Ford might be ditching Microsoft Sync in favor of Blackberry's QNX

[MaineFusion]

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-02-22/ford-said-to-swap-blackberry-s-qnx-for-microsoft-in-sync-system.html

 

Personally, I think Microsoft Sync has been the weakest part of the FFH. I also think that the digital security the different computer systems in cars will become a more serious concern given how connected and let's face it Blackberry has a way better track record where data security is concerned.

 

On the security and reliability aspect of things, considering Blackberry's QNX technology is used to manage nuclear power plants and U.S. military drones, I'd have much more confidence in it being a part of my car's systems then Microsoft Sync. It is only a matter of time that some hacker figures a way to bridge across from car infotainment systems like Microsoft Sync to the automotive control systems.

[corncobs]

Old news ;)

 

http://fordfusionhybridforum.com/topic/8352-microsoft-myford-and-sync-interface-to-replaced-by-qnx/

 

... but I like your take on it.

Edited February 24, 2014 by corncobs