C3 AI and McKinsey: A Powerful Alliance for AI-Driven Business Transformations

Harrison BrooksWednesday, Jan 22, 2025 9:50 am ET
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In a strategic move to accelerate enterprise-scale AI transformations, C3 AI, a leading Enterprise AI software company, has announced a strategic alliance with McKinsey & Company, a preeminent global management consulting firm. This collaboration aims to help clients across industries and geographies unlock significant operational gains and create new growth opportunities by leveraging the power of AI.

The alliance combines the deep technical expertise of McKinsey's AI practice, QuantumBlack, and its track record of deploying and scaling AI solutions across industries with C3 AI's cutting-edge Enterprise AI software applications. Together, they will set a new standard for innovation that delivers results at enterprise scale.

Bob Sternfels, McKinsey & Company Managing Partner, commented, "The future of every industry will be shaped by AI. This alliance ensures our clients are not just participants, but leaders in that future. Together with C3 AI, we’re enabling companies to reimagine their operations, unlock new value, and outpace the competition. This is how we help our clients rewire themselves."

Thomas M. Siebel, Chairman and CEO of C3 AI, added, "In close collaboration with McKinsey & Company and its AI arm, QuantumBlack, and C3 AI, customers are assured of success in their Enterprise AI deployments. Organizations that choose to partner with us can have confidence in ROI with a focus on managing risk. This is how you win with AI."

Initially, the alliance will focus on turn-key solutions in the manufacturing, energy, and financial services sectors. These solutions include:

* Manufacturing: Accelerating throughput and increasing uptime, enhancing product yield and quality, improving operator effectiveness, and optimizing supply chains.
* Energy: Boosting production, improving safety, and enhancing productivity.
* Financial Services: Detecting fraud, managing risks, and personalizing customer experiences.

The joint offering will provide clients with unmatched speed to value, transformative scale and impact, and reduced risk and accelerated adoption. By leveraging the combined expertise of C3 AI and McKinsey, clients will be able to navigate the complexities of AI implementations, mitigate risk, and ensure success.



In conclusion, the strategic alliance between C3 AI and McKinsey & Company is poised to revolutionize the way businesses approach AI-driven transformations. By combining their respective strengths, they aim to help clients unlock the full potential of AI, enabling them to reimagine their operations, unlock new value, and outpace the competition. As AI continues to shape the future of industries, this powerful alliance is well-positioned to lead the way in driving transformative value for clients across the globe.