Accenture and Google Cloud Partner with Volvo Cars to Transform Automotive Software Development
GOTHENBURG, Sweden and SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Sept. 22, 2026
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Google Cloud have announced that Volvo Cars is now the lead industry partner for Horizon, an open-source software development platform designed to enhance the efficiency of building, testing, and deploying software for the Android Automotive Operating System (AAOS).
About Horizon
Horizon integrates cloud-native development tools, virtual testing environments, and AI-assisted workflows into a single platform, enabling automotive manufacturers to develop and deliver high-quality software more rapidly. By migrating its global AAOS software development to Horizon, Volvo Cars aims to enhance engineering productivity and innovation.
Gregor Zetsche, Head of Connected Experience at Volvo Cars, stated, “We’re building some of the most complex products in the world, which requires a development environment built to match. As Horizon’s lead industry partner, we can directly solve our toughest engineering challenges and empower our teams to deliver new experiences faster than ever.”
Key Benefits of the Horizon Platform
- Accelerated Software Testing: Up to 9x faster testing using Cuttlefish-based Android Automotive environments enables large-scale evaluations with AI assistance.
- Cost Reduction: Infotainment feature development costs can be reduced by up to 40%.
- Efficient Build Processes: Optimized pipelines and intelligent caching allow engineers to receive feedback in minutes, rather than hours.
- Remote Access: Developers can build and validate software from anywhere, diminishing the need for physical test equipment.
- Quick Onboarding: New developers can set up their environments in seconds, rather than waiting weeks for specialized hardware.
Juergen Reers, Global Automotive & Mobility Lead at Accenture, emphasized, “Horizon enables a faster, more flexible and efficient way to deliver software-defined vehicle features.”
Henry Bzeih, Global Director of the Automotive Industry at Google Cloud, added, “Horizon on Google Cloud gives Volvo Cars the ability to move faster while releasing high-quality software and features.”
Looking Forward
Accenture and Google Cloud, alongside Volvo Cars, are collaborating with other automotive and industrial organizations to extend Horizon’s reach into additional markets, ensuring the platform’s generative AI capabilities continually evolve to meet industry needs.
About Accenture
Accenture helps leading enterprises reinvent their businesses by building their digital core and leveraging AI to generate value. With a focus on AI-integrated solutions and a commitment to client satisfaction, Accenture serves approximately 9,000 clients worldwide.
About Google Cloud
Google Cloud provides an optimized AI stack with infrastructure and tools, empowering organizations to transform their businesses.
For more information, please contact:
- Vanessa Olk, Accenture: +49 152 5250 8322, vanessa.olk@accenture.com
- Jens Derksen, Accenture: +49 175 5761 1393, jens.derksen@accenture.com
- Google Press: press@google.com
SOURCE: Google Cloud
