VW Group takes over BlackBerry’s European R&D Centre
The Volkswagen Group has announced its takeover of BlackBerry’s European Research & Development Centre in Bochum, Germany, in a move that is claimed to help the Group as a whole advance its expertise in the area of vehicle connectivity.
Overseeing operations of the facility is a newly-formed subsidiary of the Group, Volkswagen Infotainment GmbH. No further details of the deal have been made public to date.
Dr. Heinz-Jakob Neußer, Member of the Board of Management Volkswagen Brand for the Development Division, explains: “Connectivity will be a key feature of the car of the future. Many customers are expecting connected vehicles of a new dimension in terms of convenience and road safety. Around the globe, our customers’ aspirations will change rapidly, leading to shortened cycles of innovation for systems and functions. In order to be able to meet these challenges it is necessary for us to broaden and expand our options through additional know-how.”
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