Vector Software to provide VectorCAST testing platform to Visteon Corporation for ISO 26262 compliance

Visteon conducted a technology evaluation across multiple locations and development environments, and included testing on live hardware. VectorCAST was selected for its rich feature set, ease-of-use, TÜV SÜD ISO 26262 certification, and an existing world-wide customer base in automotive.

“Automation in testing is typically considered in the context of meeting safety or regulatory requirements,” said Arun Devaray, Senior Software Manager, Visteon Electronics. “This supports our goal of driving our safety-critical software development process to the next level to stay ahead of market dynamics.”

VectorCAST’s open architecture allows integration with best-of-breed tools for requirements traceability, static analysis, and MISRA compliance. With VectorCAST, engineers can manage end-to-end traceability of development assets and are able to demonstrate that every requirement has been validated and every risk has been mitigated.

“A growing number of companies are using the VectorCAST platform for the development of automotive safety-critical software systems,” stated William McCaffrey, Vector Software's Chief Operating Officer. “VectorCAST helps automotive suppliers to cost-effectively comply with the ISO 26262 functional safety standard and deliver high quality software products to the market with decreasing cycle times.