Stefan Larndorfer

Stefan is the CEO of Sequality Software Engineering and manages various projects in the areas of automotive, industry automation and medical engineering. Together with his team at Sequality, he develops innovative software solutions based on embedded Linux. He is also a lecturer for C++ Qt at the Upper Austrian University of Applied Sciences in Hagenberg, and provides consulting in the area of how to use open-source software in commercial products.

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Presentation

Ensuring compliance and efficiency: software updates in modern off-highway vehicles

Modern off-highway vehicles rely on a variety of advanced software systems that are critical for seamless operation. From touch displays to engine control units, GPS navigation and telematics, they all contain software that needs to be updated to ensure these systems remain secure, efficient and compliant with evolving regulatory standards. Regulations like NIS2, UNECE R155 and UNECE R156 now place stringent requirements on cybersecurity, software management and vehicle updates, making effective update strategies a cornerstone of operational success. The presentation will give an overview of current embedded update technologies and identify important practices for managing software updates.