Cisco Systems, Inc.: Cisco and Hyundai to Bring the Next Generation Car to 2019 Production: Working Together to Speed up the Pace of Innovation

-- Cisco and Hyundai reduce time to market for new capabilities in the
     connected car
  -- Next-generation, in-vehicle network and multi-layer security enable
     increased safety and security
  -- Auto companies can now build better cars, faster
  -- New offerings drive increased value for the customer

SAN JOSE, Calif. and SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 09, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
Today, at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Cisco and Hyundai Motor
Company announced the production of a next-generation, hyperconnected car.
Hyundai will feature this new in-vehicle network in their premium 2019
vehicles. 

In 2016, Cisco and Hyundai reported plans to develop a vehicle with a new
approach to communication. The companies would create a flexible and more
secure platform that would offer a path to innovate and build on smart-vehicle
solutions. With a unique combination of networking and auto expertise, the two
companies agreed they could work at a faster pace together to disrupt the auto
industry. 

What's new?

A new platform that will drive innovation inside the car. It's highly
configurable and secure - and offers the flexibility to design and build new
services. It will provide 'over-the-air updates' and accelerate the time it
takes to bring new capabilities to market. 

The use of a Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) architecture. This new, in-vehicle
network sets the stage for adaptive technologies. It offers integrated,
multi-layer security, as well as full end-to-end networking - allowing for true
sensor integration. It will also enable new, high-speed services through an
integration layer between software and legacy hardware. 

The development of first-generation solutions to enable 1Gbps Ethernet. This
will significantly increase the in-vehicle bandwidth. The solutions will
provide flexibility, lower costs, and improved security. By enabling IP and
Ethernet services, legacy buses and devices will work together with the new
Ethernet attached devices and services. 

Ruba Borno, Vice President, Growth Initiatives and Chief of Staff to CEO,
Cisco: "Cisco is pleased to bring a standards-based approach in partnership
with the automotive industry; one that will help accelerate innovation and
increase the value to the consumer. By creating a flexible, scalable, and
secure platform, we are allowing automotive companies to deliver better cars -
faster." 

Seung-ho Hwang, Executive Vice President and Head of Hyundai Motor Group's Auto
Intelligence Business Department: "Hyundai Motor Group's ongoing collaboration
with top global technology companies is a testament to our 'open innovation'
spirit; one that will prepare us for continued leadership as transportation and
mobility undergo an unprecedented evolution. Our partnership with Cisco is an
outstanding example of such efforts, and in 2019 we will unveil the first
vehicle equipped with groundbreaking connected-car technologies jointly
developed by the two companies." 

By moving to an open, highly secure platform, the companies have laid the
groundwork for an exciting future. They're exploring things like integration
into Hyundai datacenters - giving access to real-time data.  Connecting cars to
city infrastructure - or the ability to 'communicate' with lights and parking
meters. Cisco and Hyundai remain committed to creating the next generation of
vehicle platforms and services. 

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Please visit our showcase during the week of CES and experience our multiple
live demonstrations at the Wynn Hotel, La Tour Ballroom. We will feature our
joint technology as part of three demos: 

Connected Car: See how automotive IP and Ethernet enables high speed
connectivity to every device in the car; how IP allows for interoperability of
in-vehicle legacy buses and devices; and how multi-layer security locks down
attack surfaces. 
Connected Platform: See how our software-defined platform enables new and
advanced services; and how it optimizes real-time telematics data transmission. 
Connected World: See how Vehicle to Everything (V2X) communication elevates
safety along the roadways; and how connected cities transform the economy and
accelerate global digitization. 

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About Hyundai Motor

Established in 1967, Hyundai Motor Company is committed to becoming a lifetime
partner in automobiles and beyond. The company leads the Hyundai Motor Group,
an innovative business structure capable of circulating resources from molten
iron to finished cars. Hyundai Motor has eight manufacturing bases and seven
design & technical centers worldwide and in 2017 sold about 4.7 million
vehicles globally. With more than 110,000 employees worldwide, Hyundai Motor
continues to enhance its product line-up with localized models and strives to
strengthen its leadership in clean technology, starting with the world's first
mass-produced hydrogen-powered vehicle, ix35 Fuel Cell and IONIQ, the world's
first model with three electrified powertrains in a single body type. 

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