In this first episode of the Connected Car series, Enrico Salvatori, Qualcomm Executive Vice President and President of Qualcomm Europe, speaks with automotive analyst Benedict Evans. The two discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the automotive industry as it undergoes digital transformation.

Cars are evolving and consumers are driving demand for efficiency, safety, new experiences and services powered by increased intelligence and connectivity, particularly 5G connectivity. Digitalization is transforming the automotive industry. This change affects how cars are made, the supply chain, the partners automakers work with, and even the skills and components needed to create cars.

At Qualcomm, we are accelerating the digital transformation of the automotive industry by helping automakers produce better, smarter cars. We have developed comprehensive solutions for ubiquitous connectivity in and around the vehicle to support enhanced experiences, from security to infotainment. We are bringing high-speed, low-latency 5G connectivity to the car, making it one more connected device in our digital world.

Enrico also explained how 5G connectivity paves the way for autonomy and not just in terms of autonomous vehicles. The automotive industry's megatrends in electrification, mobility as a service and autonomous driving are leveraging new 5G connectivity solutions. Connectivity enables new applications and services, and Qualcomm technologies help cars securely connect to each other, the cloud, and the environment.

To learn more about Qualcomm's automotive offerings: https://www.qualcomm.com/products/automotive

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