-on to the Gateway
Trunexa proposed a comprehensive solution by designing and developing a new gateway add-on PCB to fit into the existing hardware casing seamlessly. Utilizing Trunexa's TRUCRUX SOM solution (TRUX-iMX8M-Q01) based on NXP iMX8M Quad chipset, the add-on featured 4GB RAM, 16 GB eMMC, and robust connectivity options such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, PCIe 2.0, along with multimedia capabilities. The add-on Gateway aimed to address the client's challenges by providing a modern, scalable, and feature-rich solution without requiring the replacement of the existing product. Trunexa has offered extended support to implement an upgraded operating system, coupled with the Trucrux System on Module (SoM), aligning with current market demands.
Conclusion: Business Benefits
Trunexa's experts collaborated closely with the client throughout the design, development, and implementation phases, successfully integrating the add-on Gateway into the existing infrastructure. The project showcased Trunexa's expertise in developing tailored solutions for the transportation industry, positioning the client for continued success amidst the evolving landscape of smart vehicle technologies.
The results achieved through the modernization of the Gateway were impressive.
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Improved Connectivity: Enhanced connectivity with smart vehicle components facilitated efficient data exchange and communication.
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Expanded Functionality: Advanced features enabled remote vehicle monitoring, over-the-air updates, and predictive maintenance.
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Scalability and Future-readiness: Modular design facilitated easy integration of new technologies, ensuring scalability.
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Enhanced Brand Value: Customized branding of the add-on Gateway strengthened the client's market positioning and brand value.