Over the Air (OTA) commonly refers to the ability to download applications, services, and configurations over a mobile or cellular network. In the automotive industry, OTA updates enable OEMs to eliminate the need for software-related recalls and make software updates easy and seamless, allowing for better maintainability of the overall system. The two key categories of OTA updates for automobiles are infotainment and drive control. These updates improve the overall driving experience and are considered critical.

As automotive manufacturers continue to focus on developing fully-integrated, connected IoT vessels on wheels, automakers have quickly — and rightfully — placed a high emphasis on evolving as the technology does, while elevating the importance of quickly and efficiently problem solving along the way.