Autotalks, an auto-safety chipmaker, is being acquired by Qualcomm

Nakul Duggal, Senior VP of Automotive for Qualcomm Technologies, stated that a “standalone V2X safety architecture will be needed for enhanced road user safety, as well as smart transportation systems.” Duggal also said that Qualcomm and Autotalks’ collaboration will deliver global V2X solutions that will accelerate time-to-market and mass-market adoption of this vital safety technology.