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QNX and Haleytek Join Forces to Deliver Software-Defined Audio for Volvo Cars' EX60 EV SUV

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Feb 03, 2026 · 07:58 BB · 4.87 BLACKBERRY LIMITED
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Executive Summary

  • QNX (BlackBerry) and Haleytek announced an expanded collaboration to deliver a fully centralized Software‑Defined Audio (SDA) architecture for Volvo Cars’ upcoming EX60 electric SUV.
  • The EX60 will be the world’s first vehicle to implement a fully centralized SDA architecture using QNX Sound on Volvo’s new SPA3 infotainment platform.
  • Industry analysis suggests the shift from legacy DSP‑based hardware to centralized SDA could save automakers $22–$98 per vehicle, depending on complexity and trim level.

Key Details

  • Collaboration Scope: QNX and Haleytek will provide a centralized audio processing solution (QNX Sound) that runs on a powerful system‑on‑chip (SoC), replacing traditional DSP‑enabled amplifiers.
  • Vehicle Impact: Volvo Cars’ EX60 SUV will debut with the SPA3 infotainment platform, offering branded sound system options from multiple audio providers under a unified SDA architecture.
  • Technical Benefits: Centralized processing enables greater flexibility, faster feature deployment, reduced hardware requirements, and continuous software‑driven innovation across vehicle models.
  • Open Standards Used: QNX Sound leverages the OASIS VirtIO Sound open standard to facilitate integration and future scalability.
  • Cost Savings Estimate: Munro & Associates estimates potential savings of $22–$98 per vehicle when migrating from legacy hardware to SDA, varying by system complexity and trim level.
  • Strategic Alignment: The partnership supports Volvo Cars’ “Superset” tech‑stack strategy aimed at unifying hardware and software into a scalable, future‑ready platform.

Notable Quotes

  • “Our Superset tech stack strategy is about building a foundation that is optimized for continuous improvement,” – Martin Kristensson, Head of Software Defined Vehicle, Volvo Cars.
  • “This implementation demonstrates how QNX Sound enables automakers to migrate more vehicle functions to software,” – Grant Courville, SVP, Products and Strategy, QNX.

Materiality Assessment: Non‑Material – Positive (the announcement is a strategic product collaboration with no immediate financial impact).

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