Software-Defined Vehicle Solutions

Engineering the Future of Intelligent, Safe, and Adaptive Mobility

The automotive industry is transforming as Software-Defined Vehicles shift value from hardware to advanced software-driven functions, streamlined updates, and continuous innovation..

DiSTI’s distinctive advantage lies in our ability to integrate expertise in functional safety, real-time systems, advanced HMI development, and digital engineering. This cross-domain proficiency uniquely enables us to deliver solutions for intelligent, connected, and software-centric vehicles that other providers cannot match.

Bridging Aerospace & Defense Rigor with Automotive Innovation

With extensive experience in aerospace and defense, DiSTI stands out by applying safety-critical and mission-critical methodologies from these rigorous industries to the automotive world. This unique cross-pollination ensures that our Software-Defined Vehicle development processes exceed the reliability and safety benchmarks typical in automotive software.

Our teams have supported programs requiring strict adherence to standards such as:

DO-178C (avionics software)
DO-254 (airborne electronic hardware)
ISO 26262 (automotive functional safety)
IEC 61508 (functional safety of electrical/electronic systems)

Our cross-industry experience brings aerospace-grade rigor, traceability, and validation to automotive SDV programs, enhancing automation and safety functionality.

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Functional Safety Built into the SDV Lifecycle

Functional safety is essential for Software-Defined Vehicles. As software increasingly controls driving and system functions, deterministic and certifiable software architectures are crucial.

DiSTI supports functional safety across the full SDV lifecycle, including:

Safety-critical HMI development
Separation of safety-critical and non-critical software domains
Certification-ready UI and application architectures
Deterministic runtime environments
Toolchains and workflows aligned with ISO 26262 objectives

Our experience supporting safety-critical systems in aerospace and defense makes us a trusted partner for OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, helping reduce risk while accelerating time-to-market.

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GL Studio: Purpose-Built for Software-Defined Vehicles

GL Studio, DiSTI’s proprietary HMI development software, is purpose-built to address the specific demands of Software-Defined Vehicles. Unlike generic solutions, GL Studio empowers teams to efficiently design, deploy, and update advanced digital cockpits and interface systems tailored for evolving SDV architectures.

Safety-Critical HMI Support

Develop certifiable HMIs for safety-related vehicle systems while maintaining high performance and visual quality.

High-Performance Embedded Graphics

Optimized for automotive SoCs and GPUs for deterministic, real-time rendering.

Modular, Updateable UI Architectures

Support flexible SDV platforms with data-driven, software-updatable interfaces.

Multi-Target Deployment

Deploy on desktop, embedded hardware, simulation, and validation environments with a single toolchain.

Advanced Visualization & Mapping

Support next-generation navigation, situational awareness, and vehicle visualization use cases.

Enabling Continuous Evolution Through Software

Software-Defined Vehicles are built to evolve. Over-the-air updates, feature unlocks, and continuous software improvement are core to the SDV value proposition.

DiSTI’s tools and engineering services support:

Rapid UI and feature iteration
Modular software architectures
Validation and verification of evolving software builds
Digital twin and simulation-driven testing
Regression testing for safety and performance

This allows OEMs and suppliers to innovate quickly while maintaining safety, reliability, and compliance.

From Concept to Certification and Beyond

DiSTI supports Software-Defined Vehicle programs from early concept through certification and production, including:

HMI and cockpit system design
Safety-critical UI development
Embedded software integration
Functional safety workflows
Simulation and digital twin integration
Verification, validation, and test support
Long-term sustainment and software evolution

Our teams work with engineering, UX, and safety organizations to ensure SDV platforms are certifiable, scalable, and future-proof.

Engineering-Driven Support for Software-Defined Vehicle Programs

DiSTI provides 24/7 global support, staffed by engineers specialized in GL Studio and embedded HMI systems.

Customers work directly with engineers experienced in real-time systems, safety workflows, and production deployment, resulting in quicker solutions and reduced risk.

More than a software provider, DiSTI uniquely operates as an extension of your engineering team, offering expertise in architecture decisions, optimization, and long-term sustainment tailored specifically for Software-Defined Vehicle programs.

Accelerate Your Software-Defined Vehicle Strategy

Whether modernizing your digital cockpit, developing safety-critical vehicle systems, or building an SDV platform, DiSTI offers the tools, expertise, and rigor to help you succeed.

Contact DiSTI today to schedule a personalized consultation and discover how our Software-Defined Vehicle solutions can directly advance your program’s success.