Qualcomm Technologies, a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, has completed its acquisition of Vehicle to Everything (V2X) comms specialist Autotalks.
Founded in 2008, Autotalks pioneered the industry’s first purpose-built V2X chipset.
Its portfolio supports key global communication standards including DSRC and C-V2X (encompassing LTE-V2X and 5G-V2X), and these products will now be part of Qualcomm's Snapdragon Digital Chassis product portfolio.
"As automotive systems grow more complex, the importance of safety features has never been higher," says Nakul Duggal, Qualcomm Technologies group GM, Automotive and Industrial & Embedded IoT.
"Together, we will deliver reliable, cutting-edge solutions to enhance road safety and optimise traffic efficiency.”
Autotalks’ existing DSRC and C-V2X programmes will continue to receive support, Qualcomm says, "with a roadmap focused on enhancing safety for all road users".
The combined company's portfolio contains production-ready, automotive-qualified global V2X solutions for deploying in roadside infrastructure, vehicles, and two-wheelers.
“We’ve been investing in V2X technologies since 2017, recognising their potential to improve road safety," Duggal says. "This acquisition is a strategic step in our ongoing efforts, advancing V2X solutions further for connected and automated vehicles, while driving global deployment, and strengthening our Snapdragon Digital Chassis product portfolio.”
Hagai Zyss, former CEO of Autotalks, now becomes VP of product management at Qualcomm Technologies.
“Our mission has always been to transform safety in the transportation and automotive industries, aiming for a world with no crashes and life-saving connectivity between all vehicles and road users,” he says.
"The combination of our expertise and industry-leading V2X products with Qualcomm Technologies’ global automotive footprint and strong momentum among automakers positions us well to accelerate V2X developments and adoption across the globe."
