Dekra gets CCC Digital Key Certification

STUTTGART, Germany: Dekra has become one of the first global authorized laboratories for CCC Digital Key Certification by the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) to provide testing and validation services and offer robust support to global automotive manufacturers and component suppliers to launch compliant products in the digital key domain.

Dekra has been granted this authorization for its laboratories located in Guangzhou and Suzhou (Mainland China), Taiwan, and Málaga (Spain).

As a CCC Digital Key Authorized Lab, Dekra embraces the broadest scope and the highest number of recognized labs worldwide.

Digital Key enables vehicle owners to remotely access their vehicles using mobile devices such as smartphones and smartwatches, including functions like seamless entry, convenient start-up, automatic locking upon departure, remote control of windows and air conditioning, and other remote control and information interaction features.

The Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) is dedicated to advancing technologies for smartphone-to-car connectivity solutions.

CCC Digital Key is a standardized ecosystem that enables mobile devices on any operating system to securely store, authenticate and share Digital Keys for smart vehicles.

It also allows companies the brand ownership they crave, as well as the security, privacy, and interoperability that users need.

Recently, the CCC announced the CCC Digital Key Certification is now available for NFC implementation to its industry-leading vehicle and device members.

NFC technology facilitates non-contact communication between smartphones and vehicles, and in the 3.0 standard, a combination of UWB and BLE technologies further enhance features such as hands-free operation, position, and keyless entry to improve user experience.

"Dekra is closely engaged in the evolution and application of Digital Key technology. As one of the first CCC Digital Key authorized laboratories worldwide, we are committed to benefiting manufacturers and end users through the standardization of CCC Digital Key Certification, which ensures consistent and seamless experience across products from different suppliers, facilitating smooth interoperability among relevant parties, and enhancing credibility and trust among consumers, partners, and stakeholders", said Juan Carlos Mora, Vice President of the Business Line Connectivity Testing at Dekra.