Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and Tata Communications have strengthened their partnership to enhance JLR’s connected vehicle ecosystem via the Tata Communications MOVE platform.
The collaboration aims to transform the driving experience for customers worldwide using the Tata Communications MOVE platform, which is said to offer continuous connectivity even in remote locations across 120 countries.
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The partnership will leverage the Tata Communications platform to ensure JLR’s upcoming medium-sized SUVs, built on the new Electric Modular Architecture (EMA), maintain non-stop access to connected services.
It includes transitions between mobile networks and operators, media streaming, secure data exchange, and efficient software over-the-air (SOTA) updates.
The company noted that JLR’s fleet of connected vehicles currently generates 2.5 terabytes (TB) of data daily, with an average of half a million electronic control units (ECUs) updated per month over the last year.
The MOVE platform will facilitate an increase in data exchange, allowing JLR engineers to gain deeper insights, monitor vehicle performance in real-time, and provide more prompt updates to improve maintenance and servicing.
The advanced vehicles, which are expected to be available by 2026, will offer a smarter and more intelligent driving experience.
Tata Communications MOVE vice-president and global head Marco Bijvelds said: “The automotive industry is continually innovating to meet ever-changing customer demands. Last year, our digital fabric enabled seamless connectivity across all JLR’s production sites globally.
“As part of our extended partnership, we’re now powering JLR’s software-defined vehicle journey worldwide and enabling them to deliver advanced driving features in their cars.
“The insights derived from the data exchanged through our platform will enable JLR to offer personalised customer experiences, opening doors for new revenue streams.”
JLR Digital Product Platform Off-Board director Mark Brogden said: “JLR was the first luxury vehicle manufacturer to introduce dual modem, dual eSIM design for enhanced connectivity with the launch of Defender in 2020.
“The partnership with Tata Communications is the next step in our software-defined vehicle journey, offering highly secure and cost-effective data connectivity across 120 countries.
“Starting in 2026 with our next generation of medium-size luxury SUVs, Tata Communications MOVE aims to deliver continuous connected experiences for our clients, offering features and new software updates over-the-air to meet the expectations of our luxury client base.’’
