In response to the recent entry of the European regulations UNECE R155 and R156, which require manufacturers to have a software update and management system (SUMS) for the electronic systems of their vehicles, Cojali has launched a pioneer solution based on the development of a customized SUMS platform. This would allow manufacturers to adapt to the new security and traceability requirements in order to minimize IT risks, strengthen cybersecurity, reduce incidents, and ensure updates are carried out securely.
As the transport industry becomes more digitized, the efficient management of software updates has become a key challenge. Cojali, with its SUMS platform, aims to provide a versatile tool that not only facilitates regulatory compliance, but also improves the operational efficiency of commercial vehicle, bus, and trailer manufacturers.
The SUMS platform has been designed to be adaptable, allowing vehicle manufacturers to integrate this system with their existing electronic architectures. The platform's flexibility allows it to adjust to the specific and strategic needs of each manufacturer, regardless of the complexity of its vehicle configuration or control systems.
The manufacturer can configure and identify each VIN during manufacturing and register all the electronic systems incorporated regardless of the number of suppliers.
Once the vehicle is on the road, the SUMS platform becomes a key tool for repair and maintenance workshops. Technicians can use it to access vehicle data to modify the control units and to leave a record of the actions performed. Manufacturers can notify improvements or firmware updates and configurations, which can be downloaded and applied to the vehicle through the same platform, ensuring the security and traceability of all interventions.
