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Harman Buys Automotive Tech Assets From Savari, Will Integrate Team

Harman bought the assets of Savari, an automotive hardware and software company developing vehicle-to-everything communications (V2X) technology for 5G edge and automotive devices, it said Friday. Savari’s technology will boost Harman’s automotive telematics and advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS) capabilities,…

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and expand its presence in 5G edge, multi-access edge computing (MEC) and smart infrastructures. The integration of connected cars, cities and devices “is only possible through a comprehensive software and hardware stack, including sensors, 5G connectivity and edge computing,” said Christian Sobottka, president-Harman automotive division. Adding Savari’s MEC technology and teams will help Harman build an open platform based on 5G and V2X, he said. Savari’s V2X sensor solutions and edge-based analytics are used in vehicle-to-infrastructure, vehicle-to-phone for pedestrians and bicyclists, vehicle-to-vehicle and infrastructure-to-phone applications, Harman said. The radio-agnostic designs fit any standards-compliant radio, it said. Terms of the deal weren’t given. Savari employees will be integrated into Harman’s automotive division upon closing, it said.