Future of Auto: Auto of the future will require us to work on reliable software systems.

Please refer to the following:

1. Robert Baillargeon on Software: The Next Frontier of the Automotive Industry at CASCON 2007

2. Dr. Manfred Broy's papers on the Automotive Software Engineering challenge


3. Dr. Larry Burns' presentation on the future of the automobile at DAC - 2007(http://videos.dac.com/44th/monkey/burns.html)

Windsor: An Intelligent Motor City

Windsor is located right on the shores of the largest market for software in the world. However till now its share of the market is negligible. The essential inputs for the software industry are an educated work force, easy communication and connectivity with the market, affordable office space and a city, culturally attuned to the needs of the knowledge workers. I believe that development of software industry in Windsor is the only solution for reenergizing its economy.

The economy of Windsor is suffering since the big three auto companies are in a mode of reducing the employment and benefits. We believe Windsor must diversify its economy further, otherwise it will continue to languish due to the cyclical nature of the automotive industry. Windsor needs a big source of new jobs. Software industry can be that big source.