INSTRUCTION: Answer all questions based on the Case Study below

The Connected Car Revolution

We are currently in the middle of the connected car revolution, a vehicle equipped with smart sensors, Internet access, and a number of information systems that make driving easy, intelligent and safe. Connected cars share information with individuals inside and outside the car via smart networks in a seamless safe manner. Connected cars have the power of 20 modern PCs and contain more than 100 million lines of code that can process up to 25 gigabytes of data in an hour. From automobile manufacturers to software vendors to telecommunication companies, everyone is excited about the connected car phenomenon. Connected cars are not some futuristic auto technology; in fact, the connected car is already on the market and generating significant revenue for car makers and technology companies. A few benefits of the connected car include:

Driver and passenger safety are the key benefits of a Connected Car, which warn the driver external hazards. The central monitoring system tracks multiple sensors for warning signs and indications related to the health of the car. It can even check external weather conditions and hazardous road conditions to alert the drivers in time.

A new application developed for Hyundais in-car infotainment system allows parents to monitor and set restrictions on the cars speed, hours of operation and where it travels. If the driver exceeds a preset speed limit, for example, the parent will receive an alert via text, email and soon, a mobile app. The driver will also see a notification on the vehicles multimedia screen.

Connected Cars take the infotainment to the next level by delivering popular content to the passengers. Today, car entertainment is mostly confined to FM radio and Bluetooth connectivity. With the availability of high-speed networks, popular streaming services such as Spotify and Hulu become available. Consumers will have a huge choice of digital content.

Passengers can purchase or rent media on the go. Consumers can use familiar voice-activated technologies such as Siri and Google Now to interact with the infotainment system. Amazon is partnering with Ford to bring its popular Alexa engine to the car.

Connected Cars allow the driver to reach a destination quickly, safely, and in a cost-efficient manner. By communicating with the traffic signals and road infrastructure, a smart car can slow down before reaching a signal. It can even automatically stop and start the car just before the lights turn green. This feature translates to a greater fuel efficiency.

QUESTIONS

1. Measuring the success of an ERP system is difficult. How is measuring the success of a connected car similar to measuring the success of an ERP system? (8 marks)

2. Implementation requires lot of time and resources which is major hindrance. (6 marks)

3. How are connected cars using software as a service and cloud computing? (6 marks)