Technica Engineering, a pioneer in automotive ethernet and Member of KPIT group announces opening of communication standard SOME/IP

Munich, Germany ; Pune, India – January 8^th 2026: Technica Engineering, a pioneer in Automotive Ethernet and  communication systems (Member of KPIT Group) and KPIT Technologies, a global leader in building mobility solutions for a  cleaner, smarter, and safer world, today announced the decision to open the full specification of  SOME/IP (Scalable Service-Oriented Middleware over IP), a foundational communication standard for  Automotive Ethernet in next-generation vehicles. This historic step is set to enable collaboration,  unlocking broader innovation and accelerating software maturity across the mobility ecosystem. 

SOME/IP, originally started by Bayerische Motoren Werke (BMW), has become one of the most widely  deployed middleware protocols for in-vehicle Ethernet communication, operating in more than 40  million vehicles worldwide. It enables large amounts of data to be transferred in a very secure manner  into different ECUs, sensors, cameras, and cloud services in the vehicle over Automotive Ethernet. These capabilities are central to the progression of Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs), advanced driver  assistance, and connected mobility. 

Until now, the availability of SOME/IP had been closely tied to established automotive standards, limiting ease of access to developers. By making this specification openly available and free for  everyone, Technica Engineering and KPIT are aiming to enable OEMs, suppliers, software developers  and academic institutions to build, test and, innovate at scale. This will accelerate the deployment of  software-defined vehicle features and promote co-development of new connected-mobility  innovations. 

With expanding applications across passenger, commercial and special-purpose vehicles, a fully open  SOME/IP specification will promote greater safety, cybersecurity readiness, and operational  efficiency. It will also ensure interoperability across diverse architectures, which is increasingly critical  as mobility systems become more complex. Behind every connected and intelligent vehicle is a  constant exchange of data between cameras, sensors and computing systems. SOME/IP plays a critical  role in enabling this real-time communication backbone – silently supporting the complex functions  that define modern mobility. 

“Automotive Network Architecture and Software complexity has risen sharply, as sensors, high  performance computers, and actuators increasingly connected by Ethernet seek to drive speed  innovation and consumer-centric vehicle feature updates. Communication protocols and Service  Oriented Architecture inside the vehicle are now central to how OEMs architect these systems and  scale differentiated experiences for millions of customers. By open sourcing SOME/IP, our intent is to  make the protocol more widely accessible to developers, so the ecosystem can innovate faster and deliver better software defined vehicles,” said Mr. Anup Sable, Chief Operating Officer, KPIT Technologies and Managing Director, Technica Engineering.

“Opening up SOME/IP to the broader community is a decisive milestone for the future of Automotive  Ethernet and modern automotive E/E architectures. As the industry moves toward truly service oriented vehicle platforms, SOME/IP is a foundational enabler-but until now, its potential has been  constrained by restrictive licenses that limited open-source adoption and the development speed that  comes with it. By making this technology accessible under a new, open license, we unlock faster  innovation, stronger ecosystem collaboration, and ultimately safer, more secure, and more connected  vehicles. We’re proud to support a step that reinforces the core of Automotive Ethernet and accelerates  the industry’s shift toward the software-defined vehicle era.” said Mr. Thomas Königseder, CTO of  Technica Engineering.

“Publishing SOME/IP as an open specification is a milestone for our industry. It removes long-standing  barriers, ensures transparency, and provides a solid and accessible foundation for modern automotive  architectures. By enabling open-source development, we will dramatically accelerate development  cycles, improve interoperability across platforms, and unlock faster, more collaborative innovation for  the software-defined vehicle.” – Dr. Lars Völker, Technical Fellow, Head of Media Relations of Technica Engineering. 

The Open SOME/IP Specification will be available at https://some-ip.com

About Technica Engineering 

Technica Engineering is accelerating the innovation process in the automotive ecosystem with a  holistic technology support: Covering the electric and electronic vehicle architecture from design to  validation. Technica Engineering specializes in production-ready system prototyping that covers  aspects of system architecture, communication, prototyping and integration. This is complemented  by leading products for automotive ethernet and validation. Technica Engineering is headquartered  in Munich and has locations in Spain, Tunisia, and the USA, with a team of 600+ engineers. 

About KPIT Technologies: 

KPIT Technologies is a global partner to the automotive and mobility ecosystem for making software defined vehicles a reality. It is a leading independent software development and integration partner  helping mobility leapfrog towards a clean, smart, and safe future. With around 13000  Automobelievers across the globe specializing in embedded software, AI, and digital solutions, KPIT  accelerates its clients’ implementation of next-generation technologies for the future mobility  roadmap. With engineering centers in Europe, the USA, Japan, China, Thailand, and India, KPIT works  with leaders in automotive and mobility and is present where the ecosystem is transforming. 

For more details visit https://www.kpit.com

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