U.S. Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office Named Finalist for Constellation Research 2021 SuperNova Award

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C3 AI announced that the U.S. Air Force's Rapid Sustainment Office (RSO) is a finalist in the 11th Constellation SuperNova Awards for its innovative data usage solution aimed at improving decision-making. The RSO implemented the C3 AI Suite® to enhance maintenance processes through predictive analytics. This AI-driven tool has reportedly led to a 40% reduction in unscheduled maintenance for critical aircraft systems. The awards ceremony will occur on October 27 in Half Moon Bay, Calif.

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• U.S. Air Force RSO recognized as a finalist for Constellation SuperNova Awards.
• C3 AI Suite® deployed to improve operational readiness and reduce costs.
• AI-based application predicted 40% reduction in unscheduled maintenance for USAF aircraft.

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Supported by the C3 AI Suite®, the RSO is recognized for the Data to Decisions Category

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- C3 AI, the Enterprise AI application software company, today announced that the Rapid Sustainment Office (RSO) of the U.S. Air Force (USAF) has been named a finalist in the 11th annual Constellation SuperNova Awards for its data usage solution to drive business decisions. The award recognizes individuals and teams who are prioritizing disruptive technology and transforming their organizations with digital initiatives. The RSO was recognized for the Data to Decisions category.

The RSO has deployed the C3 AI Suite® and C3 AI Readiness to launch an AI-based Condition Based Maintenance Plus (CBM+) application referred to as Predictive Analytics and Decision Assistant (PANDA) to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of USAF maintenance processes. Using this solution, applications inform the maintainers of the forecasted remaining life of a part, allowing for proactive removal of high-risk components before failure, reducing the impact of unscheduled maintenance events resulting from a failure and increasing aircraft availability.

By accurately forecasting aircraft safety and proactively removing high-risk components before failure, the USAF will enhance capability rates and increase confidence in the quality of circulated parts. According to the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), the machine learning and AI-enabled maintenance solutions powered by C3 AI have generated a 40% reduction in unscheduled maintenance for high priority USAF aircraft subsystems.

“We’re honored that the USAF RSO is being recognized as a finalist for this prestigious honor,” said Ed Abbo‚ president and CTO of C3 AI. “We’re proud of what they have achieved through the deployment of the C3 AI Suite®, substantially improving operational readiness of the fleet while also reducing costs.”

The 2021 SuperNova Award judges, comprised of technology thought leaders and journalists, selected finalists who demonstrated success in implementing cutting-edge business models and emerging technologies for their organizations. Finalists achieved remarkable results, including competitive advantage, cost savings and quantifiable improvements in agility.

“The level of business model sophistication and deft use of disruptive technology set apart the 2021 finalists in this year’s Supernova Awards,” said R “Ray” Wang, chairman and founder of Constellation Research. “This year’s individuals, teams, and organizations have shown how to work in the most extreme conditions of remote work, physical work, and hybrid work. As we move towards data driven digital networks and new data value chains, the finalists have shown what’s required to take their businesses to the next level.”

Online public voting is open until September 3, 2021. Winners will be announced at the SuperNova Awards Gala on October 27 in Half Moon Bay, Calif., during Constellation’s Connected Enterprise.

For more information, visit https://www.constellationr.com/events/supernova/2021

About C3.ai, Inc.

C3.ai, Inc. (NYSE:AI) is the Enterprise AI application software company that accelerates digital transformation for organizations globally. C3 AI delivers a family of fully integrated products: C3 AI^® Suite, an end-to-end platform for developing, deploying, and operating large-scale AI applications; C3 AI Applications, a portfolio of industry-specific SaaS AI applications; C3 AI CRM, a suite of industry-specific CRM applications designed for AI and machine learning; and C3 AI Ex Machina, a no-code AI solution to apply data science to everyday business problems. The core of the C3 AI offering is an open, model-driven AI architecture that dramatically simplifies data science and application development. Learn more at: www.c3.ai.

About the Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office

Established by the Secretary of the Air Force in 2018, the RSO increases mission readiness by rapidly identifying, applying, and scaling technology essential to the operation and sustainment of the United States Air Force. http://www.afrso.com/

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FAQ

What is the significance of C3 AI in the U.S. Air Force RSO's operations?

C3 AI provides the AI Suite® which helps the RSO improve maintenance processes, significantly enhancing operational readiness.

What awards has the U.S. Air Force RSO been nominated for?

The U.S. Air Force RSO is a finalist for the 11th annual Constellation SuperNova Awards.

When will the winners of the SuperNova Awards be announced?

Winners will be announced on October 27, 2021, in Half Moon Bay, California.

What impact has C3 AI's technology had on U.S. Air Force operations?

C3 AI's technology has led to a reported 40% reduction in unscheduled maintenance for high-priority USAF aircraft subsystems.

How does the C3 AI Suite® benefit the U.S. Air Force?

The C3 AI Suite® enhances efficiency by predicting component failures, allowing for proactive maintenance and increased aircraft availability.