In effect, in today’s age of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data, Rolls-Royce is using advanced analytics, industrial Artificial Intelligence and machine-learning techniques to develop data applications that will unlock design, manufacturing and operational efficiencies within Rolls-Royce, and create new service propositions for customers. This idea was based on the fundamental premise that there is huge untapped potential for the company’s customers to achieve better, more efficient operations through collaborating with Rolls-Royce in data innovation projects. To that extent, it is an intensive customer service delivered through an incredible idea.
Through R2 Data Labs, customers can tap into a new community of exciting data innovation that combines deep industry, design, engineering and manufacturing domain knowledge with a global pool of Rolls-Royce data expertise. R2 Data Labs works with best-in-class partners to provide IT infrastructure and to power its analytics ecosystem. This approach ensures Rolls-Royce can take advantage of the best open source technologies available and quickly respond, or co-create, to meet the fast-changing innovation needs of our customers.
At the heart of R2 Data Labs are Data Innovation Cells: mixed discipline teams of data experts who work in collaboration with teams from across Rolls-Royce’s operations. These cells apply cutting edge DevOps principles to rapidly explore data, unlock and test new ideas, and turn those ideas into innovation and services. These Data Innovation Cells will accelerate new ideas to fuel an already exciting portfolio of predictive, data-based services in areas such as asset availability, efficiency and maintenance or safety and compliance. In short, this is a collaborative approach that makes what it does exponentially more powerful.
It will also tap into the entire stakeholder group of the Rolls-Royce ecosystem: OEM partners, niche start-ups, academics, and a broad range of other trusted third parties.