In this episode, host Karen Piurkowski welcomes Marcin Biedron, OTA Product Manager at HARMAN. With more than 15 years of experience in software engineering and management, Marcin is part of the product management team behind the industry-leading HARMAN OTA solution, a convenient and secure way to update vehicle software. Marcin explains the new WP.29 regulation stemming from the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and how the regulation is changing the way automakers work.   Key Takeaways: [1:25] Marcin explains what WP.29 is [3:06] Why the WP.29 regulation was created [4:40] The geographies impacted by WP.29 [5:05] How the regulation is affecting automakers [6:10] Consequences of noncompliance [6:57] How automakers can ensure compliance [7:37] Timing for when WP.29 goes into effect [8:23] How WP.29 impacts drivers [9:27] Products and services HARMAN offer to support WP.29 [10:45] How WP.29 is going to change the automotive industry in the future   Sponsors Brought to you by HARMAN   Mentioned in this episode: HARMAN OTA   Tweetables: “WP.29 allows the market to introduce innovative vehicle technologies, while continuously improving global vehicle safety.” -Marcin Biedron, HARMAN. #HARMANConnectsMe #EPM #podcast #automotive #regulations WP.29 will be applied in over 50 countries, affecting major automotive manufacturing hubs and markets such as the US, Germany, Japan, France, UK, Italy, and more. Hear more about this new regulation on the EPM podcast. #HARMANConnectsMe #EPM #podcast #automotive #manufacturing Automakers must gain a deep understanding of the gaps between current and new regulatory requirements for risk identification and management processes. Hear more in the new episode of Experiences Per Mile. #HARMANConnectsMe #EPM #podcast #automotive #manufacturing #regulations