ATEC and FPT team up to drive innovation in Japan’s automotive industry

Through this collaboration, FPT and ATEC will co-develop next-generation automotive software solutions and contribute to the sustainable growth of Japan's automotive technology ecosystem.

The collaboration aims to address critical industry challenges, including the rising demand for software development and the shortage of senior-level talent in embedded systems and the automotive sector. By combining both sides' technology capabilities, development frameworks, and skilled workforce, FPT and ATEC are positioned to deliver comprehensive, high-quality solutions to the market, with a particular focus on expanding AUTOSAR and Software-Defined Vehicle services for leading Japanese automotive manufacturers. As part of the partnership, FPT and ATEC will launch a new offshore development centre in Ho Chi Minh City, with a plan for further expansion in the future.

This marks ATEC's first international collaboration, driven by the need to address growing resource shortages and scale its development capacity. The partnership also offers FPT valuable access to ATEC's customer ecosystem, reinforcing its presence and competitiveness in Japan's dynamic automotive industry.

"Automotive stands as a critical industry in Japan, with increasing AI-driven automotive systems. By combining FPT's global expertise in automotive technology and our AI-enabled solutions with ATEC's deep domain knowledge, we are confident that this partnership can open up exciting opportunities for both sides in Japan's dynamic automotive sector," said Do Van Khac, FPT Software SEVP and FPT Japan CEO.

Established in 1988, ATEC has the vision of creating a company for engineers, boasting advanced expertise in the fields of software, electronics/electrical, and mechanical design and development. In the automotive industry, ATEC has contributed to the development of advanced technologies for numerous manufacturers and suppliers.

Meanwhile, FPT has more than two decades of experience in the automotive industry. In 2023, the company launched a dedicated automotive subsidiary to address the growing global demand for software-defined vehicles.

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