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Air and Fathom5 Collaborate to Transform Naval Fleet Readiness

In a groundbreaking partnership, Air and Fathom5, two leaders in technology and enterprise readiness, have come together to revolutionize the U.S. Navy's maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities. Their collaboration aims to replace outdated logistics systems with modern, integrated, data-driven software solutions that will significantly improve fleet readiness.

Fathom5 recently gained recognition as a winner in the Defense Innovation Unit's NextMRO Prize Challenge Phase III. This initiative is focused on addressing and modernizing the Navy’s antiquated logistics frameworks. The company's innovative approach allows real-world data from the Navy to be transformed into practical, user-friendly applications that can be accessed by sailors at the tactical level.

To effectively scale this solution throughout the Navy, Air and Fathom5 are leveraging Fathom5’s advanced Condition-Based Maintenance AI and Air’s tailored Enterprise Readiness platform. Air's platform has been meticulously designed to bridge the critical 'Readiness Gap'—the disconnect between frontline needs and what the Navy can currently deliver. It integrates predictive analytics, supply chain insights, and repair cycle forecasting, enabling smoother operations across all maintenance levels.

This partnership aims to tackle some of the Navy's most pressing sustainment vulnerabilities, achieving several goals:

• - Elimination of Data Silos: By providing a single, trusted source of information, they aim to enhance operational efficiency.
• - Natural Language Queries: Sailors can interact with technical manuals, assess parts availability, and forecast potential issues using natural language, greatly improving response times.
• - Offline Work Orders: Sailors deployed in challenging environments will have the ability to manage work orders even when connectivity is limited.

Proven Defense Efficiency

Air has an impressive track record within the Department of Defense, demonstrating substantial efficiencies through their innovative platforms. In recent operations, their solutions achieved a remarkable 99.6% reduction in the time required for part identification. This efficiency means replacement parts can be identified in minutes, rather than days, thus significantly minimizing downtime and maintaining equipment readiness close to 90% across multiple levels of operations.

Tara Murphy Dougherty, CEO of Air, emphasized the importance of this collaboration, stating, "This partnership will be pivotal as we work to close the Readiness Gap. Together, we are perfectly positioned to modernize Naval logistics, dramatically reduce turnaround times, and enhance asset availability while streamlining digital workflows for maximum operational demand."

Zac Staples, Founder and CEO of Fathom5, added, "The future of naval readiness hinges on delivering Sailors the most relevant information right when they need it, no matter where the mission takes them. By merging Fathom5's AI capabilities with Air's Enterprise Readiness platform, we are transitioning maintenance from reactive to proactive, turning data into a strategic advantage. Our united efforts are set to foster a more resilient fleet capable of sustained operations in challenging environments, ensuring more ships are mission-ready."

About Fathom5

Based in Austin, Texas, Fathom5 specializes in developing secure digital infrastructures and high-performance actuator technologies. The company has reached several milestones, including deploying AI systems aboard U.S. Navy warships and securing patents in actuator technology and cybersecurity. Their flagship Nsyte platform is designed to provide robust edge infrastructure for maintenance applications, facilitating advanced analytics and actionable insights precisely when and where needed. To learn more, visit Fathom5.

About Air

Formerly known as Govini, Air has pioneered Enterprise Readiness, a category of AI-native systems focused on closing the Readiness Gap within national security operations. Their platform synchronizes development, production, delivery, and sustainment, fostering efficiency and revealing actual capacities and constraints crucial to operational success. More information can be found at Air.