Mumbai: Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV), India’s leading automobile manufacturer and Tata Communications, a leading global communications technology player on Tuesday announced collaboration to power the newly launched Sierra.ev, with in-built 5G cellular connectivity, paving the way for futuristic Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs).
Tata Communications MOVE™ Connected Vehicle Platform will be integrated with the car’s new SDV platform – N.IO – to provide seamless connectivity and digital first in-vehicle experiences to its customers.
This technology deployment will ensure that vehicles are future ready and scalable for advanced connected vehicle capabilities while supporting AI-enabled applications.
The Sierra.ev aims to provide its customers with enhanced safety features and in-vehicle experiences. Tata Communications MOVE™ will enable this with a smooth onboarding journey, in-vehicle secured connectivity for seamless content streaming, faster over-the-air updates, and an option for users to buy additional subscription packs, while ensuring safety critical features like emergency calls, remote support and remote vehicle diagnostics in real time.
Tata Communications is committed to bringing TMPV’s vision to reality – to transform their vehicles into continuously connected digital experiences that provides uninterrupted infotainment, offer personalisation, improve fleet efficiency, and open new avenues for revenue generation. This collaboration will ensure TMPV is future-ready with seamless connectivity, intelligent services, and continuous feature updates that redefine customer experience.
Sven Patuschka, Chief Technology Officer, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd., added: “As vehicles become increasingly software-defined, highly intuitive digital connectivity and services will play a central role in shaping customer experiences. The Sierra.ev marks an important step in this evolution, and our collaboration with Tata Communications provides the robust digital backbone required to deliver seamless connectivity, continuous innovation, and enhanced in-vehicle experiences. Together, we are enabling technologies that allow vehicles to adapt, improve, and deliver greater value throughout their lifecycle.”
Vivek Manglik, Executive Vice President – Interaction Fabric, Tata Communications, said: “Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles has consistently set benchmarks for innovation in the automotive industry, and we are excited to collaborate on the launch of the Sierra.ev. As vehicles evolve into intelligent ecosystems that enable a growing range of services and applications, the underlying digital fabric will be central to fostering innovation and scaling new capabilities. This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to shaping a smarter mobility experience that will securely enhance convenience and personalisation.”
