Tata Technologies, a global leader in product engineering and digital services, has announced a strategic partnership with WITTENSTEIN High Integrity Systems (WHIS), a leading provider of safety-critical embedded software. This collaboration is focused on speeding up innovation in Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs) by integrating WHIS’s flagship SAFE RTOS into Tata Technologies’ advanced automotive software platform.
SAFE RTOS, known for its certifiable safety, reliability, and real-time performance, will serve as a key component of Tata Technologies’ SDV offerings. The integration will help automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers comply with strict functional safety standards, such as ISO 26262, while enabling faster development and deployment of next-generation software-defined mobility solutions.
The automotive industry is undergoing a profound transformation driven by electrification, autonomy, connectivity, and the increasing centrality of software. By combining Tata Technologies’ deep expertise in automotive software development with WHIS’s proven safety solutions, the partnership addresses the growing need for scalable, safety-certified software architectures that can support complex SDV ecosystems.
Andrew Longhurst, Managing Director, WITTENSTEIN High Integrity Systems, said:
“Software is at the heart of the automotive industry’s evolution. Our partnership with Tata Technologies ensures that OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers can leverage SAFE RTOS to achieve the highest levels of safety and performance in their software-defined vehicle architectures.”
Speaking on the collaboration, Tata Technologies’ President – Automotive Sales Mr. Nachiket Paranjpe noted: “By combining Tata Technologies’ expertise in automotive software development with WHIS’s proven safety solutions, we are empowering our customers to accelerate SDV adoption and deliver cutting-edge mobility experiences.”
This partnership underscores the shared commitment of Tata Technologies and WITTENSTEIN High Integrity Systems to driving innovation, safety, and reliability in the automotive sector, helping customers navigate the transition toward software-defined, connected, autonomous, and electrified vehicles.
