Samsung is set to acquire connected technologies firm Samsung International Industries , in an $ 8bn deal that could level the playing field between the South Korean firm and US rivals Apple and Google . so this deal will give it the kind of reach that could allow it to compete more evenly with its rivals in the car. As well as tapping into the lucrative auto electronics market , Samsung 's entire " portfolio of consumer and professional products and services " is set to benefit from Harman 's extensive connected technology , communication , and navigation systems , which are currently installed in around 30 m vehicles worldwide .
Samsung is set to acquire connected technologies firm Samsung International Industries , in an $ 8bn deal that could level the playing field between the South Korean firm and US rivals Apple and Google . As well as tapping into the lucrative auto electronics market , Samsung 's entire " portfolio of consumer and professional products and services " is set to benefit from Harman 's extensive connected technology , communication , and navigation systems , which are currently installed in around 30 m vehicles worldwide .