What is the apps store and how can OEMs and their suppliers leverage it?
The concept of creating branded portals where OEMs can deliver new applications and services has garnered considerable interest in the industry. To support this, QNX is creating technology that OEMs and suppliers can use to implement their portals. QNX Software Systems will provide an implementation of an app store. The way it is customized and presented, as well as customer business model, is entirely under the control of the OEM and its suppliers. For example, an OEM may choose to implement a fully featured, open application store that offers OEM and third-party applications. Conversely, content could be restricted and tightly controlled. Further, the portal could be used for warranty work, recall cost reduction via over-the-air field updating, or dealer application portals. This technology is an example of technology that will first be made available via the technology incubator.
