Two core elements of every agile setup are a constant, value-driven prioritization of features and the ability to roll out software artifacts in short cycles – both can be tough in an enterprise environment. With PLM standard software, driven by long-term roadmaps, major releases and cross-client product development, it becomes a real challenge. Together with Ventum Consulting, BMW explores ways to profit from both sides. The presentation will discuss challenges from PLM initiatives at BMW and outline best practices to realize agile benefits with PLM packaged solutions.

Validating autonomous driving functions will need millions of tests be executed and managed. This can no longer be done with methods like Hardware-in-the-Loop or prototype cars only. Instead the Electronic Control Units (ECUs) or even whole ECU networks together with environment models have to be simulated in a virtual setup. The usage of such virtual ECUs and the potential of standardization will be investigated by the prostep ivip SmartSE project. First results of this activity will be presented.