Novi Sad, Serbia \u2013 November 4, 2025<\/strong> \u2013 RT-RK, a leading embedded software development house specializing in system software, today announced that it has become a Contributing Member of the Eclipse Foundation,<\/strong> and subsequently a member of the Eclipse Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) Working Group<\/strong> \u2014 an open-source initiative advancing the software-defined vehicle through collaboration across the automotive and technology ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Eclipse SDV provides an open technology platform for the software-defined vehicle of the future, fostering innovation through a vibrant community of OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, and technology companies. The initiative creates a neutral home for projects that define the open SDV \u201cstack\u201d \u2014 from software components and APIs to cloud-based vehicle services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As part of Eclipse SDV, RT-RK brings decades of experience in building complex software systems that bridge multiple domains<\/strong>. The company\u2019s track record includes deep expertise in infotainment and Android-based platforms<\/a>, operating systems<\/a>, and embedded frameworks<\/a>, as well as proven capabilities in integrating automotive systems with high-level consumer interfaces<\/strong>. RT-RK\u2019s engineers have developed methods to abstract the complexities of vehicle software architectures<\/a> into familiar Android data models and APIs, fostering innovation while preserving real-time performance and functional safety. The company also applies advanced automation throughout software development processes<\/strong>, improving quality, consistency, and productivity while reducing human error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cJoining Eclipse SDV is a natural step for RT-RK,\u201d<\/em> said Nikola Tesli\u0107, CEO at RT-RK<\/strong>. \u201cIt allows us to bring our cross-domain experience into an open, collaborative environment. Our contribution will enable seamless integration of Eclipse SDV assets into customer projects, support cross-domain software development, and extend CI\/CD pipelines to fully leverage open-source SDV components.\u201d<\/em> The official German-language version of this announcement was distributed via dpa \/ newsaktuell (Presseportal) to technology and automotive media across Germany.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are thrilled to welcome RT-RK to the Eclipse Foundation Software Defined Vehicle Working Group,\u201d <\/em>said Mike Milinkovich, executive director of the Eclipse Foundation.<\/strong> \u201cThe company\u2019s track record of success in Android and embedded technologies related to mobility, as well as its strong commitment to open collaboration, will be a tremendous addition to our growing SDV community. We look forward to working together to advance the open technologies that are shaping the future of mobility.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nRead the full press release in German<\/h3>\n\n\n\n