Customer:Tier-1 Rugged Device OEM
Scope
Android M NPI platform (MSM8956) for lead and multiple derivatives for NA and other operator markets
Solution
- BSP and Modem Bringup
- Qualcomm Reference board validation and benchmarking
- HW revisions bringup support
- Lead and derivative BSP bringup with kernel, peripherals, sensors on Android M
- Modem bring up, stabilization and certification for retail and NA variants
- Middleware Bringup – Ethernet, DHCP, NFC, Multimedia (Camera/Audio/Video)
- Integration of OEM Specific customizations, including Scanner and Camera
- Google GMS pre-certification testing and defect fixing
- System, Stability, Power, Performance, memory testing with automation
- Regulatory and Operator Certification pre-cert and Certification support, including PTN, SFN, PTCRB, GCF and lab conformance testing
- Own and drive all stakeholder relationship with Qualcomm and 3rd party vendors, including certification test houses
Impact
- Enabled the customer with the first mover advantage by compressing NPI launch cycle by 30%
- 20% reduction of TTM of derivative SKUs through platform centric approach
- 25% cost reduction through platform centric approach and test automation
