Harman Buys Automotive Tech Assets From Savari, Will Integrate Team

Harman bought the assets of Savari, an automotive hardware and software company developing vehicle-to-everything communications (V2X) technology for 5G edge and automotive devices, it said Friday. Savari’s technology will boost Harman’s automotive telematics and advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS) capabilities, and expand its presence in 5G edge, multi-access edge computing (MEC) and smart infrastructures. The integration of connected cars, cities and devices “is only possible through a comprehensive software and hardware stack, including sensors, 5G connectivity and edge computing,” said Christian Sobottka, president-Harman automotive division. Adding Savari’s MEC technology and teams will help Harman build an open platform based on 5G and V2X, he said. Savari’s V2X sensor solutions and edge-based analytics are used in vehicle-to-infrastructure, vehicle-to-phone for pedestrians and bicyclists, vehicle-to-vehicle and infrastructure-to-phone applications, Harman said. The radio-agnostic designs fit any standards-compliant radio, it said. Terms of the deal weren’t given. Savari employees will be integrated into Harman’s automotive division upon closing, it said.