Hyundai Partners with Equinix for EV Connectivity
Hyundai's advanced platform, HCloud, is a multi-cloud solution poised to revolutionise real-time processing, offer personalised user experiences and enhance vehicle connectivity on a global scale. This initiative is part of Hyundai's shift toward software-defined vehicles engineered for greater connectivity, safety and personalisation.
The integration of HCloud across Equinix data centres in Asia, North America and Europe is designed to bolster data processing capabilities for connected car service users. Equinix was selected for its ability to provide scalable solutions and unrivaled access to a variety of cloud services.
“By leveraging Equinix's global data centres, we are providing high-quality connected car service and improving user experience through reduced latency, stable global connectivity and enhanced scalability of our HCloud platform,” says Youngjoo Han, Vice President and Head of IT Infra Center at Hyundai Motor Group.
Enhancing connectivity for users
Hyundai Motor Group's Connected Car Services Platform addresses the increasing need for real-time data processing, seamless connectivity and scalable infrastructure due to the evolving landscape of connected and autonomous vehicles.
The enhancements are set to benefit more than 10 million users, with Hyundai strategically deploying HCloud within International Business Exchange (IBX) data centers managed by Equinix in Seoul, Los Angeles and Frankfurt. These venues were selected for their advantageous proximity to cloud and network ecosystems that underpin the company's connected car services launched in 2003. Hyundai anticipates doubling its global subscription base by 2026. The platform facilitates in-car infotainment and mobile applications across the Hyundai Motor, Kia, and Genesis brands.
- HCloud was developed internally by the Group to address requirements for real-time data processing and scalable infrastructure necessitated by advances in vehicle connectivity
“The partnership with Equinix is taking us a step closer to becoming the global leader in connected car services," Youngjoo says. "We look forward to continuing this journey with Equinix to sustain the momentum of our growing connected car ecosystem worldwide.”
Advancing a multicloud future
This deployment leverages Equinix Fabric to seamlessly connect HCloud with multiple public cloud providers, including Amazon Web Services (AWS). The hybrid multicloud architecture is set to support global service expansion while ensuring connectivity standards and minimising latency for users.
Research highlights that by 2030, connectivity is expected to be a standard feature in 95% of new vehicles, greatly intensifying the demand for distributed data processing capabilities to meet consumer expectations. Utilising Equinix data centers, Hyundai has reported enhancements in application responsiveness and remote service delivery, supporting its transition towards software-defined vehicles.
“The future of the automotive industry lies in connected cars. Through a hybrid multicloud infrastructure, auto manufacturers can take advantage of cloud services while maintaining the flexibility to choose between secure, dedicated colocation infrastructure and highly scalable cloud services for each workload they support,” explains Chris Jang, Managing Director at Equinix Korea.
"Equinix, with its global footprint, offers not only the necessary infrastructure but also an interconnected digital ecosystem and network-dense infrastructure. This can enable Korean companies, including Hyundai Motor, to accelerate their digital transformation and optimize the customer experience.”
The partnership underscores the critical role data centers play, especially as vehicles become increasingly intuitive and autonomous. For Hyundai Motor Group, teaming up with Equinix supports the enhancement of its infrastructure strategy, focusing on digitally sophisticated cars.
“The partnership with Equinix is taking us a step closer to becoming the global leader in connected car services," Youngjoo says.
“We look forward to continuing this journey with Equinix to sustain the momentum of our growing connected car ecosystem worldwide.”
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