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03 Dear readers, In this new issue of RealTimes, you will once again find ETAS solutions that are ideally tailored to the requirements of the automotive industry and related sectors. Articles about proven, refined, or new ETAS solutions describe the many potential applications of our portfolio. Customer success stories show the practical advantages of the ETAS products. We also give insight into our global expansion through new locations and strategic partnerships. The topics in this latest issue illustrate the challenges in embedded systems development that impact our industry and that we have set out to master: More energy-efficient drive systems, autonomous driving, and vehicle connectivity. As a systems provider, ETAS is actively shaping these pertinent topics – together with you, our customers and partners. ETAS’ solutions and security solutions by our subsidiary ESCRYPT ensure that your company is equipped with the best tools to handle whatever comes your way, enabling you to turn your ideas into successful products and quickly bring them to market. We hope this latest issue of RealTimes delivers some interesting insights and ideas that will inspire you. Friedhelm Pickhard Bernd Hergert Christopher White 02 EDITORIAL EDITORIAL Christopher White Executive Vice President Sales Friedhelm Pickhard President Bernd Hergert Executive Vice President Operations
