Infosys and Polestar Launch Strategic Tech Hub in Bengaluru

Infosys Limited has announced a strategic partnership with Polestar, the Swedish electric performance car brand, to support the development of in-car infotainment systems, software and electrical/electronics (SW&EE) engineering, user experience (UX), and cloud-powered digital services. As part of this collaboration, Infosys will utilise its latest acquisition in the R&D space, in-tech, to enhance the partnership.

To facilitate this engagement, Infosys will set up a global technology hub for Polestar at its development centre in Bengaluru, India. This hub will focus on electric vehicle (EV) software development and validation across various domains, including infotainment, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), and telematics. Additionally, it will assist in product management, customer engagement, and corporate solutions while accelerating direct-to-consumer digital services through cloud-native development, testing, and data engineering.

Polestar will gain access to Infosys’ strategic resources, such as engineering labs, a design studio, and Infosys Living Labs, to foster innovation and improve its offerings in the competitive EV market. This collaboration highlights Infosys’ commitment to driving advancements in the automotive technology sector.

The Head of Digital at Polestar, Maria Lexe, said, “Polestar is excited to partner with Infosys to establish a tech hub in India. Infosys has a successful background with similar operations, and we are confident in their ability to lead this tech hub in order to generate IT efficiencies and empower innovation.”

Sven Bauer, Head of Software at Polestar, said, “Polestar is starting a new chapter in the company’s global setup with our partner Infosys in Bengaluru. We look forward to building automotive competence in the Polestar Tech Hub to support our growing vehicle portfolio and new model launches.”

Jasmeet Singh, Executive Vice President and Global Head of Manufacturing at Infosys, said, “We are excited to announce our partnership with Polestar for their strategic India Tech Hub initiative. We believe that this collaboration will enhance Polestar’s digital roadmap by leveraging India’s well-regarded software and automotive engineering talent pool. Building on Infosys’ extensive experience in automotive engineering, digital transformation, and global delivery leadership, we aim to bring the infrastructure and innovation to co-create next-generation EV capabilities. We will work closely with Polestar’s global design and development hubs to set new standards in next-gen mobility.”

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