Paper Explores Use Cases, Characteristics of Successful Interactive Messaging Experiences

The Automotive Edge Computing Consortium (AECC) today released a new white paper, “Core General Requirements of Messaging Platforms for Connected Vehicles.” The paper offers a comprehensive framework for the design and operation of messaging platforms that underpin connected vehicle services, highlighting critical use cases, technical characteristics, and operational requirements needed to support seamless communication between vehicles and cloud infrastructures.

“As connected vehicles continue to generate and rely on vast amounts of data, the importance of scalable, resilient, and secure messaging platforms cannot be overstated,” said Dr. Ryokichi Onishi, AECC Board Chairperson. “This white paper provides a clear roadmap for industry stakeholders to develop messaging platforms that enhance safety, efficiency, and user experience across the connected vehicle ecosystem.”

The white paper identifies and defines key requirements for messaging platforms, including:

• Simplicity in architecture, code and rules.
• Scalability, both in and out as well as up and down.
• Availability to enhance and retain the mobility experience.
• Responsiveness depending on the requirements for the specific service.
• Interoperability with other technologies across implementations.
• Observability of performance and recovery from irregularities.
• Data security and privacy compliance across regions.
• Neutrality in messaging protocols and architectures to avoid vendor lock-in.
• Portability across platforms with minimal changes to codebase and configuration.

It also details three primary communication patterns — Vehicle-to-Cloud, Cloud-to-Vehicle, and Vehicle-to-X-to-Vehicle — illustrating how messages flow across connected vehicles and cloud infrastructures.

By focusing on edge computing-based architectures, the AECC outlines methods for managing high-volume data transmissions, mitigating network disruptions, and supporting diverse vehicle hardware and software environments. The document emphasizes how standardized messaging protocols and vendor-neutral designs can reduce operational costs while maintaining robust performance across millions of connected vehicles.

The white paper is intended for OEMs, technology providers, and other stakeholders in the connected vehicle ecosystem seeking guidance on designing messaging platforms that support reliable, interactive, and scalable services.

Engage with the AECC Through Collaborative Initiatives

Organizations seeking to explore practical applications of connected vehicle services are invited to participate in the AECC’s Proof of Concept (PoC) program. Case studies and on-demand videos highlighting successful PoC outcomes are available at https://aecc.org/proof-of-concepts/. Interested parties can initiate collaboration by contacting ProofofConcept@aecc.org.

The AECC welcomes companies from all industries related to advancing connected vehicle services. To learn more about AECC membership, visit https://aecc.org/membership/.

About the AECC

The Automotive Edge Computing Consortium (AECC) is an association of cross-industry, global leaders working to explore the rapidly evolving and significant data and communications needs involved in instrumenting hundreds of millions of vehicles worldwide. The AECC’s goal is to promote best practices for communication and computing infrastructure to effectively utilize automotive big data, toward realizing an enriched mobility society.. The AECC’s members are key players in the automotive, high-speed mobile network, edge computing, wireless technology, distributed computing and artificial intelligence markets. For more information about the AECC and its membership benefits, please visit https://aecc.org/.

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This white paper provides a clear roadmap for industry stakeholders to develop messaging platforms that enhance safety, efficiency, and user experience across the connected vehicle ecosystem.